Prodex Total 48 Inch Insulation combines the benefits of reflective insulation, (R value 15.67), radiant barrier and vapor barrier. That means you'll have a cool, dry structure in summer and a warm, dry structure in winter. It is used as a stand-alone or supplemental insulation. Applications include pole barns, metal buildings, attics, garages, roofs, basements, crawlspaces, radiant floor heating, air ducts, under concrete and more. It is ICC-ES Recognized, ENERGY STAR qualified and is eligible for the 2011 Tax Credit. It reflects 97% of radiant heat (the primary source of heat flow). Prodex works well in HOT and COLD climates. Other benefits of Prodex include sound deadening and easy installation. Reflective aluminum foil on each side of a 5mm closed-cell polyethylene foam center.

A pole barn or metal building insulation system requires a reflective insulation, radiant barrier and vapor barrier. The metal skin causes sweating (condensation), unbearable heat in summer and frigid temperatures in winter. Prodex serves a true vapor barrier and condensation eliminator. It has a high r-value and it's the number one performing radiant heat barrier. It is superior to fiberglass batt in metal buildings and pole barns because it is unaffected by humidity or water -- It doesn't mildew or promote fungus growth and it adds a radiant barrier to keep the building cool in the summer -- It doesn't promote nesting for rodents, bugs and birds. It is also much easier and less expensive to install. It is superior to double bubble insulation in metal buildings because the heat of the metal skin doesn't cause its polyethylene micro-bubbles to collapse.  

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Technical Data Prodex Total Insulation AD5 ICC-ES Recognized #ESR-2350 and Energy Star Qualified R Values                                       :                                        Heat Flow Direction Roof Application Down One (1) layer of Prodex * 15.67 Two (2) layers of Prodex * 21.10 Wall Application Horizontal One (1) layer of Prodex * 7.00 Two (2) layers of Prodex * 9.58 Crawl Space Up One (1) layer of Prodex * 6.00 Two (2) layers of Prodex * 8.24 * The above testing consisted of applying Prodex with an airspace of 2.64 inch on each side of product. Test method ASTM 1116. Interior side of product was exposed. 2 x 6 wood assembly 24 Inch.   Characteristics Value Regulation Cell Structure Closed cell polyethelene foam   Nominal Thickness 13/64 inch, 5 mm   Perm rating less than 0.1 (class 1 vapor barrier) ASTM E-96 Noise Insulation 19dBA IRAM 4063 Flame Spread Index 25 or less E84-10 Smoke Developed Index 45 or less E84-10  UL 723, UBC 8-1, NFPA 255 MSDS sheet Compliance with International Building code (IBC) 2006 and 2009 and international residential code  (IRC) 2006 and 2009 Compliance with 2006 and 2009 International Energy conservation code (IECC) Class 1 vapor retarder Reflective insulation is the most effective when airspace exists between the insulation and the adjacent material. The R value of the system will vary dependent on the airspace size and the direction of the heat flow, and the conductive and convective properties of surrounding materials. We are not able to expand on the Characteristics, Values or Regulations shown in above chart. All pertinent technical information available is posted above. Please consult your local code official if concerned with an approval. Because heat rises, you'll have more winter heat loss through your roof than through your walls; therefore, it's more important having a higher R-value in the roof than walls. The radiant barrier component of Prodex addresses summer heat gain. Heat gain is higher in the attic because the sun is beating down on it all day (it's not uncommon to have summer daytime temperatures in an attic cavity that exceed 140 to 150 degrees F). Prodex Seals: Mechanical characteristics/physical proof below: High compression recuperation. It takes back 97% of its form after applying a load of 11 PSI (It does not collapse). Low compression creep, 0.2 PSI, 168 hours, 6% deformation. High yield point, elastic material Prodex Elasticity With a pressure of 6 PSI Prodex compresses just 6%. When the load is relieved it takes back its initial shape. The density of the foam s between 1.25 lb/ft (sq) - 1.87 lb/ft (sq). This gives the material real body.  APPROVALS / CERTIFICATIONS

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