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HomeMy WebLinkAbout MiscellaneousOriginally Isstaed: 01/31/2014 Revised 03//412017 E'VALUATION SUBjEW`P; Natural --Berm 0 0.50 PCF, 10 IRW PCF. and 2.0113E PCF Spray-Apptlied Polyurethane Foam Plastic Insulation REPORT HOLVE : Natural Polymers, LLC 4N 325 Powis Road West Chicago, IL 601$5 www.naatuWipolyniersile.com CS1 Divisions 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION CSI Sections 072100 Thm,maal Insulation 1.0 SCOPE Or EVALUA`i'ION 1.1 Compliance to the following codes & regulations, 4 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building Coded (IBC) • 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 Intemational Residential Code' (IRC) • 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Energy Conservation Codex' (IECC) 1,2 Evaluated in accordance with, a ICC-FS AC377, approved April 2016 1,3 Properties assessed; Physical Properties Q Thermal Resistance (11-Values) Surface Burning Characteristics e Air Permeability Q Vapor Pernrcance (2.0 W PCF-only) S Attic and crawl space installations 2,0 PRODUCT USE Naturavriiermo 0,50 PCF, 2.01BW PCI' and 2,0 IDS PCF spray -applied polyurethalnc foani plastic insulations comply with IBC Section 2603, IRC Section R31 G, 20121KC Sections C303, C402, R303, and R402, 2009 IECC Sections 303 and 402, and 2006 IECC Section 402, When installed in accordance with Section 4,0, Natural-ThannO 0.50 PCF, 2.01BW PCP and 2.0 IDS PCF spray -applied polyta_rethane foarn plastic insulations can be used in wall cavities, floor assemblies or ceiling assemblies, or in attic and crawl spaces as nonstructural thermal insulation material, The spray -applied foam plastic insulations arc used in Type V-B construction under the IBC and in ones anti two-family dwellings under the IRC, Valid Through, 01/31/2018 3,0 PRODUCT 0C, SCRIPTION 3.1 Propertics; Natural -Thera" 0.50 PCF spray -applied foam plastic insulation is an open=cell, spray -applied, polyurethane foam plastic and complies as low -density insulation in accorclunce with Section 3.1.1 and `fable I of AC377. The insulation is a two -component spray foam plastic.: with a nominal ill -place; density of 0,5 PCF (8 kg/nia). N'ettsrn! ;(liet�tnlg° � b:.I1�V4'; ��1��rd�2�Q�Ii�f��t�41��'td� ap► nhcid foam plastic lnsulatfons are closed -cell, spray applied, polyurethane foam plastics and comply as medium -density insulation in accordance with Section 3.1,1 of AC377. Tile insulations are two-coilipollent spray foam plastics with a nominal In -place density of 2,0 PCF (32 l ghn3), The spray -applied insulutions are produced in the field by coinbining a polymeric isocyanate (A component) and a polymeric resin (B component). `file liquid components shall be stored in 55=ba►.Ilon (208 Q drums at temperatures between 50°F and 90dF (10°C and 32bC). When Coniponent A and Component_ B are stored in factory - scaled containers at the recommended ten►peratures, the lnaximulil shelf 11110 is ollc year. �'lrltctr}�€1!► l�it31►c'ti (Tin c Natural=Tierra' 71 5prl,y'.nppli�dl— faatt -plsastie insulations have thermal resistance (it -Values) at a mean temperature of 7501,' (24°C) as shown in `i't►bk l_ of -tills -report, 3' t11 t i�c � 'a:tdet� itsMn., ate �st-lc �" t a I11itXitlitlnl l�knt ss oF5'!t inches (1213 nun) and a nominal density of 0.5 PCF (8 kglnia), the Natural -Thermo 0.50 PCF spray applied foam plastic insulation yields a Marne spread index of 25 or lass and smoke -developed index of 450 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM M. At it niaxinium thickness of 4.0 inches (102 min) acid a nonnina►I density of 2.0 PCF (32 kg/m'), the