NAHB Research Center, Inc.

NVLAP Lab Code: 100104-0


Address and Contact Information:

400 Prince George's Boulevard
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-8731
Contact: Mr. Robert L. Hill, P.E.
Phone: 301-430-6244
Fax: 301-430-6184
E-Mail: bhill@nahbrc.com
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URL: http://www.nahbrc.com

NVLAP Accreditation Information

Listed below is the scope of accreditation for this laboratory as of February 10, 2012. For additional information, contact NVLAP at (301) 975-4016.

Send E-Mail to NVLAP at: NVLAP@nist.gov


Thermal Insulation Materials

Accreditation Valid From: January 1, 2012 Through: December 31, 2012

[01/ANOTE] Note:
All NVLAP-accredited test methods under the TIM Program apply only to thermal insulation materials or assemblies of materials used to provide resistance to heat flow, including any accessories, vapor retarders, and facings.

  • Corrosiveness

[01/C03] ASTM C665 (Sec. 13.8)
Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing (Corrosiveness)

  • Mass, Density, and Dimensional Stability

[01/D02] ASTM C167
Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations

[01/D27] ASTM C739 (Sec. 8)
Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation (Design Density)

  • Related Material Properties

[01/V04] ASTM E96
Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

[01/V07] ASTM C1104/C1104M
Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation

[01/V13] ASTM C1304
Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials

[01/V22] ASTM C1224
Reflective Insulation for Building Applications

  • Thermal Resistance

[01/T06] ASTM C518
Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus

[01/T09] ASTM C653
Thermal Resistance of Low-Density Blanket-Type Mineral Fiber Insulation

[01/T10] ASTM C687
Thermal Resistance of Loose-Fill Building Insulation

[01/T13] ASTM C1363
Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus

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