K-13 Thermal Insulation

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K-13 thermal insulation is a spray-applied thermal and acoustical insulation typically used as an exposed ceiling spray insulation, requiring no additional barriers or materials. K-13 meets project requirements for thermal insulation and noise control with an attractive natural texture that is available in standard and custom colors.

Thermal Insulation Spray

The K-13 system begins with specially prepared cellulose fibers combined with natural fire retardants in a strict, quality-controlled manufacturing process to produce a Class 1, Class A rated material. K-13 is then spray-applied by an international network of professional contractors licensed by ICC to ensure consistent and predictable results. During application, the K-13 fibers combine with a patented water-based adhesive resulting in a durable, exposed finish.

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THERMAL CONTROL

K-13 is sprayed-in-place, filling cracks, seams, and voids to form a monolithic coating over the substrate, helping to reduce air infiltration. Unlike prefabricated insulations, K-13 has no voids or compressed areas to reduce thermal efficiency, resulting in exceptionally low heat-loss characteristics and an R-Value of 3.7 per inch.

K-13 can be sprayed up to 5″ thick in one application without mechanical support. For an even higher R-Value, we recommend the K-13 High-R System, a mechanically supported system for R-Values exceeding R-19.

ASTM C 518 – Thermal Conductivity (R-Value)

K-13 R-Value Chart | ASTM C 518 | R-Value: 3.7 per inch
Avg. Application ThicknessR-Value
1"3.7
2"7.5
3"11.25
4"15
5"18.75
6"22.5
7"26.25
8"30
9"33.75
10"37.5

SoUND CONTROL

K-13 reduces excessive noise often present in modern design trends, significantly improving ambient sound quality and speech intelligibility.

K-13’s superior acoustical performance is measured using the room reverberation method per ASTM C 423 to calculate a noise reduction coefficient (NRC). The resilient fibers of K-13 absorb sound energy instead of reflecting it, effectively reducing reverberation time and making it the perfect solution for noisy environments like restaurants, entertainment venues, or open-office plans.

ASTM C 423 – Sound Absorption (NRC)

K-13 on Solid Backing
Inches125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1,000 Hz2,000 Hz4,000 HzNRC
1”0.110.320.840.991.010.980.80
1.5"0.210.461.061.131.021.000.90
1.75”0.300.741.141.060.990.981.00
2”0.470.901.061.061.081.071.00
3”0.570.991.041.031.000.981.00
4”0.841.061.011.031.000.981.05
5”0.990.891.051.031.001.001.00
K-13 on 1.5” Metal Deck
Inches125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1,000 Hz2,000 Hz4,000 HzNRC
1.5"0.360.891.261.071.011.001.05
3"0.971.041.130.990.950.981.05
K-13 on 2” Metal Deck
Inches125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1,000 Hz2,000 Hz4,000 HzNRC
1"0.390.630.960.991.041.060.90
2"0.550.991.131.061.051.101.05
K-13 on 3” Metal Deck
Inches125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1,000 Hz2,000 Hz4,000 HzNRC
1"0.500.660.971.021.051.030.95
1.5"0.550.921.111.020.950.991.00
2.75"0.690.981.171.030.971.041.05

CUSTOM COLORS AVAILABLE

K-13 is available in five standard colors as well as specially matched custom colors.

Please contact us for more information on customizing your K-13 application.

K-13 Standard Color Chart

Note: Color selection will affect the final price.

Camden Apartments
EF North America Headquarters
U.S. Air Force Academy
University of Michigan Stadium

Camden Apartments

Houston, Texas

K-13 in Gray

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Camden Apartments in Houston, Texas, is a luxury residential community featuring extensive amenity spaces above an expansive parking structure. To improve comfort and energy efficiency, K-13 in Gray was applied to the parking garage ceiling, helping reduce thermal transfer between the garage and occupied spaces above. The spray-applied finish also helps limit noise transmission, supporting a quieter living environment while providing a durable, exposed finish suited to the demands of multi- family construction.

SUSTAINABILITY

K-13 is made from 80% Pre-Consumer Recycled Content and inventoried to 1,000 PPM in accordance with the HPD Collaborative.

K-13 is UL GREENGUARD Gold certified and compliant with LEED v4: Low-Emitting Materials, CDHP/ California Section 01350, SCAQMD Rule 1168, and CHPS- Acoustical Ceiling. Additionally, K-13’s thermal and acoustical performance may contribute to sustainable credit categories for green-building initiatives.

K-13 does not contain silica dust, asbestos, mineral or glass fibers, or PCB’s.

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Sustainable Credit Categories - LEED V4

MATERIALS + RESOURCES:

RECYCLED CONTENT:80% Pre-Consumer
REGIONAL MATERIALS: Manufactured by International Cellulose Corporation in Houston, TX.
MATERIAL INGREDIENT REPORTING: Inventoried to 1,000 PPM in accordance with the HPD Collaborative.

