ASTM C1313/C1313M-13(2019)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:C1313/C1313M −13 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Specification for
Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building Construction
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 C1338Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of
Insulation Materials and Facings
1.1 This specification covers the general physical property
C1371Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
requirements of radiant barrier materials for use in building
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-
construction. The scope is specifically limited to requirements
someters
for radiant barrier sheet materials that consist of at least one
C1743Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier
surface having a far-infrared emittance of 0.1 or less, such as
Systems (RBS) in Residential Building Construction
metallic foils or metallic deposits mounted or unmounted on
C1744Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier
substrates.
Systems (RBS) in Commercial/Industrial Building Con-
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
struction
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
D2261Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure (Constant-Rate-of-
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
used independently of the other, and values from the two
D3310Test Method for Determining Corrosivity of Adhe-
systems shall not be combined.
sive Materials
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
test methods (Section 10) described in this specification. This
Building Materials
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, E96/E96MTest Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Materials
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and E2599Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch
regulatory limitations prior to use.
Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- Surface Burning Characteristics
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
2.2 Other Standards:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
TAPPITestMethodT512sp-02:CreasingofFlexiblePack-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
aging Material Paper Specimens for Testing
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
specification, refer to Terminology C168.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
3.2.1 radiant barrier—a low emittance (0.1 or less) surface
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
used in the construction of a radiant barrier system.
Insulation Lots
3.2.2 radiant barrier system (RBS)—abuildingconstruction
consisting of a radiant barrier bounded by an open air space.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
Thermal Insulation and is under the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.21
3.2.3 non-structural radiant barrier—a radiant barrier ma-
on Reflective Insulation.
terial design that during manufacture is not bonded to a
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2019. Published October 2019. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C1313/C1313M–13.
structural building material.
DOI: 10.1520/C1313_C1313M-13R19.
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C1313/C1313M−13 (2019)
3.2.4 structural radiant barrier—a radiant barrier material 7.2.4 Corrosivity— Sheet radiant barriers shall be tested for
design that during manufacture is bonded (leaving no air space corrosion resistance in accordance with Test Method D3310.
between the radiant barrier and the bonding substrate) to a Evidenceofsignificantcorrosionshallbecauseforrejection.A
structural building material such as plywood or oriented strand corrosion test that results in less than 2% affected surface is
board (OSB). satisfactory.
7.2.5 Tear Resistance—Sheetradiantbarriersshallbetested
4. Ordering Information
for tear resistance using Test Method D2261. The tear resis-
tance shall be included in the manufacturer’s technical data.
4.1 Prior to purchase, for sampling and acceptance
7.2.6 Adhesive Performance:
procedures, Practice C390 is an option when agreed to by
7.2.6.1 Bleeding—Adhesives, when used in bonding, shall
purchaser and manufacturer.
show no sign of bleeding when tested in accordance with the
4.2 Specify the width and total area to be installed.
test procedure in 10.1. Bleeding at cut edges shall be disre-
4.3 Specify any special markings. garded. The total of bleeding or delamination, covering more
than 2% of the sample area, shall be cause for rejection.
5. Materials and Manufacture
7.2.6.2 Pliability—Specimens tested in accordance with the
testprocedurein10.2shallnotshowcrackingordelamination.
5.1 Sheet radiant barrier materials shall consist of low
This test does not apply to materials that are not flexible and
emittance surface(s) that are in combination with any sub-
not intended to be bent or flexed.
strates and adhesives required to meet the specified physical
7.2.7 Mold and Mildew— Fungal resistance of sheet radiant
material properties.
barriersshallbetestedinaccordancewithTestMethodC1338.
The samples are then examined visually under 5× magnifica-
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
tion for the extent of mold growth and for indications of
6.1 Sheet radiant barriers shall be manufactured, packaged
deterioration.Evidenceofmoldgrowthbeyondtheinoculation
and shipped in such a manner that, when received by the
area shall be cause for rejection.
customer, they are suitable for installation in accordance with
either Practice C1743 or C1744.
8. Significance and Use
8.1 This specification recognizes that the effectiveness of a
7. Physical Requirements
sheet radiant barrier is dependent on proper installation.
7.1 Thelow–emittancematerialsshallconformtothephysi-
Practices C1743 and C1744 address use and installation of
cal properties as specified in Table 1 and local building codes. radiant barriers.
7.2 The following physical characteristics of sheet radiant
8.2 This specification identifies the material properties that
barriers are important:
are important for sheet radiant barrier products. When
7.2.1 Surface Emittance—Radiant barriers derive effective-
appropriate, values for the properties have been stated.
ness from a low-emittance surface. The surface emittance of
8.3 When specific material properties are required for a
sheet radiant barriers shall be determined in accordance with
particular application the user shall consult the manufacturer.
Test Method C1371.
8.4 Radiant barriers shall be free of dust or other contami-
7.2.2 Water Vapor Transmission—Sheet radiant barriers are
nants to remain effective.
manufactured as vapor retarders or vapor transmittin
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