Fi-Foil Company, Inc.                                                                                     March 2004

PO Box 800

Auburndale, Florida 33823

Toll Free     (800) 448-3401

Phone         (863) 965-1846

Fax           (863) 967-0137

Web Site      www.fifoil.com

E-Mail        custserv@fifoil.com





                                           Product Guide Specification







 Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications

 Institute (CSI) Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, contained in the CSI Manual

 of Practice.



 The section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect to meet the requirements of the project and

 local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the drawings.



 Delete all "Specifier Notes" when editing this section.







                                                  SECTION 07210



                                                RADIANT BARRIER







 Specifier Notes: This section covers Fi-Foil Silver Shieldâ„? B-3 Hi-Perm multi-layer radiant barrier intended for

 use on roof rafters.



 Consult Fi-Foil for assistance in editing this section for the specific application.







PART 1        GENERAL



1.1     SECTION INCLUDES



 A.     Multi-layer radiant barrier.



1.2     RELATED SECTIONS



 Specifier Notes: Edit the following list of related sections as required for the project. List other sections with

 work directly related to this section.



 A.     Section 06110 - Wood Framing.



 B.     Section 07260 - Vapor Retarders (Not a vapor Retarder)



 C.     Section 07270 - Air Barriers.



  D. Section 09110 - Metal Furring Systems.

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  1.3   REFERENCES



 Specifier Notes: List standards referenced in this section, complete with designations and titles. This article

 does not require compliance with standards, but is merely a listing of those used.



  A.    ASTM C 1158 - Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) in Building Construction.



  B.    ASTM C 1338 - Determining the Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings.



  C.    ASTM C 1371 - Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room Temperature Using

        Portable Emissometers.



  D.    ASTM D 3310 - Determining Corrosivity of Adhesive Materials.



  E.    ASTM E 84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.



  F.    ASTM E 96 - Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.



1.4     SUBMITTALS



  A.    Comply with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.



  B.    Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including installation instructions. Indicate

        compliance with material requirements.



  C.    Samples: Submit manufacturer's sample, minimum 6 inches square.



1.5     DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING



  A.    Delivery: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, unopened containers and

        packaging, with labels clearly identifying material name and manufacturer.



  B.    Storage: Store materials in a clean, dry area indoors in accordance with manufacturer's

        instructions.



  C.    Handling: Protect materials during handling and installation to prevent damage.





PART 2        PRODUCTS



2.1     MANUFACTURER



  A.    Fi-Foil Company, Inc. PO Box 800, Auburndale, Florida 33823. Toll Free (800) 448-3401.

        Phone (863) 965-1846. Fax (863) 967-0137. Web Site www.fifoil.com. E-Mail

        custserv@fifoil.com.



2.2     RADIANT BARRIER



  A.    Multi-Layer Radiant Barrier: Fi-Foil Silver Shieldâ„? B-3 Hi-Perm.



  B.    Description:

        1.   Inside Layer: 1.4 mil metalized PVC.



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2.2    RADIANT BARRIER (continued)



       2.     Outside Layer: 0.000285 inch aluminum foil laminated with fire-retardant adhesive to 30

              pound natural kraft paper. Reinforced with tri-directional fiberglass and polyester scrim.

       3.     Reflective Air Space: Layers expand when installed to form reflective air space.

       4.     Perforated.



  C.   Compliance:

       1.  ASTM C-1313.

       2.  ICC Legacy Report #2133A.

       3.  Metro-Dade Report 01-1127.11.

       4.  Earned Energy Star.

       5.  State of CA - Lic #TD 1390-CA-T390.



  D.   Testing:

       1.    Water Vapor Permeance, ASTM E 96: 5.

       2.    Flammability, ASTM E 84:

             a.   Flame Spread Rating: 0.

             b.   Smoke Developed Rating: 0.

             c.   NFPA Classification: Class A.

       3.    Thermal Emittance, ASTM C 1371:

             a.   First Layer, MET PVC: 0.04.

             b.   Second Layer, Foil Laminate: 0.03.

       4.    Corrosivity, 5 Days, ASTM D 3310: No change.

       5.    Adhesive Performance:

             a.   Bleeding: None.

             b.   Delamination: None.

             c.   Pliability: None.

       6.    Mold and Mildew, ASTM C 1338: Pass.





PART 3        EXECUTION



3.1    EXAMINATION



  A.   Examine areas to receive multi-layer radiant barrier Hi-Perm. Notify Architect if areas are not

       acceptable. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.



3.2    INSTALLATION



  A.   Install multi-layer radiant barrier Hi-Perm in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at

       locations indicated on the drawings.



  B.   Splice multi-layer radiant barrier Hi-Perm in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.



  C.   Replace damaged material as directed by Architect.



3.3    PROTECTION



  A.   Protect multi-layer radiant barrier Hi-Perm from damage during construction.







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