 

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:

INDOOR AIR QUALITY:
UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified
May Contribute Towards:
LEED v4: Indoor Air Quality Assessment
LEED v4: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies

THERMAL COMFORT:
Ure-K has exceptionally low heat-loss characteristics with an R-Value of 3.6 per inch, contributing R-4.5 at the standard 1.25″ application thickness.

ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS:
M1 Classified as a Low-Emitting Building Material Compliant With:
LEED v4: Low-Emitting Materials
CDHP/California Section 01350
SCAQMD Rule 1168
CHPS – Acoustical Ceiling

TECHNICAL DATA

ASTM Standards Compliance
  • ASTM C 423 – Sound Absorption
  • ASTM C 518 – Thermal Conductivity
  • ASTM C 739 – Cellulosic Fiber
  • ASTM C 1149 – Spray-Applied Cellulose Insulation
  • ASTM D 2244 – Light Reflectance
  • ASTM E 84 – Surface Burning Characteristics
  • ASTM E 90 – Sound Transmission
  • ASTM E 736 – Cohesion/Adhesion – Bond Strength
  • ASTM E 759 – Bond Deflection
  • ASTM E 859 – Air Erosion
  • ASTM E 1042 – Acoustical Absorption
ASTM C 423 – Sound Absorption (NRC)

K-13 on Solid Backing

Inches125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1,000 Hz2,000 Hz4,000 HzNRC
1”0.110.320.840.991.010.980.80
1.5"0.210.461.061.131.021.000.90
1.75”0.300.741.141.060.990.981.00
2”0.470.901.061.061.081.071.00
3”0.570.991.041.031.000.981.00
4”0.841.061.011.031.000.981.05
5”0.990.891.051.031.001.001.00

K-13 on 1.5” Metal Deck
Inches125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1,000 Hz2,000 Hz4,000 HzNRC
1.5"0.360.891.261.071.011.001.05
3"0.971.041.130.990.950.981.05

K-13 on 2” Metal Deck
Inches125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1,000 Hz2,000 Hz4,000 HzNRC
1"0.390.630.960.991.041.060.90
2"0.550.991.131.061.051.101.05

K-13 on 3” Metal Deck
Inches125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1,000 Hz2,000 Hz4,000 HzNRC
1"0.500.660.971.021.051.030.95
1.5"0.550.921.111.020.950.991.00
2.75"0.690.981.171.030.971.041.05

All acoustical testing was performed by an NVLAP-accredited laboratory. Testing is available on request.

ASTM C 518 – Thermal Conductivity

R-Value: 3.7 per inch

K-13 R-Value Chart | ASTM C 518

Avg. Application ThicknessR-Value
1"3.7
2"7.5
3"11.25
4"15
5"18.75
6"22.5
7"26.25
8"30
9"33.75
10"37.5

ASTM D 2244 - Light Reflectance

K-13 Standard Color Light Reflectance Value

Standard ColorLight Reflectance Value (LRV)
White84+
Light Gray73+
Gray45+
Tan46+
Black17+

ASTM E 736 – Cohesion/Adhesion – Bond Strength

K-13: Bond Strength is greater than 150 psf

ASTM E 84 – Surface Burning Characteristics

K-13 has a Class 1, Class A fire rating per ASTM E 84, UL 723, NFPA 255, and UBC 42.

Flame Spread – 5

Smoke Developed – 5

Underwriters’ Laboratories – Ref. #R5499

K-13 has been rated and approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation.

Miscellaneous Codes & Approvals
  • Underwriters Laboratories – Classified Code Compliance Report UL ER 5499
  • Factory Mutual Research
    Federal Defense Logistics Agency Cage Code: ONJU2
  • Federal Specification – SS-S-111C
  • Corps of Engineers Guide Specifications – CE-201.01
  • Department of the Navy Guide Specifications – NFGS-07218
  • EPA 40 CFR Part 248
  • Los Angeles – RR-24311
  • New York – MEA 65-96-M
  • Meets California Bureau of Home Furnishings Standards
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
    K-13 meets IBC 2009 Section 803.10 Stability requirements for Interior Finish materials.

Substrate Compatibility

Our patented water-based adhesive adheres to virtually any properly prepared substrate and ceiling configuration, including metal deck, barrel-vaults, concrete “T” corrugated decks, gypsum, wood, concrete, and other complex surfaces.

K-13 Over Fireproofing

K-13 is UL Approved and listed in (15) UL BXUV Guide Design Assemblies as allowable sprayed fiber for application over Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials.

The following roof, floor, and beam UL® Design Assemblies include both K-13 & SonaSpray “fc”:

D779, D798, D925, D985, P725, P732, P753, D759, D858, D902, G801, G705, P719, P723, P819

FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS – ANSI/UL 263

K-13 DOCUMENTATION & DOWNLOADS

BROCHURES

SPECIFICATIONS

K-13 Spec

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K-13 High-R System Spec

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Parking Garage Spec

PDF | DOC

Protek-13 Parking Spec

PDF | DOC

TECHNICAL DATA

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS