Installation Guide

Cavity Wall Construction (Brick Veneer) - R-Matte Plus-3 is
an excellent cavity insulation product fitting between the masonry block
and finished brick veneer of any residential or commercial project. It may
be secured to the dry face of the masonry block wall with a quality grade
construction adhesive. R-Matte Plus-3 can be cut to fit between masonry
joint reinforcements placed to tie the brick veneer to the concrete block
back-up and installed horizontally in strips to allow the wall ties to
extend beyond the face of the insulation leaving the proper air spaces
as required.
04 Cavity Wall Construction (Brick Veneer)
R-MATTE PLUS-3 Exterior Application A1.00
R-MATTE PLUS - 3
16" OR 24" WIDTHS AVAILABLE
TO FIT BETWEEN MASONARY
WALL TIES OR IMPALE
INSULATION OVER WALL
TIE PENTILES
BRICK VENEER (Provide
weeps as required)
THRU-WALL FLASHING
(Metal)
BRICK LEDGE
CMU WALL
FOUNDATION WALL
FLASHING TAPE
Masonry Wall Construction - R-Matte Plus-3 is applied to either
the exterior or interior face of concrete or concrete masonry walls to
provide a layer of continuous insulation (ci) over the entire surface. It may
be secured to the inside face of a concrete or concrete masonry wall,
over or under the furring strips, and covered with a minimum 1/2" gypsum
wallboard interior finish. Adhesives, screws or nails may be used to hold
the R-Matte Plus-3 in place against the wall temporarily, until the furring
strips and gypsum wallboard are installed. The furring strips and gypsum
wallboard must be secured with suitable screws or nails.
05 Masonary Wall Construction
R-MATTE PLUS-3 Interior Application A1.00
R-MATTE PLUS - 3
1/2" GYSUM WALL
BOARD
TREATED WOOD
FURRING 16" O.C.
CMU WALL
TREATED WOOD
FURRING AT BASE
TREATED WOOD
END CAP
FOUNDATION WALL
APPLICATION / INSTALLATION
Board Orientation – R-Matte Plus-3 conforms to the physical and
thermal properties stated within this data sheet regardless of orientation.
On exterior applications, R-Matte Plus-3 is designed to be covered with
siding materials of aluminum, vinyl, fiber cement, wood or wood-based
products, as well as brick, stone or stucco veneers. The white matte,
non-reflective side of the board is installed facing the exterior when the
exterior finish is aluminum, vinyl, fiber cement, and wood or wood-based
products. The reflective side of the board is installed facing the exterior
when the exterior finish is brick, stone or stucco.
On interior applications, R-Matte Plus-3 may be installed with either
side facing the interior. The ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals
states that a 3/4" dead air space in a typical wall assembly has an
R-value of 2.77 when a reflective surface is on one side. This value
is in addition to the R-value of the polyiso foam. Therefore, when the
R-Matte Plus-3 will be against a dead air space, additional r-value
is achieved by facing the reflective side of the board towards the
air space.
Stud Wall Construction - R-Matte Plus-3 applied to the exterior
or interior face of studs, to cover all studs, sills, plates and header
constructions, provides a layer of continuous insulation (ci) over details
not normally covered by insulation products. It may be secured to the
framing or structural sheathing with bugle-head screws, galvanized
roofing nails or common nails driven through cap washers. Quality-grade
construction adhesives may also be used to secure the R-Matte Plus-3
on interior applications. Exterior facades may include brick/stone veneer,
exterior siding and stucco. R-Matte Plus-3 must be covered on the
interior with a minimum 1/2" gypsum wallboard interior finish that is
mechanically attached.
02 Stud Wall Construction (Brick Veneer)
R-MATTE PLUS-3 Exterior Application A1.00
R-MATTE PLUS - 3
AIR / WATER RESISTIVE
BARRIER (if required)
FLASHING TAPE
BRICK VENEER (Provide
weeps as required)
THRU-WALL FLASHING
(Metal)
SUBFLOORING &
FLOOR FRAMING
BRICK TIES AS REQ.
TREATED WOOD
TERMITE SHIELD
VAPOR RETARDER
(if required)
FOUNDATION WALL
1/2" GYPSUM
WALLBOARD
Notes:
1. Stud walls must be properly braced for lateral loads
according to the requirements of local Building Codes.
R-Matte
®
Plus-3