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Master Specification
Spray Polyurethane Foam Air Barriers
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information purposes and to assist the specification writer in making appropriate decisions. The ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE always
immediately precedes the text to which it is referring. The section serves as a guideline only and should be edited with deletions and
additions to meet specific project requirements.
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specification. Trade/brand names with appropriate product model numbers, styles and types are used in ICYNENE GUIDE NOTEs and in
the specification text Article or Paragraph titled “Acceptable Material”.
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GENERAL
1.01
SUMMARY OF WORK
.1
This Section specifies medium density closed-cell spray applied polyurethane foam air barriers on exterior wall
assemblies.
1.02
RELATED REQUIREMENTS
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: Include in this Paragraph only those sections and documents that directly affect the work of this section. If a
reader of this section could reasonably expect to find a product or component specified in this section, but it is actually specified elsewhere,
then the related section number(s) should be listed in the Paragraph below. Do not include Division 00 Documents or Division 01 Sections
since it is assumed that all technical sections are related to all project Division 00 Documents and Division 01 Sections to some degree.
Refer to other documents with caution since referencing them may cause them to be considered a legal part of the Contract. Edit the
following paragraphs to suit specific project conditions.
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Section [02 81 01 - Hazardous Materials: WHMIS MSDS].
.2
Section [07 92 00 - Joint Sealants].
.3
Section [07 84 26 – Thermal Barriers for Plastics]
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: In the following Article, include only those reference standards which appear in the finished version of the
project specification.
1.03
REFERENCE STANDARDS
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ASTM International (ASTM).
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ASTM D2842-[2006], Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics.
.2
ASTM E96/E96M-[2010], Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.
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ASTM E2178-[2003], Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials.
.2
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
.1
LEED® Canada-NC [2009], LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): Green
Building Rating System Reference Package For New Construction and Major Renovations including
Addendum 2007.
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National Research Council of Canada (NRC).
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Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) Reports.
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Underwriter’s laboratories of Canada (ULC).
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CAN/ULC S102-[2010], Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials and Assemblies.
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CAN/ULC S127-[2007], Standard Corner Wall Method of Test for Flammability Characteristics
of Non-Melting Building Materials.
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CAN/ULC-S705.1-[2001], Standard for Thermal Insulation – Spray
Applied Rigid Polyurethane Foam, Medium Density – Material – Specification.
.4
CAN/ULC-S705.2-[2005], Standard for Thermal Insulation – Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane
Foam, Medium Density – Application.
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CAN/ULC-S774-[2009], Standard Laboratory Guide for the Determination of Volatile Organic
Compound Emissions from Polyurethane Foam.
1.04
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
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Co-ordination: Co-ordinate work of this Section with work of other trades for proper time and sequence to
avoid construction delays.
.2
Pre-application Meeting: Convene pre-application meeting after Award of Contract and one week prior to
commencing work of this Section to verify project requirements, substrate conditions and coordination with other
building sub-trades, and to review manufacturer’s written application recommendations.
.1
Comply with Section 01 31 19 - Project Meetings and co-ordinate with other similar preapplication meetings.
.2
Notify attendees 2 weeks prior to meeting and ensure meeting attendees include as minimum:
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Owner;
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Consultant;
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Spray polyurethane foam air barrier applicator;
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Manufacturer’s Technical Representative;
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Manufacturer’s third-party quality assurance provider.
.3
Ensure meeting agenda includes review of methods and procedures related to medium density
closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier application including co-ordination with related work.
.4
Record meeting proceedings including corrective measures and other actions required to ensure
successful completion of work and distribute to each attendee within 1 week of meeting.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: Article below includes submittal of relevant data to be furnished by Contractor.
1.05
ACTION AND INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
.1
Make submittals in accordance with Contract Conditions and Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
.2
Product Data: Submit product data including manufacturer’s literature for medium density closed-cell spray
polyurethane foam air barrier components and accessories, indicating compliance with specified requirements and
material characteristics.
.1
Submit list on spray polyurethane foam air barrier manufacturer’s letterhead of materials,
components and accessories to be incorporated into Work.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: In many projects, a self adhesive transition membrane air barrier such as Blueskin ® is used around various
openings. It is important to see details of how this will be applied and how the spray polyurethane foam air barrier is joined to the
membrane air barrier. The same applies to how the spray polyurethane foam air barrier is joined to the sealant.
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.3
.4
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Include details of joints with sealants and membrane air barrier
Include product names, types and series numbers.
Include contact information for manufacturer and their technical representative for this Project.
Test Reports:
.1
Submit test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical
properties including air infiltration, water infiltration and structural performance.
.4
Field Reports: Submit third party inspection agency’s field reports within [10] days of agency
representative’s site visit and inspection.
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Sustainable Design (LEED).
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LEED Submittals: In accordance with Section [01 35 21 – LEED Requirements]
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Applicator Qualifications:
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Submit letter on spray polyurethane foam air barrier manufacturer’s letterhead verifying
applicators’s license for work similar to work of this Section.
CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
.1
Operation and Maintenance Data: Supply maintenance data for medium density closed-cell spray
polyurethane foam air barrier for incorporation into manual specified in Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: If LEED is not a part of the project delete the following Paragraph in its entirety.
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.2
Sustainable Design Closeout Documentation (LEED).
.1
Provide calculations on end-of-project recycling rates, salvage rates, and landfill rates for work of
this Section demonstrating percentage of construction wastes which were recycled.
.2
Submit verification from recycling facility showing receipt of materials.
.3
Record Documentation: In accordance with Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals.
.1
List materials used in medium density closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier work.
.2
Warranty: Submit warranty documents specified.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
.1
Sustainability Standards Certification (LEED).
.1
LEED Canada-NC submittals: in accordance with Section 01 35 21 - LEED Requirements.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: Retain the following paragraph only when the area covered by the air barrier exceeds 2,300 square metres.
.2
Mock-up: Construct full size [3 x 3 m] mock-up of spray polyurethane foam air barrier using proposed
procedures, materials and quality of work where directed by Consultant [and in accordance with Section
01 43 00 - Quality Assurance].
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Include [window] [and] frame [and sill], insulation, [building corner condition,] [junction with
roof system] [and] how materials interface with sealants.
.2
Purpose: To judge quality of work and material application.
.3
Allow Consultant [24] hours minimum prior to inspection of mock-up.
.4
Do not proceed with work prior to receipt of written acceptance of mock-up by Consultant.
.5
When accepted, mock-up will demonstrate minimum standard of quality required for work of this
Section.
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Approved mock-up will [not] remain part of finished work.
.3
Applicator Qualifications: Verify that applicator of spray polyurethane foam air barrier is currently licensed
by manufacturer.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: The following Article although not part of Quality Assurance, can be used to enhance the quality of materials
by ensuring that they are delivered and handled properly at the work site.
1.08
DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
.1
Delivery and Acceptance Requirements:
.1
Deliver material in accordance with Section 01 61 00 - Common Product Requirements.
.2
Deliver closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier materials and components in
manufacturer’s original packaging with identification labels intact and in sizes to suit project.
.2
Storage and Handling Requirements: Store materials off ground and protected from exposure to harmful
weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.
.1
Protect components from freezing during storage.
.3
Avoid spillage: Immediately notify Consultant if spillage occurs and start clean up procedures.
.4
Packaging Waste Management:
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ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: For smaller projects that do not have a separate Section for waste management and disposal, delete the
following paragraph.
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Separate and recycle waste packaging materials in accordance with Section
01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal.
.2
Remove waste packaging materials from site and dispose of packaging materials at appropriate
recycling facilities.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: For smaller projects that do not have a Waste Management Plan, delete the option referring to a Waste
management Plan.
.3
Collect and separate for disposal paper and plastic material in appropriate on-site storage
containers for recycling[ in accordance with Waste Management Plan].
1.09
WARRANTY
.1
Project Warranty: Refer to Contract Conditions for project warranty provisions.
.2
Manufacturer’s warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, Icynene’s standard warranty document
executed by authorized company official. Icynene’s warranty is in addition to and not intended to limit other rights
Owner may have under Contract Conditions.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: Co-ordinate article below with Icynene’s warranty requirements.
.3
Warranty period: [1] years commencing on Date of Substantial Performance of Work.
.1
Warranty: includes coverage of applied closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier which:
.1
Fail to achieve air tight and watertight seal.
.2
Exhibit loss of adhesion or cohesion.
.3
Do not cure.
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PRODUCTS
2.01
MANUFACTURER
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Manufacturer: Icynene Inc., 6747 Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ontario,L5N 2L7, Canada, Phone:
(800) 758-7325, FAX: (905)-363-0102, URL: www.Icynene.com.
2.02
DESCRIPTION
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2.03
Spray applied medium density closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier.
DESIGN CRITERIA
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Air Permeability: To ASTM E2178, 0.00005 L/s.m2 maximum at 75 Pa for 50 mm thickness.
.2
Vapour Permeability: To ASTM E96, 36 ng/Pa.s.m2 at 50 mm thickness.
.3
Water Absorption % by Volume: To ASTM D2842, 0.60 %.
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Flame Spread: To CAN/ULC S102 (S127), 230.
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VOC’s: To CAN/ULC-S774: Pass.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: In the following paragraph specify CCMC Report # 13561-L for Icynene Medium Density closed-cell spray
foam air barrier.
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Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC): Report # [______].
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MATERIALS
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Medium density closed-cell spray polyurethane foam to CAN/ULC-S705.1.
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Acceptable Material: Icynene Inc., ICYNENE MD-C-200™.
ACCESSORIES
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: Specify additional accessories such as transition membrane primer and leading edge termination bars-locking
strips, as required..
