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History of Conditioning Methods. 1970s to early 80s: Time of Manufacture RIC/TIMA 281-1 Uniform Conditioning Period – 6 months Practical Comparative ASTM C 1289: PIMA 101 or 90 days @ 140 °F – 1987 ORNL Joint project (1992) – PIMA, NRCA, DOE, EPA ASTM C1303
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History of Conditioning Methods • 1970s to early 80s: Time of Manufacture • RIC/TIMA 281-1 • Uniform Conditioning Period – 6 months • Practical • Comparative • ASTM C 1289: PIMA 101 or 90 days @ 140 °F – 1987 • ORNL Joint project (1992) – PIMA, NRCA, DOE, EPA • ASTM C1303 • Accelerated aging through slicing and scaling • Validation – R-value of lab samples matched in situ polyiso
History of Conditioning Methods • LTTR (Long-Term Thermal Resistance) 2001 • – 15 year time weighted average • 1995: ASTM C 1303 • December 2000: CAN/ULC-S770 • Effective January 1, 2003 • LTTR based on CAN/ULC –S770 approved as an addition to • ASTM C 1289-02 • R-Value of 6 Per Inch – increased with thicker boards • Extensive Educational Programs • Users • Specifiers • Designers
R-Values are changing – Nothing More. • Same Product • Same Physical Properties • Same Approvals • Polyiso Remains The Highest R-Value per Inch of any Rigid Board Insulation • Same FM and UL Approvals • PIMA Quality Mark Program
New Values The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association’s (PIMA) recommendation for a Class 1 roof is suggested to have a designed R-value of 5.7 per inch. PIMA also recommends that you check with the manufacturer for their 2014 published LTTR values.
An Easy Comparison Same Product… Different Testing Method = New Results 38 MPG 30 MPG
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