SUPERTHERM ®

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS  

SECTION ONE

Product Specifications:

These specifications are provided for convenience sake and are generic in nature.

1. GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Ceramic Insulation coating applied to metal, concrete, wood or other substrates where a reduction in thermal transmission is required.

Surface coating applied to substrates in fabrication shop before shipment to site, or applied on site in an approved environment during application and curing.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE  

.1         Applicator shall be certified by the coating manufacturer or distributor.

.2         Finished system to conform to thermal ratings established by ASTM C236-89 (1993) e1 “ Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by Means of a Guarded HotBox “ or equivalent.

.3         Submit manufacturer’s certification that materials meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS  

.1         Coating shall limit thermal transfer on all substrates

.2         In addition the coating shall meet or exceed the requirements when tested in accordance with ASTM B117, C177, C411, D412, D522, D1653, D1654, D3273-82T, D3274, D4060, E84, E84-89, E96, E903-96, E1269, E1461(92), G53, or equivalents.

.3         Coating should be International Codes Council approved.

.4         Coating should be an approved Energy Star Partner.

.5         Coating should qualify for LEED ( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ) points.

.6         Coating should carry Factory Mutual approval

.7         Coating may require USDA approval or equivalent

.8         Coating may require DNV ( Det Norske Veritas ) certification

.9         Coating may require IMO ( International Maritime Organization ) certification

.10       Coating may require MSC ( Marine Safety Counsel ) certification

.11       Coating shall exhibit good exterior UV and weathering properties to a minimum of 10 years.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

.1         Submit data in accordance with Section Two which describes coating material, method of surface preparation, method of application, location of application (shop or site), environmental condition requirements \ limitations and on site touch up and protection.

1.5 THERMAL TEST REPORTS

.1         Submit documented copies of thermal test reports from certified and independent thermal testing agencies .

.2         Submit certified test reports of the following: Coating shall limit thermal transfer to a rating of .31 BTU per square foot / hour / F or better when tested in accordance with ASTM C236-89 (1993) e1 “ Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by Means of a Guarded Hot Box “ and \ or provide a significant reduction of at least 90% in BTU conduction on all substrates when tested in accordance with ASTM E1269-01 “ Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry “ and ASTM E1461-01 “ Standard Test Method for Thermal Diffusivity of Solids by the Flash Method  “.

.3         Submit copies of third party certification for R value or equivalent.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

.1         Deliver coating materials to place of application in original, unopened container, bearing name of manufacturer and product identification.

.2         Store materials off ground, under cover and at a temperature above freezing.

.3         Transport and handle any prior coated surfaces with due care to prevent damage.  

SECTION TWO

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

.1         SUPERTHERM ® Ceramic Insulation Coating manufactured by Superior Products International II, Inc. and distributed by Eagle Specialized Coatings And Protected Environments or equivalent, meeting the requirements of Section One preceding.

.2         SUPERTHERM ® is a unique combination of high performance aliphatic urethanes, elastomeric acrylics, standard acrylics and resin additives in a water based formula.

.3         SUPERTHERM ® is designed with four separate ceramic compounds for insulation from radiant heat, reflection, conduction and convection.

.4         SUPERTHERM ® ceramics are not the rough multifaceted type as the one found in other coatings, SUPERTHERM ® ceramics are ground to form microscopic spheres. The spherical shape permits the 4 types of ceramics to settle very tight together, not allowing air to interact between the ceramics; thus "plating".

2.2 CERTIFICATIONS

.1    SUPERTHERM ® meets the following ASTM certifications :

.2    SUPERTHERM ® has other Registrations and Certifications :

3. EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION \ PREPARATION OF SUBSTRATE

.1         Protect adjacent surfaces and equipment from damage by over-spray, fallout and dusting. Mask adjacent work as required.

.2         Repair any damaged areas first by caulking, patching, sealing, grouting, welding, taping, priming, etc.

.3         Clean substrate to remove dirt, dust, grease, oil, waxy substances, release agents, loose material such as flaking paint or rust or other matter which would affect bond of ceramic insulation coating. Surfaces must be clean, dry and sound before application. High-pressure water blasting with TSP is as effective as light sand blasting in removing loose or old flaking paints or corrosion. As a rule, "a coating is only as good as the surface it covers." Old paints can remain if bonded solidly to surfaces.

3.2 ENVIRONMENT

.1         Application temperatures range from a minimum of 50F \ 10C to a maximum of 194F \ 90C but the optimum application temperature is 72F \ 22C.

.2         Never apply if it’s raining or there is a chance of rain the day of application. If applied when humidity is high or it rains constantly for 3-4 days after SUPERTHERM ® is applied you may notice some bubbling effects on the coating. DO NOT PUNCTURE these bubbles. This is normal as the formula is water based and is absorbing the moisture and, therefore forming bubbles. After the rain stops, the sun will dry out the coating and allow it to cure down naturally. As the sun draws out the moisture, the bubbles will settle down and allow the coating to adhere in its normal dry down without problem.

3.3 APPLICATION

.1         SUPERTHERM ® can bond to metal, wood, masonry and other porous surface substrates, and can be best applied by airless or air pot sprayer, roller and by brush.

.2         If rolling, it may take two coats to apply required mils. A 3/4-inch nap roller is best.

.3         Spraying requires a .028 - .032 steel carbon tip. Remove all filters from spray equipment before using.

.4         Do not apply very thick on a single coat. If thickness is desired, apply in multiple coats. A thick coat will allow the top-coating surface to dry before the bottom thus creating cracks in the coating.

3.4 COVERAGE

.1         SUPERTHERM ® is applied at a rate of 100 square feet per gallon. This gives a mil thickness of 16 mils WFT that equals 10 mils DFT being 68% solids by volume.

.2         On a horizontal substrate this is easily achieved in one coat using the cross hatch method of up and down and side to side.

.3         On vertical substrates it is possible to apply 16 mils WFT in one coat but it's easier and better to apply it in 2 coats of 8 mils WFT each. This prevents any possible sag by going a little too thick and allows you to cross hatch (side to side then up and down) to achieve a perfect seal.

3.5 DRYING \ CURING TIME AND RECOAT WINDOWS

.1         SUPERTHERM ® is a waterborne coating which contains no co-solvents and dries by evaporation.

.2         Drying time is generally 1 hour to touch and 2 hours to recoat but these times will vary depending on relative humidity and ambient temperature. More dry time is required in a very cool or damp climate.

.3         SUPERTHERM ® completely cures is 14 – 21 days again depending on relative humidity and ambient temperature.

.4         SUPERTHERM ® contains 8% water. Water is a thermal conductor as opposed to a thermal resistor consequently the performance increases over time until all the water has evaporated out of the coating.

3.6 COLOURS

.1         First and foremost colour of course has an effect on heat build up. The darker the colour the more heat it absorbs.

.2         Unlike paint, which contains 25% - 50% water, SUPERTHERM ® only has 8% water for a high quality water based universal tint to work with. Consequently SUPERTHERM ® may be tinted to a light pastel or earth tone. The exception to this is GREY because the tint required is black which has a tendency to cover the ceramics and affect the performance. The least desirable thing is black providing heat conductance all the way through the coating.

.3         If a dark colour is desired then the recommendation is to double the mils to 16 – 20 mils DFT and topcoat with the dark colour. At least this way the ceramics will throw the absorbed heat back into the topcoat.

.4         Even with a pastel colour it's better to topcoat but then you only need 8 - 10 mils DFT of SUPERTHERM ®