.1
Membrane Air Barrier: 1.5 mm thick minimum, self adhering SBS rubberized asphalt compound, integrally
laminated to high density cross-laminated polyethylene film.
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Acceptable Material: Henry Company Canada, Bakor, Blueskin.
.2
2.08
Joint Sealants: In accordance with Section [07 92 00 - Joint Sealants].
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Ensure sealants are compatible with spray polyurethane foam insulation.
PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
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Substitutions: [In accordance with Section 01 23 13 - Product Substitution Procedures] [No substitutions
permitted].
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EXECUTION
3.01
APPLICATORS
.1
3.02
Use only Icynene licensed applicators for work of this Section.
EXAMINATION
.1
Verification of Conditions: Verify that conditions of substrate previously installed under other Sections or
Contracts are acceptable for closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier application in accordance with
manufacturer’s written recommendations.
.1
Visually inspect substrate in presence of Consultant.
.1
Ensure substrates are clean of oil or excess dust.
.2
Ensure that there is no surface spalling .
.3
Ensure membrane air barrier is completely adhered to substrate in accordance with
membrane manufacturers written recommendations.
.4
Ensure sealants completely fill gaps in substrate and at joints and are applied in
accordance with Section [07 92 00 - Joint Sealants].
.2
Inform Consultant of unacceptable conditions immediately upon discovery.
.3
Proceed with application only after unacceptable conditions have been remedied and after receipt
of written approval to proceed from Consultant.
3.03
PREPARATION
.1
Remove loose or foreign matter, which might impair adhesion of materials.
.2
Fill open joints and voids in concrete greater 25 mm.
.3
Ensure substrates are free of surface moisture prior to application of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam
air barrier.
3.04
APPLICATION
.1
Apply closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier to CAN/ULC-S705.2.
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Site mix liquid components in accordance with manufacturer’s written recommendations.
.3
Spray apply medium density closed-cell polyurethane foam air barrier evenly in 15 mm to 50 mm thick
increments as indicated.
.1
Thickness: [15] mm minimum, [50] mm maximum.
.4
3.05
Perform Work in accordance with with manufacturer’s written recommendations.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
.1
Field Inspection: Coordinate field inspection in accordance with Section [01 45 00 - Quality Control].
.2
Third Party Inspection Agency: Co-ordinate third party inspection agency services with Section [01 45 00 Quality Control].
.1
Schedule site visits to review work at stages listed:
.1
Twice during progress of work at 25% and 60% complete.
.2
Upon completion of Work, after cleaning is carried out.
.3
Report deficiencies immediately to Consultant.
.4
Obtain reports within [10] days of review and submit immediately to Consultant.
.3
Site Application Tolerances:
.1
Thickness: ± 6 mm of thickness indicated.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: Specify requirements if manufacturer’s technical representative is to provide field quality control with onsite
personnel for instruction or supervision of product installation, application, erection or construction. Manufacturer’s field reports are
included under PART 1, Action and Informational Submittals.
.3
Manufacturer’s Services:
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: Use the following Paragraphs only when Icynene’s field services are provided and are required to verify the
quality of the applied components. Establish the number and duration of periodic site visits required by Icynene and specify below. Consult
Icynene for services required. Delete if field services are not required.
Co-ordinate manufacturer’s services with Section [01 45 00 - Quality Control].
.1
Have manufacturer’s technical representative review work involved in handling,
application and protection of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier, and submit written
reports in acceptable format to verify compliance of Work with Contract conditions.
.2
Manufacturer’s Field Services: Provide manufacturer’s field services consisting of product use
recommendations and periodic site visits for product application review in accordance with manufacturer’s
written recommendations.
.1
Report any inconsistencies from manufacturer’s recommendations immediately to
Consultant.
.3
Schedule site visits to review work at stages listed:
.1
After delivery and storage of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air barrier, and when
preparatory work on which Work of this Section depends is complete, but before application
begins.
.2
Upon completion of Work, after cleaning is carried out.
.1
3.06
CLEANING
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: For smaller projects that do not have a separate Division 01 Section for cleaning, delete the reference to Section
01 74 00 – Cleaning in the following two Paragraphs.
.1
Progress Cleaning: Perform cleanup as work progresses [in accordance with Section 01 74 00 - Cleaning
and Waste Management].
.1
Clean material spills immediately and as directed by Consultant.
.2
Leave work area clean at end of each day.
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Final Cleaning: Upon completion, remove surplus materials, rubbish, tools, and equipment [in accordance
with Section 01 74 00 – Cleaning and Waste Management].
.3
Waste Management:
.1
Co-ordinate recycling of waste materials with 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and
Disposal.
.2
Collect recyclable waste and dispose of or recycle field generated construction waste created
during construction or final cleaning related to work of this Section.
.3
Remove recycling containers and bins from site and dispose of materials at appropriate facility.
PROTECTION
.1
Protect applied materials from damage during construction.
.2
Repair damage to adjacent materials caused by medium density closed-cell spray polyurethane foam air
barrier application.
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