Natural- Therni12.0IBW PCFand2.0IDS PCF'sprayappliedfoam plastic flisulations yield a flange spread index of25 or less and smoke -developed index of 450 or less when tested in accordance with ASTivI M. 3.4 Air Permeability, When tested in accordance with AsTivi E283 at ai niininium thickness of i inch (25.4 tinill), N{ittn•awrherni, 0,5 PCF spray -applied foam plastic in'se ulations are classified as airnimpennable insulations In accordance with 2015 IBC Section 1203.3, 2015 and 2012 IgC Section itSoM and 2009 and 2006 IRC Section It$0G•4, 3.5 Vapor Pernmances When tested in accordance with the AS`I'M C96 desiccant method (Procedure A), Natural= M4W. Tho product doscnbbd in this Uniform pvaluallon Sefvlcc (UO3) Ropon hoc baen ovaluofed os on pltainalivo nia;erfel, dasfgn at In@thod at cbatruoli®n in ardor to sotloty and comply Win iN Intent brtho pfovlslon of tho codo, as nofod In this rabbit, and for at lost bquivolanco to ihaf proseribod in the coda In quality, strengdl, afleetivanas®, Eta reslsfonca, durability and sofoly, ps oppfiopblo, In occoidonce Fv10t 100 SocIM 104.11, Into doeument shall only bo reproduced in its anfinaty. Copyright 0 2017 by Infemot0not Assoeyatien of Plurabing and 61006111e01 OMolals, M rlghfs rasarvod. ruined in fin Watt( dtelaa. Rn- 1-077-41ORPT - pax: 900,472,4 171 P 1vab: F1:7lY,+lntiwm•es,org • 4755 Cast nhppdolphfa ;hoot, Ontario, California 91761.2016 -• LISA fZ. Page 1 of 6 �5�_ U T►h Originally Issued: 01/31/201E4 Revised: 03/1412017 Therm"2.0 iBW PCF and 2.01133 PCr spray -applied foam plastic insulations have a vapor purmeance of less than 1.0 perms [53 x 10`" k��/(PA_s_n12)], at a nlillimunl thickness of 1,0 inch (25A min) and dualities as Class 11 vapor retarder in accordance with IBC Section 202 and IRS: Section 11202, 3.6 Foam Kote FC _5O-5OA; roam K_ote IT 50-50A is a Water^based iilturnesee'nt Ore retardant coating, manufactured expressly for the thermal protection or polyurethane foam plastic insulation, Foam K.ote FC 50- 50A is manufactured by Maine Control Coatings, LLC and is supplied in 1-gallon (4 L) and 5-gallon (19 L) pails. When ramil Mote FC 50-50A is stored in ractorysc:aled containers at temperatures between 509r and 90e17 (10'C and 32°C), the maximum shelf fife is nine (9) months, 3.7 IBC-3I$ Fireproof Paint; i7C-315 Fireproof Paint is a water based latex inturnescent coating manufactured by International Fireproof Technology, Inc. and is supplied in 5 gtlllon (19L) pails and 55-gallon (208L) drums. When stored in factory -sealed containers at temperatures between 401r (4°C) and 90°F (325C), the coating has a shelf life of 24 months. 4.10 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION 4A Design; Natural-Thermx' sprayapplie;d foam plastic insulations shall comply with requirements in 2015 and 2012 ICCC Sections C402.1 and R1102, and 2009 and 2006 I13CC Section 402, The mantllItUturer's published installation instructions lot• Natural -Therm" spray -applied 1'oanl plastic insulations And this report shall be available and strictly adhered to at all times oil the jobsite during installation. Where cotlllicts occur, the most restrictive "9verns. 