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Armatherm Guide Specifications in CSI Format
www.armatherm.com Toll Free: 844-360-1036
ArmathermTM thermal break solutions minimize building energy loss and
improve building envelope performance. Since 2011, Armatherm has been
working with architects and structural engineers to improve building
design details and reduce heat loss due to thermal bridging within the
building thermal envelope.
Armatherm solutions can be used anywhere a penetration or transition
exists in the building envelope creating a thermal bridge. Solutions
to minimize heat loss include balcony, canopy, parapet, masonry shelf
angle, cladding/Z-girt connections, and wall-to-foundation transitions.
Improve the effective U value of wall and roof assemblies and reduce
heat loss by as much as 70 percent while contributing to LEED points.
We are a collaborative, design-build partner who can assist in
determining the extent of thermal bridging heat loss on building
envelope performance including thermal modeling and connection design
calculations. We look forward to working with you!
SECTION 07 21 60
STRUCTURAL THERMAL BREAK
1.
GENERAL
1.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A.
Work Included: Provide labor, materials and equipment
necessary to complete the work of this Section
including the following.
1.
Structural thermal breaks fabricated from the
following material:
a.
Reinforced thermoset resin. (Armatherm FRR)
2.
Thermal breaks at the following locations:
a.
Steel beam connections.
b.
Masonry shelf angles.
c.
Parapets.
d.
Canopies.
e.
Balconies.
f.
Curtain wall mullions.
g.
Cladding/façade connections.
h.
Roof penetrations.
B.
Related Work: The following items are not included in
this Section and are specified under the designated
Sections:
1.
Section 03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE for
coordination with concrete.
2.
Section 04 20 00 - UNIT MASONRY for coordination
with masonry construction.
3.
Section 05 12 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING for
coordination with framing.
4.
Section 07 21 00 - THERMAL INSULATION for building
insulation.
5.
Section 07 42 10 – WALL CLADDING SUPPORT for
exterior cladding.
2.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data and
installation instructions.
B.
Schedule: Submit a list of locations where structural
thermal breaks are to be used, and the specific
product and thickness to be used at each location.
C.
Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing details of
construction, and relationship of structural thermal
break material with adjacent construction including
fastening and/or anchorage connection details,
Armatherm thermal break material size and thickness.
D.
Thermal Design: Wall assembly or interface detail
shall meet the ASHRAE 90.1 requirements for continuous
insulation and shall not have structural connections
(beams, support framing, sub girts, clips) which
create thermal bridging. Effective U values of wall,
roof and foundation assemblies shall meet or exceed
the design requirements per code. Effective U value
calculation or modeling shall be performed in
accordance with ASHRAE guidelines.
E.
Structural Design: Design structural thermal break
connections and/or façade attachment support framing
using performance requirements and design criteria
indicated. Provide comprehensive engineering analysis
by a qualified professional engineer.
3.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Manufacturer: Minimum of 5 years’ experience producing
similar products.
B.
Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at
Project site to comply with requirements in Division
01.
4.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s
original, unopened, undamaged containers with
identification labels intact.
B.
Storage and Handling: Comply with manufacturer's
recommendations for storage and handling. Protect from
weather damage.
5.
WARRANTY
A.
Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard limited
warranty against defects in manufacturing.
2.
PRODUCTS
1.
MANUFACTURER
A.
Basis-of-Design Manufacturer: Armatherm, 4 Middle
Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Tel: 844-360-1036. Email:
[email protected]. Web: www.armatherm.com.
2.
REINFORCED THERMOSET THERMAL BREAKS
A.
Structural Thermal Break Material: Armatherm FRR
reinforced thermoset resin with the following
attributes:
1.
Compressive Strength: ASTM D638 40,000 psi.
2.
Compressive Modulus: ASTM D695 673,400 psi.
3.
Shear Strength: ASTM D732 16,000 psi.
4.
Thermal Conductivity: ASTM C518 1.05 BTU in/ hr sf
degree F.
5.
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: ASTM E831 2.2 x
10e-6 in/in/degree F.
6.
Thermal Resistance (R value): ASTM C518 0.95 hr sf
degree F/ BTU.
7.
Surface Burning Characteristics: ASTM E84.
a.
Flame Spread: 25 (class A).
b.
Smoke Developed: 50 (class A).
8.
Accessories: Armatherm FRR bushings and washers as
applicable to location. Armatherm washers shall be
minimum 0.25 inch thick. Armatherm bushing and
washer to provide thermal break between steel
washer/bolt and internal structural steel.
NOTE: Select thermal break material thickness as required to suit
project requirements.
9.
Thickness: [As indicated on the Drawings.] [[1/2] [3/4]
[1] [2] inches.]
A.
Structural Performance: Provide structural thermal break
material at exterior steel to interior steel or any
framing connection that bypasses the continuous
insulation. Provide structural thermal break material and
connections capable of withstanding and/or transferring
the following design loads:
1.
Shear, moment and wind loads as indicated.
2.
Design structural thermal break to allow for fabrication
and construction tolerances, accommodate live load
deflection, shrinkage and creep of the building
structure and other building movements as required by
(applicable building code). Maintain structural steel
deflections per AISC 360.
3.
Submit independent test results or engineered
performance analysis for structural thermal break
material in bearing and/or slip critical connections
where shear and moment loads are applied.
1.
EXECUTION
1.
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine substrates for compliance with requirements
for installation. Proceed with installation only after
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
2.
INSTALLATION
A.
Install thermal breaks in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions and approved submittals
and the following:
1.
Install in proper relationship with adjacent
materials.
2.
Include accessory products including bushings and
washers.
3.
Protect from damage until acceptance.
END OF SECTION
STRUCTURAL THERMAL BREAK SYSTEM
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