Insulation Systems and Vapor Retarders – April 2020

by Christopher Brinckerhoff | April 1, 2020 12:00 am

Insulation systems and vapor retarders featured in Metal Architecture’s April 2020 issue.

CertainTeed Corp.

CertainTeed’s MemBrain vapor retarder is a polyamide film that changes permeability with ambient humidity conditions. It reacts to relative humidity by altering pore size, allowing water vapor to pass through it. When relative humidity goes above 60 percent, pores in the material expand and permeability increases, permitting drying to occur in either direction, through vapor diffusion.

www.certainteed.com [1]

Covertech Fabricating Inc.

Covertech’s rFOIL Reflective Insulation 2200 Series is a single or double layer of polyethylene bubbles bonded to and sandwiched between a radiant barrier metalized foil and white polyethylene sheet. It can be taped to purlins, stapled to rafters or studs, or rolled out onto roof decking or existing shingles prior to installation of metal roofing or siding panels.

www.rfoil.com [2]

Reef Industries Inc.

Reef Industries’ Griffolyn TX-1200 FR (fire retardant) vapor retarder is a three-ply laminate with two layers of linear low density polyethylene and a high-strength cord grid. Multiple layers and cord reinforcement resist punctures and tears. Cold-crack resistance eliminates failures in cold temperatures. Low permeability inhibits moisture transmission.

www.reefindustries.com [3]

Thermal Design Inc.

Thermal Design’s AutoCeil is a ceiling and wall insulation system with a continuous vapor retarder and air barrier. It is a seamless, tensioned, ceiling support sheet manufactured to fit building bays. AutoCeil covers sidewalls and an entire building bay with a single piece of continuous sheet material. A winch is used to lift and pull material across support struts and encapsulate purlins and girts.

thermaldesign.com/products/category/autoceil [4]

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