4.2 Installation; As referred to in the Natural Polymers, LLC's published installation instructions, file insulation is spray -applied oil the jobsite using it volumetric positive displacement pump. The applied insulation is sprayed hl multiple passes having tl n11W111unl thickness or 6 inches (152 nun) per pass for Natural-Therlll'' 0,50 PCr spray applied foaln plastic insulation or a maxinium thickness or 2 inches (50.3 inns) per {lass far Natural= rherin' 2.0 IBM! PCF kind 2.0 IBS PCr spray -applied roam plastic hlsulntl©I15 up to the lllaxitlllllll hISldali©ll thickness specified in this report, Tile maximum in-service temperature for all areas shall not exceed 130T (32T). The spray -applied roninl plastic insulation shall not be used in electrical outlets or junction boxes or ill contact with rail, water, or soil, The spray -applied foam plastic insulation shall be sprayed unto a substrate ilia is protected and cicall from any debris or vwenther-related conditions during and after application. 4.3 Installation With a Prescriptive Thermal Bara•fer; Natural-TherniO spray -applied roans plastic; insulation shall Valid Through: 01/31/2018 be separated ri•om the interior by an approved thermal barrier of minimum % inch thick (123 nim) gtypstrnl wallboard or an equivalent thermal barrier. The thermal barrier shall comply with, and be installed in accordance with IBC Section 2603.4, 2015, 2012 and 2009 IRC Section R316.4 or2006 IRC Section R314.4, as applicable. Based on testing in accordance with NITA 236 (with the acceptance criteria or 2012 and 2009 113C Section 803,1.2.1 and 2006 iBC Section 503,2.1)5 Natural- Therm,10.5 PCr spray -applied roam plastic insulation at thicklle55es lip 10 3 inches (203 111111) foe' wall cavities and 10 inches (2514 hint) for floor/ceiling, cavities are recognized for use with a thermal harrier complying with and installed in accordance with IBC 0r IRC. For wall cavities and llooi/coiling cavities Ntit ural-Thern1l'2.0 IM PCF and 2,0 IBS PCr spray -applied foam plastic insulation, thicknesses of up to I I''IA inches (286 nun) are 1,ecobnized l'or use with a thermal barrier complying with Un1d installed in accordance: with 113C or IRC, Within an at,ie or crawl space, installation shall be in accordance with Section 4.4 of this report. 41.4 Irtsta.11atiorl for Attics 0r' Crawl Spaces 4.4.1 Instaiintion With n Prescriptive 19111601) Barricrs Where entry is made only for file service of utilities, t�atlual�'fherm„spray-applied roam plastic insulations shall be installed within attics or crawl spaces Willi all ignition barrier in accordance with 113C Section 2603,4.1.6, 2015, 2012 or 2009 1KC Sections R316.5.3 and R316,5A or ?006 iPC Sections 1t3111,53 and R314.5.4, as t:pp1ic:lblb. ` lw, ignition barrier shall be installed in a ill an:;er sut;iI tl.;a the foam plastic insulation is not exposed, :find is consistent with 1110 1'9(IUII -111015 01' the type of constructiolc required by the applicable; code. Natural -its described in this scetion may be inst€filled in ililvented attics and unwrited enclosed rafter spaces in accordar ; with 2015 and 2012 IRC Section R306.5 or 2009 and 2006 I RC Section lk$06.4, as a{iplicablc, ewl.2 Installation Without n Prescriptive Ignition Barl-M. w.•i.?.1 General. In accordance with Sections 14.4.2.2 and 4,4,3 or this report, whoa Natural-'i'h0iyn"uspraytipplied roam plastic insulations are installed in attics or crawl spaces ,,without a prese;riptive ignition barrier, the following conditions apply; a. riltry is only to service utilities in tic; little or cl•awl space and no storage is permitted. b. Attie or crawl space areas cannot be interconnected. o. Air from the attic or cr€tAvl space cannot be circultited to other parts of the; building, d. Attic ventilation is provided as required by 113C, Section 1203.2 or IRC Section R806 except Nvllere air -impermeable insulation is permitted in Page 2 of 6 DES Im Originally Issued: 01/31/2014 Revised: 03114120/7 unvonted attics and shall comply with the following code sections as applicable: For Unvented Attics: 2015 IBC Section 1203.3 2015 and 20 i 1 IRC Section R306.5 p 2009 IRC Section R306.4 For Crawl Spaces; 2015 IBC Section 1203A 2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC Section 1203.3 a 2015, 2012, -2009 and 2006 IRC Section (t403.1 e. f. In accordance with IBC Section 1203.2 or IRC Section R806, attic ventilation is provided, as applicable. In accordance with IMC (International Mechanical Code') Section 701 [2006 INIC Section 701 and 7031, combustion air is provided. 