Bubble Wrap Insulation - Reflective Bubble Reflective and Reflective Bubble White Poly are the two bubble wraps offered on this website. A new generation of radiant barrier insulation replaced the single and double bubble wraps membrane with closed cell foam. Prodex Total Insulation is composed of 13/64 inch, 5 mm closed cell polyethylene foam covered on both sides with .0012-inch (00.03mm) aluminum foil facing. Click to compare Prodex to bubble wrap.
The bubble wrap insulation to the left is Reflective Bubble Reflective. This bubble wrap insulation is used in roofs, crawl-spaces, walls, basements, attics, metal buildings, pole barns, garages and more. It blocks radiant heat transfer (primary source of heat flow). This bubble wrap insulation is most effective when airspace exists between the insulation and the adjacent material. The R-value ranges from 4.9 to 14.1 - R value details. It varies dependent on the airspace size, direction of the heat flow and the conductive and convective properties of surrounding materials.
The composition of Reflective Bubble Reflective (RBR) is one roll of polyethylene bubbles sandwiched between two metalized, low emissivity surfaces. It thickness is a nominal 5/32 (4mm). It reflects up to 96% of radiant energy. Click for comparison to bubble wrap Insulation and Prodex.
The single bubble wrap Insulation to the left is Reflective Bubble White Poly. This bubble wrap insulation is used for under concrete applications. It serves as a vapor barrier and thermal break. This bubble-wrap insulation is comprised of polyethylene bubbles sandwiched between 1 layer of metalized, low emissivity surface and 1 layer of puncture resistant, chemically stable white polyethylene. It's thickness is a nominal 5/32 -inch (4mm). The white polyethylene surface of the product is suitable for lamination/contact with any surface. The white polyethylene surface of the product is suitable for lamination/contact with any surface.