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for 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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used in ICYNENE GUIDE NOTEs and in the specification text Article or Paragraph titled “Acceptable Material”.
1
GENERAL
1.01
SUMMARY OF WORK
.1
1.02
This Section specifies foamed-in-place insulation.
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.
.1
Section [02 81 01 Hazardous Materials: WHMIS MSDS].
.2
Section [07 92 00 Joint Sealants].
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
.1
ASTM International (ASTM).
.1
ASTM C518-[1998], Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Method.
.2
ASTM D2126-[1999], Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to
thermal and Humid Aging.
.3
ASTM D2842-[2006], Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular
Plastics.
.4
ASTM E96/E96M-[2010], Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
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.
.3
National Research Council Canada (NRC).
.1
Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) Reports.
.4
Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada (ULC).
.1
CAN/ULC S102-[2010], Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials and Assemblies.
.2
CAN/ULC S127-[2007], Standard Corner Wall Method of Test for Flammability
Characteristics of Non-Melting Building Materials.
.3
CAN/ULC-S774-[2009], Standard Laboratory Guide for the Determination of Volatile
Organic Compound Emissions from Polyurethane Foam
1.04
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
.1
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;
.2
Consultant;
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Spray polyurethane foam insulation applicator;
.4
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 spray
polyurethane foam insulation 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 low-density, open cell
spray polyurethane foam insulation components and accessories, indicating compliance with specified
requirements and material characteristics.
.1
Submit list on spray polyurethane foam insulation manufacturer’s letterhead of
materials, components and accessories to be incorporated into Work.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: In many projects, joint sealant, transition membrane, and one-component sealant foam are used to
ensure no major gaps in the substrate need to be overcome by the low-density, open cell spray foam insulation. It is important to
see details of how this will be applied and how the spray polyurethane foam insulation is joined to the joint sealant.
.2
.3
.4
.3
Include details of insulation joints with sealants.
Include product names, types and series numbers.
Include contact information for Icynene and their representative for this Project.
Test Reports:
.1
Submit test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and
physical properties including thermal performance.
.4
Field Reports: Submit third party inspection agency’s field reports within [10] days of agency
representative’s site visit and inspection.
1.06
.5
Sustainable Design (LEED).
.1
LEED Submittals: In accordance with Section [01 35 21 – LEED Requirements]
.6
Applicator Qualifications:
.1
Submit letter on spray polyurethane foam insulation 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 [foamed-in-place insulation] 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.
1.07
.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 foamed-in-place insulation 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 insulation exceeds 2,300 square
metres.
.2
Mock-up: Construct full size [3 x 3 m] mock-up of spray polyurethane foam insulation using
proposed procedures, materials and quality of work where directed by Consultant [and in accordance with
Section 01 43 00 Quality Assurance].
.1
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.
.6
Approved mock-up will [not] remain part of finished work.
.3
Applicator Qualifications: Verify that applicator of spray polyurethane foam insulation 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 spray polyurethane foam insulation materials and components in manufacturer’s original
packaging with identification labels intact and in sizes to suit project.
.3
Storage and Handling Requirements: Store materials off ground and protected from exposure to
harmful weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.
.4
Packaging Waste Management:
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: For smaller projects that do not have a separate Section for waste management and disposal, delete
the following paragraph.
.1
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 Inc. standard warranty
document executed by authorized company official. Icynene Inc. 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.
2
PRODUCTS
2.01
MANUFACTURER
.1
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
.1
2.03
Spray applied low-density, open cell spray polyurethane foam insulation.
DESIGN CRITERIA
.1
Thermal Resistance: To ASTM C518, [0.72] minimum RSI at 25.4 mm thickness.
.2
Vapour Permeability: To ASTM E96, 1626 ng/Pa.s.m2 at 25 mm thickness.
.3
Water Absorption % by Volume: To ASTM D2842, 4.99 %.
.4
Flame Spread: To CAN/ULC S102 (S127), 415.
.5
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions: To CAN/ULC-S774: Pass.
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: In the following paragraph specify CCMC Report # 13684-R for Icynene low-density, open-cell
spray foam insulation.
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2.04
MATERIALS
.1
2.07
Acceptable Material: Icynene Inc., Icynene Classic Plus™ (LD-C-70)
ACCESSORIES
.1
2.08
Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC): Report # [______].
Joint Sealants: In accordance with Section [07 92 00 Joint Sealants].
.1
Ensure sealants are compatible with spray polyurethane foam insulation.
PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
.1
Substitutions: [In accordance with Section 01 23 13 - Product Substitution Procedures] [No
substitutions permitted].
3
EXECUTION
3.01
APPLICATORS
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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 spray polyurethane foam insulation 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 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 than 25 mm.
.3
Ensure substrates are free of surface moisture prior to application of spray polyurethane foam
insulation .
3.04
APPLICATION
.1
Apply spray polyurethane foam insulation to manufacturers' instructions.
.2
Site mix liquid components in accordance with manufacturer’s written recommendations.
.3
Spray apply polyurethane foam insulation evenly in 15 increments as indicated.
.1
Thickness: [15] mm minimum, [300] mm maximum.
.4
Perform Work in accordance with manufacturer’s written recommendations.
3.05
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
.1
Field Inspection: Coordinate field inspection in accordance with Section [01 45 00 Quality
Control].
ICYNENE GUIDE NOTE: Modify site visit requirements for smaller projects.
.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.
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 spray polyurethane foam insulation, 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 spray polyurethane foam insulation, 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
Leave work area clean at end of each day.
.2
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.
3.07
PROTECTION
.1
Protect applied materials from damage during construction.
.2
Repair damage to adjacent materials caused by spray polyurethane foam Insulation application.
END OF SECTION 072119 -FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION