Bubble Insulation as compared to Prodex Total Insulation

Bubble Insulation is compose of one or two layer of encapsulated polyethylene air bubbles sandwiched between two metalized surfaces. Prodex is 5mm (1/4") closed cell polyethylene foam sandwiched between two 99% pure aluminum, low emissivity surfaces.The major difference between bubble reflective insulation and Prodex Total Insulation is the long-term performance of each product.

Single bubble, double bubble and Prodex Total Insulation are suitable for metal buildings, pole barns, attics, crawl spaces, radiant floor heating, roofs, basements, garages and more. Each of these radiant barriers block radiant heat transfer (primary source of heat flow). They all have a measured R-value and are effective vapor barriers.

Because "bubble Insulation" is composed of only air bubbles it loses its thickness in time. The collapsing of the center eventually allows the metalized surfaces to touch; thereby, allowing transference of energy (heat and cold). Double bubble insulation r value reduces as its center collapes. There is little difference between single bubble and double bubble insulation. The latter simply has two layers of air bubbles (a balloon with a little extra air). You're simply buying more air when selecting double bubble insulation over single bubble insulation.

• Prodex Total Insulation auto seals once it is fastened, screwed or stapled. Bubble insulation cracks and pops in time.
• Prodex Total Insulation polyethylene micro bubbles do not collapse with temperature changes. With Bubble Insulation, the open cavity bubbles tend to collapse with the passage of time due to temperature changes. Thereby becoming less ineffective.
• Prodex Total Insulation, due to its consistency has a more solid structure which eliminates conductive heat and works effectively as a barrier of heat and cold. Bubble Insulation, the bubble once collapsed, directly transfers conductive heat because the aluminum is now touching.
• Prodex Total Insulation has a flame retardant in its structure. Bubble Insulation, composed of only polyethylene.   

"Blow up a Balloon and check on it in one week. It doesn't look like the same, does it?" For long-term performance and consistency, select Prodex Total Insulation.

See photos of each product side to side: Prodex Left : Bubble Right 

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