Astro-Foil Relective Insulation
Special Features
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Foil/Bubble, Bubble/Foil: Two (2) layers of polyethylene bubble film, sandwiched between two (2) layers of 99% pure aluminum foil.
APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENT
For use in walls, floors, and ceilings of all types of buildings. Especially suited for post frame and pre-engineered metal buildings. Works well in all climates, but especially suited for hot, humid regions. Fits many automotive and other applications where high performance in small spaces is required.
FEATURES, ATTRIBUTES
Available in a variety of constructions, including: Foil/Bubble/Foil; Foil/Bubble/Bubble; Foil/Bubble; PET/Foil/Bubble/Bubble/Foil; PET/Foil/Bubble/Bubble/Foil/PET; Foil/White Bubble; PET/Foil/WhiteBubble/White Bubble. Available in standard widths of 2", 12", 16", 24", 36", 48", 72". Custom widths also available up to 96" wide. Standard lengths are 10', 25', 50', 100', 125'. Custom lengths are available up to 250'.
Astro-Foil Reflective Insulation has many applications. It can be used as the primary insulation in every type of building and in all climates. Commercial structures like post-frame and pre-engineered metal buildings that are used for light industrial, warehousing, and animal and poultry confinement can take advantage of Astro-Foil's excellent thermal properties.
Ice rinks and other buildings that install Astro-Foil Reflective Insulation exposed to the inside of the building, get the added benefit of better light with fewer fixtures. Astro-Foil Reflective Insulation is extensively used by manufacturers of recreational vehicles, conversion vans, as well as stand alone products like auto and aircraft window sunshields
Astro-Foil Reflective Insulation consists of 2 layers of polyethylene bubble film sandwiched between 2 layers of 99.9% pure aluminum foil, bonded together with 5 layers of polyethylene film, making a 9 layer structure 5/16ths inch thick.
Astro-Foil Reflective Insulation is truly a special insulating material with important benefits for hot summer temperatures. That's because Astro-Foil Reflective Insulation reflects up to 97% of the radiant heat rays that strike its surfaces. Combine this unique ability to keep the effects of the hot sun from penetrating buildings with Astro-Foil's impermeability to moisture and wind infiltration and you have the perfect solution to insulation problems in many applications.
| Specifications: | Performance | Prope |
| Thickness | 5/16 inch Nominal | 8mm |
| Weight | 1.25oz. per sq.ft. | 382 g/m |
| Temperature Range | -60° to 180°F | 46° to 86 |
| Flame Spread ASTM E-84 | 20 -- Smoke developed 30 | |
| Fire Rating | NFPA Class A/UBC Class 1 | |
| Linear Shrinkage | None | |
| Puncture Resistance | 66 lbs. per sq. in. | 455kPa |
| Emissivity/Reflectivity | 0.03 - 0.05 | 95 - 97% |
| R-Value (ft. hr F/Btu) ASTM C-236 | 15 (Down), 7.31 (Horizontal) 5.4 (Up) | |
| U-Value (Btu/ft. hr F) | 0.0820, (Down) 0.119 (Horizontal) 0.139, (Up) |
Tuff-Stuff Moisture Barrier
Special Features
- Absolute Moisture Barrier
Keeps heat-robbing ground moisture away from the concrete. - Reduces Downward Heat Loss by over 50%
Exceeds the requirements of most HVAC load calculation programs. - Super-Strong 152 PSI Puncture Resistance
Will support over 6" of concrete plus floor loads indefinitely. - Total of Over 16 mil Extruded Polyethylene Film
Withstands rough handling by installers and finishers. - Air-Encapsulating Vacuum Formed Bubbles
Results in structure that will not delaminate. - Laminated With 99% Pure Polished Aluminum
Adds a reflectve benefit to the intrinsic R-value. - PET Coating Strengthens and Protects Foil Against Chemical Erosion
Tuff-Stuff can be laid with the foil side up or down, whichever is most convenient.
| Specifications: | Rating | Test Method |
| Absolute Moisture Barrier | 0.0002 (Impermeable) | ASTM E 96-95 |
| Puncture Resistance | 151.8 PSI | ASTM F 1306 Fed. Test Std. 101C-Method 2031 |
| Tensile Strength | 85-95 lb/sq. in. | ASTM D 412 |
| Flame and Smoke Rating | Class 1, Class A | ASTM E 84 |
| Foil Reflectance/Emittance | 76% / 24 % | ASTM E 408 |
| System Thermal Resistance | ||
| Concrete (0.10 R/inch) | 0.20 R (2 in.) | ASHRAE Handbook |
| Sand (0.40 R/inch) | 0.60 R (1.5 in.) | ASHRAE Handbook |
| TUFF-STUFF | 1.30 R | ASTM C 518 |
| Gravel (0.15 R/inch) | 0.45 R (3 in.) | ASHRAE Handbook |
| Total R-value | 2.55 R (system) | |
| Insect and Fungi Resistant |
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