1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides information to manufacturers for the development of a loose-fill thermal insulation product coverage chart. This guide is limited to developing a coverage chart from density versus thickness and apparent thermal conductivity versus density relationships obtained through product testing.
1.2 This guide applies to a wide variety of loose-fill thermal insulation products including mineral fiber (Specification C 764), or cellulosic fiber (Specification C 739) materials; granular types including vermiculite (Specification C 516) and perlite (Specification C 549); pelletized products; and any other insulation material that can be installed pneumatically or poured in place.
1.3 Coverage charts for loose-fill insulation products are required by regulation under the United States Federal Trade CommissionĘs 16CFR Part 460, Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation. Other countries or local governing agencies may have coverage chart requirements in addition to, or that differ from, those presented in this guide.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in SI units, given in parentheses, are provided for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
The standard is needed to provide consistency in design of loose-fill products coverage charts. Standard will be used by loose-fill product manufacturers with potential reference to by insulation contractors.
Keywords
coverage chart; loose-fill insulation; thermal insulation
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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