4.4.2.21nstallation for ti:e.':pplic tiou of loam Dote FC 50-50A Intumescent Coating: Natural�Thernn spiayw applied foam plastic insulations may be sprayaupplied in; attics to the underside of roof sheathing or root'rafters, and vertical surfaces; and ilia), be spray -applied in craavl spaces to the underside of floors and vertical surfaces as described in tilis section. When applied to tl,e underside of tie top of the space, the thickness or' the ;natural-Therm"O.50 PCF foam plastic: shall not exceed 12 inches (303 nun), anc when applied to vertical surfaces the thickness shall r:ot exceed 8 inches (203 mot), Wilco applied to the underside elf the top of tine space, the thickness of the Natal, I-Therill:` 2.0 IBW PCF and 2.0 iD'S PC'F t'narn plastic shall no; exceed 11.5 inches (292 Winn), and when applied to vertical surfaces maximum thickness shall ;not exceed 75 inches (191 nim). The Nutural-Thenn .spray -applied foair; plastic insulations sllall be suparatwd from the hitorior of t;ie building by a thermal bareie►• complying with and installed in accordance with IBC or IRC, and from tie attic space with Foatn Kole PC 50-50:+ coating as described in Section 4.4.2.2.4 of this report. Windt installations comply will, this section, the ignition barrier specified in IBC Section 2603.4.1.6 and 2015, 201 and 2009 IRC Section R316,3.4 or 2006 IRC Section C.3164.5,3, as applicable, ilia), be omitted. 4.4.2.2.1 Foam Kole VC 50-IDA Inttanl6s ent Coating Application and Curing: tiatural�`('herni 0.J0 PCP and 2.0113W PCP and 2.0 IBS 111Cli spray -applied foam plastic Insulations shall be coveted with a required minimum thickness of 10^mil (0.25 nlni) wet film [7.5 mils (0.19 nim) dry film] thickness of the Foam Dote FC 50-50A as described in Section M. and applied over the insulation in (accordance with the c;oiting manufacturer's published, installation instructions mW this report. The coating chili be applied in one or two coats by an airless sprayer, brus;, or roller at a rate of either I gal ion per 100 square feet (0.�41 L/ma) in one coat or 1/: gallon per 100 sgllarc feet (0A I Valid T hrQtagh: 01131/2018 L/m2) per coat in two coats, to obtain the required IIIinilnllm IIIi&Ile5s of I0-mil (0.25 mill) wet film [7.5 niIIs (0,19 in nil) dry hiss]. The coating has a minimum filial'=boar curing, time per coat, and shall be applied to surfaces that ure dry, clean, and free of dirt or tiny loose debris that could interfere with adhesion of ilia coating, and wiles ambient and substrate temperatures are within a range of 50OF (I 0`C) to 90611(3215C). 4.:4.2.2.2 Installation for the Applic.atioll of DC-3I5 rireprouf Paint: Ntitural-'rllotynospl•ny-applied fotlm plastic insulatlons may be spray applied in attics to the underside ;,f roof shelltlling, roof rafters and/or vertical aurftices, aiid ill cr-t;u l spaces to the underside of floors and/or vertical surfaces as described in this section, When c.ppiird to the underside of the top of tilt; space, the tilicl;ness of the Natural-The=90.50 PCP foam plastic sh.11l riot exceed 12 iilclles (305 Intlt), a,ld when applied to e!rtit al surfaces the thickness shall not exceed 8 inches applit,d to the underside of the top of the space, the tiickness of the