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  • Insulation Facing Description

    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.

  • Insulation Facing Applications

    Foil Scrim Kraft Faced Insulation is ideal for a variety of building applications, including:

    • Exterior Walls: Provides thermal insulation and moisture control for building exteriors.
    • Ceilings and Basements: Helps maintain temperature control and prevent moisture damage.
    • Ductwork: Prevents heat loss and moisture buildup in HVAC systems.
    • Commercial and Industrial Spaces: Enhances energy efficiency and protects against temperature fluctuations and moisture intrusion.
  • Insulation Facing Features

    • Thermal Resistance: The aluminum foil layer reflects radiant heat, helping to maintain consistent temperatures within the building.
    • Vapor Barrier: The kraft paper facing acts as a vapor barrier, preventing moisture buildup in walls, ceilings, and ductwork.
    • Strength: Reinforced with a fiberglass scrim (5x5mm spacing), this insulation offers excellent tensile strength, preventing damage during installation and handling.
    • Energy Efficiency: The combination of the radiant heat barrier and vapor barrier helps lower energy bills by improving the overall insulation performance.
    • Fire-Resistant: This fsk foil facing often has certain fire-resistant properties, making it safer for use in various building applications.
    • Durable & Flexible: While durable, the material is also flexible enough to be easily cut and fitted into irregular spaces, such as around corners and between beams.

Insulation Facing Technical Data

Insulation Facing Properties:

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

Insulation Facing Construction:

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