1、Designation: C1313/C1313M 12C1313/C1313M 13Standard Specification forSheet Radiant Barriers for Building ConstructionApplications1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1313/C1313M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the case
2、of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the general physical property requirements of radiant barrier mater
3、ials for use in buildingconstruction. The scope is specifically limited to requirements for radiant barrier sheet materials that consist of at least one surfacehaving a far-infrared emittance of 0.1 or less, such as metallic foils or metallic deposits mounted or unmounted on substrates.1.2 The value
4、s stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from thetwo systems may result in non-conformance with the standa
5、rd.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods (Section 10) described in this specification.Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriat
6、e safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal InsulationC390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation LotsC1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Re
7、sistance of Insulation Materials and FacingsC1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable EmissometersC1743 Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) in Residential Building ConstructionC1744 Practice for Installation and
8、Use of Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) in Commercial/Industrial Building ConstructionD2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-Extension TensileTesting Machine)D3310 Test Method for Determining Corrosivity of Adhesive MaterialsE84 Test Met
9、hod for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building MaterialsE96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of MaterialsE2599 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch CeilingMaterials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Bu
10、rning Characteristics2.2 Other Standards:TAPPI Test Method T 512 sp-02: Creasing of Flexible Packaging Material Paper Specimens for Testing33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology C168.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3
11、.2.1 radiant barriera low emittance (0.1 or less) surface used in the construction of a radiant barrier system.3.2.2 radiant barrier system (RBS)a building construction consisting of a radiant barrier bounded by an open air space.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 o
12、n Thermal Insulation and is under the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21 on ReflectiveInsulation.Current edition approved March 1, 2012March 1, 2013. Published March 2012March 2013. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20112012 asC1313/C1313M11.12. DOI: 10.1520/C1
13、313_C1313-12.10.1520/C1313_C1313-13.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available from Technica
14、l Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http:/www.tappi.org.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becausei
15、t may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr
16、Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.2.3 non-structural radiant barriera radiant barrier material design that during manufacture is not bonded to a structuralbuilding material.3.2.4 structural radiant barriera radiant barrier material design that during manufa
17、cture is bonded (leaving no air spacebetween the radiant barrier and the bonding substrate) to a structural building material such as plywood or oriented strand board(OSB).4. Ordering Information4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance procedures, Practice C390 is an option when agreed to
18、by purchaser andmanufacturer.4.2 Specify the width and total area to be installed.4.3 Specify any special markings.5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 Sheet radiant barrier materials shall consist of low emittance surface(s) that are in combination with any substrates andadhesives required to meet the s
19、pecified physical material properties.6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance6.1 Sheet radiant barriers shall be manufactured, packaged and shipped in such a manner that, when received by the customer,they are suitable for installation in accordance with either Practice C1743 or C1744.7. Physical Req
20、uirements7.1 The lowemittance materials shall conform to the physical properties as specified in Table 1 and local building codes.7.2 The following physical characteristics of sheet radiant barriers are important:7.2.1 Surface EmittanceRadiant barriers derive effectiveness from a low-emittance surfa
21、ce. The surface emittance of sheetradiant barriers shall be determined in accordance with Test Method C1371.7.2.2 Water Vapor TransmissionSheet radiant barriers are manufactured as vapor retarders or vapor transmitting materials. Aradiant barrier that is to serve as a vapor retarder shall not have a
22、 permeance greater than one perm, as determined in accordancewith Test Methods E96/E96M (Procedure ADesiccant Method).7.2.2.1 A vapor transmitting radiant barrier shall have a permeance greater than five perms as determined with Test MethodsE96/E96M (Procedure ADesiccant Method).7.2.3 Surface Burnin
23、g CharacteristicsDetermine in accordance with 10.3.7.2.4 Corrosivity Sheet radiant barriers shall be tested for corrosion resistance in accordance with Test Method D3310.Evidence of significant corrosion shall be cause for rejection. A corrosion test that results in less than 2 % affected surface is
24、satisfactory.7.2.5 Tear Resistance Sheet radiant barriers shall be tested for tear resistance using Test Method D2261. The tear resistanceshall be included in the manufacturers technical data.7.2.6 Adhesive Performance:TABLE 1 Physical Properties of Low Emittance MaterialsFoils or DepositsPurityat l
25、east 99 % aluminum(where applicable)Emittance0.1 or lessCorrosivityTest Method D3310 result 2.0 %Bleeding or delamination2.0 %Pliabilityno cracking or delaminationMold and mildewgrowth or delamination outside inoculation area is causefor rejectionTABLE 1 Physical Properties of Low Emittance Material
26、sFoils or DepositsPurityat least 99 % aluminum(where applicable)Emittance0.1 or lessCorrosivityTest Method D3310 result 2.0 %Bleeding or delamination2.0 %Pliabilityno cracking or delaminationMold and mildewgrowth or delamination outside inoculation area is causefor rejectionAManufacturers tolerances
27、.C1313/C1313M 1327.2.6.1 BleedingAdhesives, when used in bonding, shall show no sign of bleeding when tested in accordance with the testprocedure in 10.1. Bleeding at cut edges shall be disregarded. The total of bleeding or delamination, covering more than 2 % ofthe sample area, shall be cause for r
