Curtainwall Insulation

Curtain wall Insulatio n

Product Data Sheet Dimensional When using adhesives, follow adhesive manufacturer’s Stability recommendations for surface The dimensional preparation and adhesive stability of CW 225pattern. assures long term in-place performance. It will not decay or slump Up To within the wall 48" cavity, and its inor- Up To ganic fibers will 96" not shrink or warp. Recommended impailing pin patterns. Pins should be Size Availability located 3-8" from the edge(s) of the board. CW 225 is available in a standard size of 24” X 48”. CW 225 can also be furnished pre- cut in non- standard lengths and widths to eliminate the need for job site fabrication and speed installation. Easy Installation manufac- curtainwall spandral Description tured in systems. The semi- thicknesses from rigid, light-weight Curtainwall Insulation/CW 1” to 4”. boards can be 225 is a placed between or semi-rigid, fiberglass Uses over framing board-like Curtainwall members, and held product, made in R-values in Insulation/CW from 4.3 place with to 17.4. Curtainwall 225 is mechanical Insulation/CW designed to fasteners or 225 is available plain, or provide excellent other systems. faced with thermal Product an FRK (foil-reinforced- properties in kraft) vapor glass, metal Attributes retarder. The product is and masonry Excellent Thermal Performance Lightweight and resilient, members, With the range of R-values Curtainwall or installed with adhesives and Insulation/CW 225 is easy to appropriate for lightweight thicknesses available, handle board Curtainwall and install. CW 225 is easily insulation. Insulation/CW 225 can cut with meet most a utility knife for convenient thermal specifications with job site ease. fabrication. A wide range of thick- Improves Acoustical nesses facilitates optimum Performance material Curtainwall Insulation/CW usage. CW 225, in standard 225 also size, is improves acoustical compression packaged for performance by improved increasing the Noise shipping, storage and Reduction handling. Coefficient (NRC) rating. A 2” Design Considerations thickness provides an NRC Curtainwall Insulation/CW of up to 225 1.00. should be installed in fire resistance rated wall assemblies as required by the building code. Buildings utilizing curtainwall construction may also be equipped with a sprinkler system to provide adequate fire protection. Check local building code requirements. The need for and placement of a vapor retarder in commercial construction depends on many factors. The architect or specifier should evaluate the requirements of each project. Installation Curtainwall Insulation/CW 225 can be easily cut with a knife and fit neatly into irregularly shaped areas. Curtainwall Insulation/CW 225 can be applied using impaling pins, friction-fit between furring When using impaling pins, follow pin facing edges should be 225 manufacturer’s recommendations for sealed with a complies with ASTM C 612, surface preparation. Lengths should pressure sensitive foil tape Type be selected to ensure tight fit. that is 1A and 1B. Federal Protect pin tips where subject to compatible with the foil Specification contact. Pins should be located 3-8” facing. HH-I-558B has been canceled from the edge(s) of the board. Follow the tape and Follow curtainwall manufacturer’s manufacturer’s is replaced by ASTM C 612. instructions for clearance. application recommendations. The thermal resistance values Maintaining the integrity of the vapor for retarder is critical for effective Product should be kept dry Curtainwall Insulation/CW 225 moisture/humidity control. Repair during were any punctures or tears in the facing shipping, storage and tested in accordance with by taping with a pressure sensitive installation. ASTM C foil tape. Applicable Standards 518; R-value listed is for insulation If joints are to be taped, all insulation Curtainwall Insulation/CW only. Curtainwall Insulation

Product Data Sheet Curtainwall Insulation/CW 225 Technical Data The surface burning characteristics of Curtainwall Insulation/CW 225 Width Length Thickness R-value* were derived from products tested in accordance with ASTM E 84. This Density 2.25 pcf 24" 609mm 48" 1219mm 4" 102mm 17.4 standard is used solely to measure K-value .23 24" 609mm 48" 1219mm 3.5" 89mm 15.2 and describe properties of products 24" 609mm 48" 1219mm 3" 76mm 13.0 in response to heat and flame under 24" 609mm 48" 1219mm 2.5" 64mm 10.9 controlled laboratory conditions, and 24" 609mm 48" 1219mm 2" 51mm 8.7 should not be used to describe or 24" 609mm 48" 1219mm 1.5" 38mm 6.5 approve the fire hazard of materials 24" 609mm 48" 1219mm 1" 25mm 4.3 *CW 225 FRK-faced is not available in 1" thicknesses. Contact your Owens Corning sales representative for complete under actual fire conditions. However, details on size availablility and minimum order quantities. the results of these tests may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment Surface Burning Characteristics/Building Code Construction Classification that takes into account all of the factors pertinent to an assessment of

Flame Smoke the fire hazard of a particular end use. Products ICBO BOCA SBCCI ICC Values are reported to the nearest five Spread Developed rating. Unfaced 20 20 All Types All Types All Types All Types The vapor retarder permeance of the FRK-faced 25 50 All Types All Types All Types All Types FRK facing on Curtainwall Insulation/ Curtainwall Insulation/MW complies with ICBO (Uniform Building Code), BOCA (National Building Code), SBCCI CW 225 was developed from tests (Standard Building Code) and ICC (International Building Code) model code requirements for building construction types conducted in accordance with ASTM listed above. E 96, desiccant method and the MEA Available Vapor Retarder Facings FRK 87-84 requirements of New York City. Perms Maximum* 0.10 The noise reduction coefficients of Curtainwall Insulation/CW 225 were derived from tests conducted in Water Absorption accordance with ASTM C 423. Maximum by Volume Less than 0.05%

Glazing Dimensional Stability Linear Shrinkage Less than 0.1% Frame

Metal Stud Noise Reduction Coefficient NRC

Curtainwall Insulation Unfaced 2" / 51mm 1.00

Interior Finish as Required FRK-faced 2" / 51mm 0.80

Tested in accordance with ASTM C 423 on a Type E-405 mounting. * Products are tested in accordance: R-value ASTM C 518 Surface Burning Characteristics ASTM E 84 Perm Rating ASTM E 96 Concrete Floor Noise Reduction Coefficient ASTM C 423 Impaling Pin R-values differ. Find out why in the sellers fact sheet on R-values. Higher R-values mean greater insulating power.

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