Insulation systems and vapor retarders featured in Metal Architecture’s April 2021 issue.
CertainTeed Corp.
CertainTeed’s InsulSafe fiberglass blowing insulation is for pneumatic installation in open areas and minimizes dust and static electricity during application. InsulSafe XC will not settle, rot or decay, and is engineered to last the life of the building. The insulation is noncombustible and noncorrosive and does not retain moisture. InsulSafe XC is environmentally sustainable, formaldehyde-free and has a GREENGUARD Gold Certificate.
DuPont de Nemours Inc.
DuPont’s Thermax exterior foam insulation is a rigid board insulation consisting of a glass-fiber-reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core faced with 1.25-mil, embossed BLUE thermoset-coated aluminum on one side and 0.9-mil, smooth, reflective aluminum on the other side. It is used in walls and ceilings. Thermax comes in a variety of washable facers, thicknesses and lengths to 30 feet.
Therm-All Inc.
Therm-All is the exclusive distributor of Pacific Insulation Products LLC’s R-Seal rigid polyurethane board insulation in the U.S. The insulation board has integral tape tabs and can be installed directly to metal framing with thermally broken fasteners. R-Seal rigid board insulation has a high compressive strength and durable finish.
