Reflective Rigid Foam Insulation

0 56 in x 4 ft x 8 ft 1 unfaced polystyrene foam board insulation item 511270 model 100000050497.

Reflective rigid foam insulation.

It s made of environmentally sound closed cell polyisocyanurate foam bonded to a durable white matte non glare aluminum facer and a reflective reinforced aluminum facer. There are no itchy fibers and the only tools required are a utility knife safety glasses and a tape measure. R 5 scored square edge rigid foam board insulation sheathing model 20we view the owens corning exterior insulation 18 98 18 98. Set your store to see local availability.

This thermal insulation uses closed cell foam plus two aluminum surfaces and trapped airspaces to form an efficient. Silverboard acoustic rigid foam insulation is a high silverboard acoustic rigid foam insulation is a high performance flat sheet insulation material made from expanded polystyrene eps which is coated with a layer of reflective film laminated on both sides. This foam board insulation is available with straight or tongue and groove edges to help limit air movement. However foam insulation has higher r values and forms an air barrier which can eliminate some of the other costs and tasks associated with weatherizing a home such as caulking applying housewrap and vapor barrier and taping joints.

The reflectix site provides a great range of information about this and about how it differs from other types of insulation. It is denser than eps and provides more r value with a rating of 5 per inch of thickness. The key to using reflectix properly is that you should take a little time to understand how reflective insulation works in the first place. This foam board insulation is the rigid pink or blue panels that can be found at home centers in many different thicknesses.

Multiple options are available for fastening the product. Kingspan insulation r 3 common. Johns manville r panel rigid roof insulation board offers r values of up to r 23 6 providing high thermal efficiency. Staples screws washers foil tape contact cement or construction adhesive.

Owens corning foamular 150 1 in. This reflective insulation product is not only versatile but very easy to work with and install. Buy 48 or more 15 18. Foam insulation products and installation usually cost more than traditional batt insulation.

This highly effective combination of materials offers a higher r value per inch. R panel is manufactured with a closed cell polyisocyanurate foam core bonded to fiberglass reinforced facers and designed for use over metal nailable and non nailable roof decks with a variety of membrane systems.