Natural-Tilerml'2.0 IBW PCF : n"I :?,o IBS pC>' foam plastic shall not exceed 11.5 inches and •,•,Mien applied to vertical surfaces maxiltitttll thickness shall not exceed 7.5 inches (191 ism). The .uirr;I�Thcrtn `spiay�al,plied foam insulations shall be ;c;iarated iYom the interior of tine building by a thcrillttl barrier complying with anti installed in accordance with IBC or IRC, t r from the attic space with DC-315 Fireproof Palm as :less: ibtd in Section 4.4.2.2.4 of this report. When ;.;si;:ii;:tion e,ripiies with this section, the ignition barrier specified in tBC Section 2603.4,1.6, 2012 or 2009 IRC or 200E IRC Section 11314.5.3, as applicable, mat be omilted. 4.-t.1.A.3 v,C- l3 F ircproof taint Applicatioll and Cur1110: 0.50 PCF 2.0 113W PCF and 2.0 MIS PCF spray -applied foam plastic insulatioins shall be covered with a required minimum thickness of 21-nail (0.53 nim) ta-ct Him ( 14 mils (0.36 Iran) dry fihnl of ale DC-315 Fireproof Faint as described in Section 3.7, And applied over the insulation in accordance with tilt; coatinp- manufacturet•'s published installation instructions and this report. The coating shall be applied in one coat by ail airless sprayer, brush or roller al it rate of I Gallon (3.33 L) per 73 ,quare feet (6-.8- square meters), to obtain the required minimum thickiess of21<n111(0,53 111111) wet film [14 mils t0.36 nun) dry tilill]. The coating has a nliniinunl 24=hour curing doic, find shall be applied to surfaces that are dry, elcan, and Ilea of dirt or any loose debris that could int6ri'ere witli adhesion of the coating, and when ambient and substrate temperatures are within a range of 50®F (10`C) to 9061' (321,C). ,application Without Intumescent Coating) or Fireproof Paint: Natural-Therm`�0.50 PCF 2.0 113W PCF Gnu 2.0 113S WF spray -applied foam plastic Insulations may be spray -applied without an intumescent coating to the underside of roof sheathing or roof rAOIss and vertical Wage 3 of 6 u TM Originally Issued: 01/31/201.4 Revised: surfaces of attics and in c:•w•vl spaces, When applied to the underside of the top of the space, the thickness of tho Natural-Therm"1 0,50 PCF foam plastic shall not exceed lit inches (254 mm), and when applied to vertical surfaces the thickness shall not exceed 8 inches (205 min). Whbn applied to the underside of the top of the space, the thickness of the Natural-Thl xn."21.0 113W PCr and 2.0 IBS PCT' foam plastic shall not exce-,d 11.25 inches (286 nun). and when applied to vet,.icvt sal races IMOdnit:ni thicluless shall not exceed 11.23 inches (e186 mill). The insulations may be installed in unvenwd attics as described in this section in accordance N i.h 2015 113C Section 1203,3. 2015 or 2012 IRC Section R306.5 or 2009 or 2006 IRC Sectiut, R806.4, as applicable. 5.0 LIMITATIONS The Natural-°Tllerm"sp:a%-.applied funin insulations described in this report comply with those codes listed ir. Section 1.0 of this raporl or are considered suitable alternatives to What is sI}eclfied, 81.1 ject to the folluwing conditions: 53 The insulations shall i;e lnzvtziivd in accordance - . ith t;L: tnanufacturcr's publishei installation insxuC6D;-,s, this evaluation report and the u41;dab- le cude. I t' : ;ere :: y conflicts between the ni r.afat tuner's published installmior, instructions and this report, the more restrictive governs. 5.2 In accordance Nviih 4.3 of this report, insulations shall b: s.p .rat.d n-oni ►hc of die building by a code connp:%ing ine,;-nai o rricr. 5.3 As noted in Sections 3.2, 41.3 and 4A of this report, the insulations shall not exceed the nominal density and thickness. 5.4 During and after i::5ial laid. the Shall be protected from exposure io weather and site conditions. 