Foil Scrim Kraft Faced Insulation consists of multiple layers for optimal performance:
1. Aluminum Foil Layer (18u): Reflects heat and serves as a radiant heat barrier.
2. Fiberglass Scrim (5x5mm spacing): Adds strength and durability, preventing damage during installation.
3. Kraft Paper Layer: Acts as a vapor barrier, reducing moisture problems in the wall cavity and improving thermal resistance.
The multi-layer construction makes Foil Scrim Kraft Insulation highly effective at maintaining consistent indoor temperatures while controlling moisture levels, which is especially crucial in high-humidity environments.
Foil Scrim Kraft Faced Insulation is ideal for a variety of building applications, including:
Physical properties |
Test Method |
Value (English) |
Value (Metric) |
Basis weight |
Scale |
17 lbs / 1000 ft2 |
83 gsm |
Permeance (WVTR) |
ASTM E96, Procedure A |
0.02 perm |
1.15 ng/N.s |
Tensile Strength-MD |
ASTM D828 |
17 lbs / In |
75 N/25mm |
Tensile Strength-XD |
ASTM D828 |
17 lbs / In |
75N/25mm |
Burst Strength |
ASTM D774 |
50.8psi |
35 N/cm2 |
Low temperature Resistance |
ASTM D1790 4 hrs @ -40℉ (-40℃) |
Remains Flexible No Delamination |
Remains Flexible No Delamination |
High temperature Resistance |
ASTM D1790 4 hrs @ +240℉ (+116℃) |
Remains Flexible No Delamination |
Remains Flexible No Delamination |
Emissivity |
ASTM E408 |
-0.05 |
-0.05 |
Composition |
Description |
Value (English) |
Value (Metric) |
Foil |
Aluminum |
0.72 mil |
18 micron |
Reinforcing- MD |
Fiberglass |
1/5 inch spacing |
5mm spacing |
Reinforcing-XD |
Fiberglass |
1/5 inch spacing |
5mm spacing |
Heat-Activated Adhesive |
Polyethylene |
1 mil |
25 micron |