ASTM C1313/C1313M-10

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Designation: C1313/C1313M – 10
Standard Specification for
Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building Construction
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Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1313/C1313M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
1.1 This specification covers the general physical property
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
requirements of radiant barrier materials for use in building
D3310 Test Method for Determining Corrosivity of Adhe-
construction. The scope is specifically limited to requirements
sive Materials
for radiant barrier sheet materials that consist of at least one
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
surface having a far-infrared emittance of 0.1 or less, such as
Building Materials
metallic foils or metallic deposits mounted or unmounted on
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
substrates.
Materials
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
2.2 Other Standards:
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
TAPPI Test Method T 512 sp-02: Creasing of Flexible
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
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Packaging Material Paper Specimens for Testing
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3. Terminology
with the standard.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci-
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
fication, refer to Terminology C168.
test methods (Section 10) described in this specification. This
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.2.1 radiant barrier—a low emittance (0.1 or less) surface
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
used in the construction of a radiant barrier system.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.2.2 radiant barrier system (RBS)—abuildingconstruction
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
consisting of a radiant barrier bounded by an open air space.
tions prior to use.
4. Ordering Information
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance proce-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
dures, Practice C390 may be agreed to by purchaser and
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
manufacturer.
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
4.2 Specify the width and total area to be installed.
Insulation Lots
4.3 Specify any special markings.
C1158 Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier
Systems (RBS) in Building Construction
5. Materials and Manufacture
C1338 Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of
5.1 Sheet radiant barrier materials shall consist of low
Insulation Materials and Facings
emittance surface(s) that are in combination with any sub-
C1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
strates and adhesives required to meet the specified physical
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-
material properties.
someters
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
6.1 Sheet radiant barriers shall be manufactured, packaged
Thermal Insulation and is under the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21
and shipped in such a manner that, when received by the
on Reflective Insulation.
customer, they are suitable for installation in accordance with
Current edition approved March 1, 2010. Published March 2010. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C1313–05. DOI:
Practice C1158.
10.1520/C1313-10.
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C1313/C1313M – 10
7. Physical Requirements 8. Significance and Use
8.1 This specification recognizes that the effectiveness of a
7.1 Thelow–emittancematerialsshallconformtothephysi-
sheet radiant barrier is dependent on proper installation.
cal properties as specified in Table 1 and local buil
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