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K-13TM Insulation Basic Uses K-13 is the spray-applied insulation tailored to your specific project requirements for insulation (R-value), noise reduction (NRC), color, durability, condensation control, texture, and aesthetics. In addition, it usually provides these features at lower installed prices than many common systems such as rigid board and batt insulations, sprayed plasters, and acoustical ceilings. It is applied to virtually any properly prepared surface configuration of wood, steel, concrete, glass and other common construction surfaces. K-13 can be sprayed up to four inches thick overhead in one application without mechanical support. Additionally, K-13 serves as the exposed finish requiring no additional materials. With its carpet-like texture and wide variety of colors, K-13 is especially attractive as a surface finish in new construction as well as renovation projects. Available in six standard colors, K- 13 can also be specified in specially matched custom colors. Composition K-13 is a total system of recycled natural fibers, chemical treatment, binding system and application method. The K-13 system begins with specially prepared cellulose fibers which are chemically treated to add resistance to fire, mold and mildew. K-13 is produced in a strict, quality controlled manufacturing process. During application, the K-13 fibers are combined with a patented adhesive. The finished product is a strong, durable monolithic coating of a predetermined thickness. CAN/ULC-S703 and NRC Test Data
Thermal Performance K-13 insulates by creating dead air spaces between and within its hollow fibers. Because K-13 fibers are sprayed-in-place, they fill cracks, seams and voids, forming a monolithic coating over the substrate which reduces air infiltration. Unlike prefabricated insulations, K-13 has no voids or compressed areas to reduce thermal efficiency. The result is a more effective in-place product with exceptionally low heat transfer characteristics. The patented adhesive utilized in the installation of K-13 adheres to virtually all common construction materials including: metal, wood, concrete, urethane, styrofoam and glass. Some surfaces may require pretreatment prior to installing K- 13. This unique adhesive provides unequaled strength allowing applications of 3/4 inch to over 5 inches without mechanical support. This capability provides R-values from 3 to over 19. Acoustical Properties
The resilient fibers of K-13 absorb sound energy instead of reflecting it, reducing reverberation time and making speech and music more intelligible. Excessive noise is eliminated with the application of K-13 while greatly improving ambient sound quality in a wide variety of building projects including auditoriums, sports facilities, detention facilities, television and sound studios, convention centers and parking garages. Fire Resistance K-13 has been rated and approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation for use in the following categories: a) Category 1: As an interior finish material of low fire hazard (Class I Building Material) over noncombustible surfaces not requiring automatic sprinkler protection in and of itself. b) Category 11: As a protective coating to delay the ignition and reduce the surface burning rate of combustible wood and cellulosic fiber building materials. c) Category III: As a protective coating to delay the ignition and reduce the surface burning rate of low melting, combustible cellular plastic building materials and to protect their dimensional stability for a brief period. d) Category IV: As a protective coating for building structural steel to supplement automatic sprinkler protection in preventing structural failure temperatures of the steel in high fire hazard occupancies. e) Category V: As a protective coating to the underside of Class 11 insulated steel roof deck construction to sufficiently lower the rate of fuel contribution from the Class 11 deck components to qualify the construction as Class I allowing automatic sprinkler protection to be omitted where permissible under Factory Mutual Standards. Moisture For areas such as indoor pools and ice arenas, K-13 aids in condensation control. The proper combination of K-13 and ventilation prevents condensation on metal, concrete and other surfaces. K-13 actually reduces ventilation requirements, saving in both the ventilation equipment investment and operating costs. Availability and Costs K-13 is available throughout Western Canada. Contact our representative for advice on special or unusual conditions or geographic locations. Cost of K-13 will vary due to factors of local labour, shipping, quantities and unusual conditions. Warranty
Can-Cell Industries Inc. warrants K-13 to meet published specifications. The applicator must warrant a specific product installation. Maintenance The adhesive used to apply K-13 provides a strong, durable, and resilient bond. This unique combination of properties provides remarkable durability. K-13 will resist impact and abrasion without cracking or spalling typical to many cementious or plaster based materials. Technical Services Can-Cell Industries Inc. has field representatives, plant technicians, and engineers available to assist and advise. Extensive technical research data and test reports are available to assist designers and applicators in addressing unique situations. A master guide specification section on K-13 is available here. This section is written to permit specifiers to quickly edit a pre-organized specification section to suit a specific project. Suppliers
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