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What is Reflective Insulation?

Insulation that forms enclosed air spaces.

The insulation layers include a special grade of Aluminum.

Aluminum foil has the properties of High reflectivity and Low emissivity that block up to 97% of radiant energy, so heat transfer through radiation is effectively eliminated.

Emissivity (or Emittance) refers to the ability of a material’s surface to emit or transmit radiant energy. All materials have an emittance that ranges from zero to one. The lower the emittance of a material, the lower the heat (infra-red radiant energy) radiated from its surface. A black body (flat black painted metal) would have a high emittance close to 1.0. Aluminum foil has an emittance of 0.03 – 0.05

Reflectivity (or Reflectance) refers to the fraction of incoming radiant energy that is reflected from the surface.

HIGH-PERM VERSION (NOT A VAPOR RETARDER)

…Recommended in Hot, humid climates such as Florida.

Masonry Wall InsulationMasonry Wall Insulation Installed on Wood or Metal FurringInstalled on Wood or Metal Furring

Class B Flammability Rating should Class B Flammability Rating should not be left exposed generally covered not be left exposed generally covered by Drywallby Drywall

AA2 Vapor Shield for AA2 Vapor Shield for installation over installation over wood or metal wood or metal

R-4.1R-4.13/4” Wood Furring3/4” Wood Furring

R-4.6R-4.67/8” Metal Hat Channel7/8” Metal Hat Channel

R-5.1R-5.11-1/2” Wood Furring1-1/2” Wood Furring

Masonry Wall Insulation Masonry Wall Insulation Installed on Wood or Metal FurringInstalled on Wood or Metal Furring



VR Plus has a Class A Flammability RatingVR Plus has a Class A Flammability Ratingthat in most building applications can be that in most building applications can be left left ExposedExposed

VR Plus Shield for VR Plus Shield for installation over installation over

Wood or Metal Wood or Metal


R-7.0R-7.01-1/2” Wood or 1-1/2” Wood or

1-5/8” Metal Framing1-5/8” Metal Framing

Masonry Wall Insulation Masonry Wall Insulation Installed on Wood or Metal FurringInstalled on Wood or Metal Furring



M-Shield has a Class A Flammability RatingM-Shield has a Class A Flammability Ratingthat in most building applications can be that in most building applications can be left left ExposedExposed

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M-Shield for installation M-Shield for installation over Wood or Metalover Wood or Metal

R-4.1R-4.13/4” Wood Furring3/4” Wood Furring


R-5.1R-5.11-1/2” Wood Furring1-1/2” Wood Furring

AA2 Vapor Shield Hi-Perm, AA2 Vapor Shield Hi-Perm, VR Plus Shield Hi- VR Plus Shield Hi-

Perm and M-ShieldPerm and M-Shield

Are also available withAre also available withIntegral Tape Tab Integral Tape Tab seam, for seam, for attaching to metal framing.attaching to metal framing.

Reflective Insulation -Study changes Performance Perception

Reflective Insulation is the most

cost-effective insulation system

for block-wall construction:

Adequate thermal performanceLow cost per R-Value Greater energy savings and payback

…due to lower installation cost andgreater annual savings in heatingand cooling expenses.

Study conducted by R& D Services, Cookeville, TN

This study included:►Weather data from 5 Florida cities, which included Jacksonville, Panama City, Orlando, Tampa and Miami. ►Samples of 5 different one-story masonry block-wall structures were used, each constructed with a distinct insulation system.

Block-Wall Structures used...Wall-1: [Base Case = ¼” stucco, 8-inch block, ¾” furring, ½” gypsum]Wall-2: added AA2 Vapor Shield Hi-Perm (One Reflective Air Space)Wall-3: added ¾” Foam Board cut between furringWall-4: added VR Plus Shield Hi-Perm (Two Reflective Air Spaces)Wall-5: added ¾” Foam on Block tacked with ¾” furring to block

While both structures using the Reflective Insulation outperformed the other samples in the study, VR Plus Shield Hi-Perm showed the best value in calculated simple pay back.

Hybrid Insulation Solutions

Can be Combined with:

• FOAM-IN-PLACE

• FOAM BOARD

Masonry Wall Applications

NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Types of Facilities:Multi-Family (over 3 stories) - Apartments, Condominiums, etc.LodgingOfficeHealth CareGovernment/Public SafetyManufacturing/WarehousesEducational/Colleges, Universities & K-12Retail

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Types of Facilities:

Multi-Family (up to 3 stories) – Townhomes, Condominiums, etc.Single-Family Homes

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