28、ejection.7.2.6.2 PliabilitySpecimens tested in accordance with the test procedure in 10.2 shall not show cracking or delamination. Thistest does not apply to materials that are not flexible and not intended to be bent or flexed.7.2.7 Mold and Mildew Fungal resistance of sheet radiant barriers shall
29、be tested in accordance with Test Method C1338. Thesamples are then examined visually under 5 magnification for the extent of mold growth and for indications of deterioration.Evidence of mold growth beyond the inoculation area shall be cause for rejection.8. Significance and Use8.1 This specificatio
30、n recognizes that the effectiveness of a sheet radiant barrier is dependent on proper installation. PracticesC1743 and C1744 address use and installation of radiant barriers.8.2 This specification identifies the material properties that are important for sheet radiant barrier products. When appropri
31、ate,values for the properties have been stated.8.3 When specific material properties are required for a particular application the user shall consult the manufacturer.8.4 Radiant barriers shall be free of dust or other contaminants to remain effective.9. Sampling9.1 Sampling shall be performed in ac
32、cordance with Practice C390.10. Test Methods for Adhesive Performance10.1 Bleeding and Delamination:10.1.1 ScopeThis test method covers the determination of bleeding and delamination of sheet radiant barriers.10.1.2 Significance and UseIt is necessary that sheet radiant barriers not show adhesive bl
33、eeding or delamination. Theseconditions contribute to a loss of structural integrity, a change in water vapor permeability, or an increase in surface emittance.10.1.3 SamplingA minimum of three specimens of the radiant barrier material with dimensions of approximately 7.6 by 15.2cm 3 by 6 in. will b
34、e tested. The test specimens shall be cut from separate locations on the roll or panel of the radiant barriermaterial.10.1.4 ProcedureSuspend specimens vertically in an oven and heat to a temperature of 82 6 3C 180 6 5F for 5 h.10.1.4.1 Determine under 5 magnification the following: has the adhesive
35、 bled or extruded through the surface or has anyseparation of foil from the substrate (delamination) occurred. Estimate the percentage of the area that has delaminated.10.1.5 Precision and BiasPrecision and bias have not been determined for this qualitative test.10.2 Pliability:10.2.1 ScopeThis test
36、 method covers the determination of cracking or delamination of the radiant barrier due to folding orbending. Any radiant barrier product that is not subject to bending during installation shall be exempt from the requirements in10.2.10.2.2 Significance and UseIt is necessary that sheet radiant barr
37、iers not crack or delaminate as a result of normal installationsince these conditions contribute to loss of structural integrity, change in water vapor transmission, or increase in surface emittance.10.2.3 SamplingA minimum of three specimens of the radiant barrier materials shall be subjected to tw
38、o tests. One specimenshall include a factory-produced edge.10.2.4 ProcedureThe specimens shall be conditioned at a temperature of 21 6 1C 706 2F and 50 % (65 %) relativehumidity for the first test and 0 6 1C 32 6 2F and 50 % (65 %) relative humidity for the second test for a period of no lessthan 24
39、 h immediately prior to testing.10.2.4.1 The radiant barrier specimens that have been conditioned shall be folded in accordance with TAPPI Test Method T 512and the folded edge smoothed using light finger pressure. The radiant barrier materials shall not crack or delaminate when foldedto 180 degrees
40、of bend.10.2.5 Precision and BiasPrecision and bias have not been determined for this qualitative test.10.3 Surface Burning CharacteristicsDetermine in accordance with Test Method E84. Non-structural radiant barrier shall bemounted according to Practice E2599.11. Inspection11.1 Inspection of the mat
41、erial shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier. Practice C390 may be usedis an optionas part of the purchase contract.12. Rejection and Rehearing12.1 Requirements Determined by Visual InspectionThe product shall be inspected visually for mechanical damage asfollows:C1313/C1313M 13312.
42、1.1 Punctures and tears not to exceed one puncture per 500 ft2 unless the puncture is intended to be characteristic of thefinished product.12.1.2 Damage (for example, bleeding adhesive, corrosion) to surface coatings shall not exceed 2 % of the surface area.12.2 When inspection of a specimen shows f
43、ailure to conform to the requirements of this specification, a second specimen fromthe same lot shall be tested and the results of this retest averaged with the results of the first test.12.3 When the average described in 12.2 fails to conform to the requirements of this specification then the mater
44、ial fails.Rejection shall be reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of dissatisfaction with the results ofthe tests, the manufacturer or supplier has a right to make a claim for rehearing.12.4 In case of rejection, the manufacturer or supplier shall have the right
45、to reinspect the rejected shipment or resubmit the lotafter removal of that portion of the shipment not conforming to the specified requirements.13. Packaging and Package Marking13.1 All sheet radiant barrier products shall be packaged in a manner which will protect the material from physical damage
46、during storage and transportation.13.2 Package Marking:13.2.1 All packages shall be either imprinted with the manufacturers name or trademark to identify product origin or containa fact sheet containing this information.13.2.2 All packages shall be marked with a lot number.13.2.3 All packages shall
47、be marked with the width and length of the material and the total expected coverage area wheninstalled in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer.13.3 Radiant Barrier Markings:13.3.1 The radiant barrier material shall be imprinted with the manufacturers or distributors name or
48、trademark.13.3.2 The radiant barrier material shall be imprinted with the measured flame spread rate, as determined in accordance withTest Method E84, at a minimum of every 2.4 m 8 ft of its length or once on each panel for lengths less than 2.4 m 8 ft.13.3.3 The radiant barrier material shall be im
49、printed with the measured surface emittance of the operative surface, asdetermined using Test Method C1371, at a minimum of every 2.4 m 8 ft of its length or once on each panel for lengths less than2.4 m 8 ft.13.3.4 Radiant barrier material manufactured to allow water vapor transmission shall be imprinted with the measured watervapor transmission rate (in perms), as determined in accordance with Test Methods E96/E96M (ProcedureADesiccant Method),at a minimum of every 2.4 m 8 ft of its length or once on each
