What is ASTM C665?

The basic guideline for manufacturing light density building insulation is ASTM C 665, “Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing”.

What is ASTM 553?

The ASTM C553 standard dictates that the mineral fiber blanket insulation is classified into seven types (Types I through VII) based on the insulations’ maximum use temperature, apparent thermal conductivity, water vapor sorption, and surface burning characteristics.

What is mineral fiber blanket insulation?

THERMFIBER Industrial Blanket Insulation is an economical, flexible, preformed mineral fiber insulation consisting of chemically inert mineral fibers bonded with a high temperature, thermosetting binder. Industrial Blanket Insulation is available in nominal densities from 4 to 10 lb./cu.

What is type II insulation?

CLASS II indicates anti-shock protection of product not only depends on basic insulation but also includes additional precaution. For example double or reinforce insulation but without grounding or installation condition for relying precaution.

What is batt insulation?

Batt insulation (also known as blanket insulation) comes in flat pieces. It is made of fiberglass or mineral wool which is pre-cut into flat pieces. Batt insulation is typically installed between the studs, rafters and joists of your home and can be used to insulate walls, floors, attics and ceilings.

What is the difference between fiberglass and mineral wool?

Mineral wool is commonly used to insulate exterior walls, basements, and heated crawl spaces. It can also be used in continuous insulation applications. Fiberglass is typically used to insulate interior and exterior walls, basements, garages, and attics, but it is not used as continuous exterior insulation.

What is blanket insulation?

Consisting of either batts or rolls, blanket insulation is one of the most commonly used types of insulation. This type of insulation is made up of small fibers—mostly fiberglass but also sometimes mineral wool (rock and slag) or natural fibers. Batt insulation is available in various widths and pre-cut panels.

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 insulation?

Type 1 polystyrene insulation has a typical thermal resistance value or R3. 7/in., while Type 2 polystyrene insulation has a minimum thermal resistance value of R4. Type 1 is moulded bead polystyrene. However, Type 2 is moulded expanded polystyrene (design R4/inch) or of extruded polystyrene (design R5/inch).

What is Class II equipment?

A Class II appliance usually has a plastic cover. The only way to accurately identify it is to look for the Class II appliance symbol. Examples of Class II appliances are hair dryers, DVD players, televisions, computers, and photocopiers. Class II appliances have two layers of insulation.

What do insulation batts do?

An insulation batt is a type of bulk insulation that is designed to fit between joists, rafters or studs. Insulation batts have millions of tiny pockets that trap air, and this helps to reduce the transfer of heat, so that it is cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Why do they call it batt insulation?

When people think of insulation what commonly comes to mind is batt insulation. Batt insulation is made of fiberglass or mineral wool (also called rock wool). Batt insulation was traditionally manufactured in rolls but is now manufactured and precut into industry-standard sizes.

Is fiberglass or mineral wool better?

In many ways, mineral wool is a superior insulation product. It has a higher R-value per inch compared to fiberglass, about a 22-37% higher R-value. It contains 70% recycled material, making it a greener product than fiberglass at 20-30% recycled material..

What is the ASTM standard for mineral fiber insulation?

ASTM C665-17, Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2017, www.astm.org

What does the ASTM designation number stand for?

An ASTM designation number identifies a unique version of an ASTM standard. This specification covers the composition and physical properties of mineral-fiber blanket insulation used to thermally or acoustically insulate ceilings, floors, and walls in light frame construction and manufactured housing.

How are thermal insulation standards used in the real world?

Thermal Insulation Standards. ASTM’s thermal insulation standards are instrumental in specifying and evaluating the materials and methods used to reduce the rate of heat transfer. The flow of heat can be delayed by understanding the conductive, convective, and/or radiative behavior of the material in consideration.

Is the property of thermal resistance for a specific thickness of blanket?

Since the property of thermal resistance for a specific thickness of blanket is only part of the total thermal performance of a building element such as a wall, ceiling, floor, and so forth, this specification states only general classifications for thermal resistance of the fibrous blanket itself.