Fiberiffic by Ark Seal

Architectual Spec

Guide Specifications:

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Description

A. Fiberiffic is a patented process for providing
thermal, fireproofing and acoustical insulation.

B. Retrofit and new construction.

C. Commercial and industrial construction.

D. Spandrel glass, curtain walls and cavity fill partition walls.

E. Pipe chases, heating and ventilation ducts.

F. Fill brick, block, frame, metal siding and stucco.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers

A. The Fiberiffic is wholly proprietary. Machines, nozzles and binder are
only manufactured by Abiff Manufacturing Corporation.

2.2 Materials / Equipment

A. Only materials such as rockwool, fiberglass and cellulose, which have been pre-approved by Abiff Manufacturing's R&D department may be used with the Fiberiffic. These materials are proven and tested by independent laboratories, and have been in use and approved by building departments for many years.

B. All materials used must conform to the following:

Non - combustible
Asbestos - free
Non - toxic
Environmentally friendly

C. Binder is water-based and non-toxic as per industry standards.

D. The machine is equipped with a gas, propane or electric engine, depending on where the machine is being used, and with an electric starter. It measures 62" (158cm) high x 40" (104cm) wide and weighs 1200 lbs (545 kgs).

2.3 Storage

A. Fiberiffic binder and insulation materials must be stored in a dry and protected area, off the ground and in undamaged containers with labels intact.

B. Do not use Fiberiffic binder past the expiration date stamped on the label.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

Only qualified, trained contractors with current certification from Abiff Manufacturing Corporation may install the Fiberiffic. Only the patented equipment and binder approved by the Abiff Manufacturing Corporation may be used for installation.

3.2 Pre-Installation Requirements

A. Submit written report to General Contractor of defects of work performed by other trades, and unsatisfactory site and/or environmental conditions.

B. A surface which is dry, clean and free of oil, grease, dirt, loose paint or other matter that would impede the efficiency of adherence of the product must be provided by the General Contractor or property owner.

C. Fiberiffic binder must be mixed using clean, potable water free of all dangerous substances.

D. General Contractor or owner to be responsible for maintaining a clear, clean and unobstructed work area. Access to the substrate area must not be impeded.

E. Approval for any attachments to the substrate is required from the insulation contractor prior to installation.

F. Installation of pipes, ducts, conduits, or other equipment to be affixed to substrate after the Fiberiffic application.

G. Adequate electrical power, water, weather and wind protection, temporary light and heat, ventilation and hoisting is to be provided by the General Contractor if needed.

3.3 Installation

A. Apply Fiberiffic to areas as specified.

B. In cases where excessive thickness is required, Fiberiffic may have to be mechanically supported.

C. Fiberiffic may be left as a rough textured finish, or troweled to a smooth finish for surface treatment, as per samples.

D. Insulation Contractor will patch and repair Fiberiffic damaged by other trades. General Contractor will be responsible for the costs, which shall in turn be assessed against the trades responsible for the damage.

E. Waste containers shall be provided by the General Contractor.

3.4 Environmental Requirements

A. Ambient and substrate temperatures must not be lower than 34 degrees F (1 degree C) during application.

B. Adequate dry heat and ventilation to ensure proper curing is required.

3.5 Inspection

A. Inspections by the General Contractor, or final inspections if required, are to be performed while installation crews and machinery are still on site.

Summary of tests using the
Fiberiffic Fiber Insulation System
For these tests, samples were prepared from virgin white loose fiberglass material.
All tests (except as noted) were performed by U.S. Testing Company, Inc., Fairfield, New Jersey.

ASTM E - 84 - 94
Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials

Flame spread Index: 0

Smoke Developed Value: 10

Class A Interior Wall & Ceiling Finish category.

ASTN C - 739 - 91
Smoldering Combustion

There was no flaming of any specimens.
The specimens exhibited charring at ignition area.
Ignition was noted at seven seconds along with charring and melting of the specimen directly exposed to the flame.
The flamefront advanced a maximum distance of two feet at fifteen seconds.

ASTM E - 759
Substrate Deflection

There was no indication of spalling or delamination of SFRM under the influence of bending stress at a center line deflection of 1" (25 mm).

ASTM C - 655 - 91
Fungus Resistance

The submitted sample satisfied the Fungal Resistance test criteria.

Summary of test for Thermal Data for Virgin Loose Fiberglass Insulation
Applied with the Fiberiffic Fiber Insulation System.

Test performed by Certain Teed Corporation, Valley Forge, PA

Average R Value / inch (25) mm
4.0

Average K Value / inch
0.249

Average Density
1.98 lb / cu. ft.
(31.69 kg / cu. meter)

Delta X (cm)
6.625

Lambda Value
0.034

Acoustical test results are for Fiberiffic when used for cavity fill application

Noise Reduction Coefficient
0.85

Sound Absorption Class
0.29
Test for properties and impairment of ambient air, Fiberiffic Latex Binder, elementary analysis Microanalytical Laboratory, University of Vienna, Austria

Because it contains no nitrogen, sulphur, or chlorine compounds, the formation of dangerous fumes during the incineration of the binding material is not possible.

Elementary analysis of the Fiberiffic System Binder:

Element	Weight
Carbon	12
Hydrogen	10.5
Sulphur	<0.1
Nitrogen	<0.05
Chlorine	<0.01