5.5 The contractors that %%ill be inst.,lling the insulations shall be certified by Natural Polymers, LLC. 5.6 Use of the insulation in areas of -very heavy" termite infestation shall be in aze0rd€taco With 2015 I13C sectyion 2603.8, 2012 IBC Section 2603.9, 2009 or 2006 IBC Section 2603.8, or 20 i 5, 2012 and 2009 IRC Sectior, R318.4, or 20061RC Scc.I:en n320.5, as applicable. 5,7 Evaluations for the insulations for use in Typa V-13 construction under the IBC and dwellings under the IRC have been approved. 5.8 When required by the applicable code, a vapor retarder shall be installed. 5.9 Labeling and Jobsite certification of the insulation and coatings shall comply With the following code sections as 03/14/2017 Valid Through: 01/31/2018 1 applicable; 201 i, 2102 01• 2009 IBC Section 2603.2 2015, 2012 or 2009 IRC Section R316.2 2015 I RC Section N 1101.10,1,1 G012 1 RC Section N 1101.12.1 2009 I RC Section N 1101 A. I 2015 or 2012 ICCC Section C303.1.1.1 or R303.1, L l 2009 1 ECC Section 303,1.1.1. 5.t0 The insulations produced at Natural Polymers, LLC locat; d in West Chicago, Illinois, will be under a quality control pl.,ogmm with inspections by Quality Control Consultants. LLC (AA-727). 6.0 SUBSTANTIATING DATA 6.: C•ata in :;ceordatwe with tale 1CC-CS Acceptance Criteria fo• Sprat,-al;plied T'aanl lalastic Insulation, AC377, dated A;ri 1 2015. �., `Jatarid-T-liermlo.50 PCC spray -applied foam plastic insulation reports of room corner tests in accordance with ;1 tVI'.A 2813, ut...l-T'her102.0 113W PCIF and 2.0 ISS I'CI° spray - ,applied I'otlrll insulation reports of water vapor transmission tests In act;urdErice with ASTN1 l 96. Page 4 of 6 i Originally Issued: 01/31/2014 Revised: 03/14/2017 7.0 IDENTIFICATION The spray foam insulations are identified with the following: a. Manufacturer's name (Natural Polymers, LLC) b, address and telephone number, c. the product trade names (Natural-Thcrin') d, use instructions e. density, flame -spread and smoke -development indices f. date of manufae.ure or batch/run number g, thermal resistance values It, the evaluation report -umber (Cl2-0336) 1. the name or lobo of the inspection agency (Quality Control Coostthants, LLC) Each container of the Foam-, Kote, rC 50-fCJA intumescent coating is labeled with :16 ;nr:nufacturer's name (dame Control Coatings, LL-), the product Heine, and use instructions. Each coni.:ine; 3f the DC415 Fireproof paint is labeled with the manufacturer's ttante (International Fireproof 'rechnoiogY, Inc.), the product name. and use instructions. Q E5 © or Tm IA"'IV O ER 4330 Brian "erber, P.C., S.C. Viet: President. TechnEenl Operitions Uniform evaluation Service Richard beck, -C, CBO, ;i'Icp Vice President, Uni orut I;1'aluatiou Service OP :qua:c CEO, The iAPMO Group For ndditimnll informntion ❑bulll tills CPilluation report please visit i1'WW.IIIIiPIII•nt•C5d1Yl! :;:• :moll at InfejnLltnifnrjn-cl+,nrLt Valid Through: 01/3112018 Page 5 of 6 TM Originally Issued: Revised: 'rabid i Thermal Resistance (R-Values) Valid Through: 01131/2018 Thickness (Inch)— Natural -Therm 0.60 PCF R- Val tie Natural -Therm 10 POF IBW or IBS 11-Value (9f,,ft2@h/8tu) 1 _('f-ft2.fI/Btq)_ 3,7 6.7 2 7.5 10 3.6 13 21 4 15 24 8 19 30 5.5 i2U 33 22 30 26 42 6 7 7.5 28 45 8 30 48 3W 54 9 9.5 3-11 57 37 60 10 11,5 70 12 44 72 For S I: I inch u 26A film, I OF. ft2.hjl3tU 11 a I,'. MIIVV, iR-Values are calculated based on tested X values at 'I -Inch and 4-inch thIckn000es for Natural-Thafm'10.50 PCF. 2R.-Volues arc calculated booed on tested X veluoo at 1-Inch and 4-inch thlohnao= for Natural-ThorrAl 2.0 PCF. Page 6 of 6