FireSpan® Mineral Wool Curtain Wall Insulation- Exceptional performance in Perimeter Fire Containment Systems
- Provides fire protection in rated assemblies
- Fire resistant to temperatures above 2,000°F (1,093°C)
- Conserves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions
- High recycled content
- Mold resistant
- Controls noise and sound
- Natural dark color provides shadowing in glass spandrels
Thermafiber ® FireSpan® 90 & FireSpan® 40 InsulationsDescription: THERMAFIBER® FireSpan® products are designed to provide fire protection in curtain wall and perimeter fire containment systems. These products are noncombustible, moisture-resistant, noncorrosive, nondeteriorating, mildew-proof and vermin-proof. Its natural dark color provides shadowing in glass spandrels. FireSpan® 40 & 90 insulations provide thermal insulation, fire protection, acoustical and vapor control in many different fire containment assemblies of 1, 2, and 3-hr ratings. Product Options: - FireSpan® 40, 2” or greater thickness, is available with a vapor retarding foil facing.
- FireSpan® 90, 1” or greater thickness, is available with a vapor retarding foil facing.
- Recycled Content Options:
Standard Fiber (Compiles with EPA Preference Program)..................Minimum 75%
Installation: FireSpan® products should be mechanically attached to horizontal and vertical mullions with architect approved insulation fasteners. Reinforce FireSpan insulation on the outer insulation surface at the safing line. Typical reinforcement members include hat channels, “L” angles, and “T” bars. Thermafiber Inc.’s patented Impasse system is designed to quickly and easily mechanically attach FireSpan insulation to curtain wall systems.
Standard Sizes: | Thickness* | Widths** | Lengths** | FireSpan 40 | 2”- 7” | 24”, 36”, 72” | 48”, 60”, 72” | FireSpan 90 | 1”- 7” | 24”, 36”, 72” | 48”, 60”, 72” | Tolerances | +1/4”, - 1/8” | ± 1/8” | + 3/4” , - 1/4” | *Thicknesses are available in 1/2” increments. **Consult sales representative for custom size options. |
Technical Data: | | | | Tested to ASTM E 84 | | | Tested to ASTM C 518 | Unfaced | Foil Faced | Product Designation | Nominal Density | “k” @ 75° [24°C] BTU.in/hr.sq. ft. °F | “R” value per inch of thickness*** | Flame Spread | Smoke Developed | Flame Spread | Smoke Developed | FireSpan 40 | 4.0 pcf | 0.24 | ‘R’= 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | FireSpan 90 | 8.0 pcf | 0.24 | ‘R’= 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ***R = thickness divided by ‘k’ |
Fire-Containment Tests Per ASTM E 2307 FireSpan® insulation is the insulation for perimeter fire containment. Thermafiber has performed decades of testing in all of the containment systems listed below. For more complete test information, see SA707, THERMAFIBER Life-Safety Fire Containment Systems technical catalog or UL and Intertek (formerly OPL) Directories. For a full listing of containment systems visit www.thermafiber.com and click on Fire Rated Assemblies. - Aluminum Spandrel Curtain Wall Fire Containment
- Steel Stud-Framed/Gypsum Sheathing Curtain Wall Fire Containment
- Glass Spandrel Curtain Wall Fire Containment
- Granite Spandrel Curtain Wall Fire Containment
- Precast Concrete Spandrel
Standards Compliance: FireSpan® 40 and 90 meet the following: | ASTM C 665 | Type I, III (Class A, Category 1) | ASTM C 612 | FireSpan 40 Type IA, IB, II, III, IVA | ASTM C 612 | FireSpan 90 Type IA, IB, II, III, IVA | ASTM E 136 | Rated Non-combustible per NFPA Standard 220 | ASTM E 96 | Unfaced, 50 Perms as tested | ASTM E 96 | Foil Faced, 0.02 Perms as tested | ASTM C 1104 | Sorption less than 1% by volume | ASTM C 356 | Linear Shrinkage <2% @ 1200°F (650° C) | ICC ES Report | ER-2331 | Curtain wall products are approved by: New York City Board of Standards & Appeals – (under BSA 214-73-SM & accepted by MEA-209-82, Vol. II). Also, MEA-189-93-M and MEA-190-93-M. |
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