rFOIL
rFOIL Metalized Foil Barrier has been specifically designed for insulating commercial and residential building assemblies, reducing the amount of radiant heat transfer. Adding rFOIL Metalized Foil Barrier to your construction project improves the insulation value of the building envelope and significantly increases its energy efficiency.
rFOIL Metalized Foil Barrier is constructed as either a single or double layer of polyethylene bubbles, sandwiched between two highly reflective surfaces. All products in this line are classified as Class 1 / Class A in accordance with the ASTM-E84-09 fire test standard. This product was mounted in accordance to ASTM-E2599-08.
Think roof, attics, walls, and even special purpose duct insulation. Now think homemade custom size cooler, camping cooker, water heater wrap, garage door insulation and shipping packaging. What do you need insulated? Imagine what you can construct from this versatile product.
Size: 4 ft (wide) x 125ft (length) x
Benefits
- Energy saving Capabilities
- Blocks 96% of radiant heat transfer
- Easy to handle and install resulting in lower labor costs
- Lightweight and can be cut to fit any configuration
- Puncture and tear-resistant
- Safe,non-toxic and non-carcinogenic
- Will not promote mold and mildew
- Unaffected by humidity
- Prevents interior condensation
- Vapor Barrier
- It can be installed over existing insulation to increase insulating properties as well as improve appearance
- Various tab options
- UV-resistant
- Class 1 / Class A fire rated (ASTM E84-09)
- NFPA 286 Full Room Burn Test
INSTALLATION METHOD
1. Staple the rFOIL® Insulation to the first truss with at least 5/16” staples.
2. Unroll the product across the trusses, pull tight and staple.
3 Run subsequent rFOIL® Insulation and butt it up to the previous installed layer
4. Apply rFOIL® tape to seams or use the the
Quick-Seam tab (if available) to seal the edges.
5. Install purlins over the rFOIL® insulation. Nail or screw to the trusses through the product.
5. Attach metal roofing as usual