Pro Residential, Post Frame and Metal Building Applications
Recommended Products:
Staple Tab, Reflective/Bubble/Bubble/Reflective - Roll: ST48100 (48”x 100’)
Open Interior with 1”x 2” Furring
R-11* Heat Flow Down (and a Radiant Barrier)
R-4.4* Heat Flow Up
Please Note: In addition to the stated R-value, this application also provides a Radiant Barrier.
As a result, a 96% reduction of the radiant energy that ordinarily would be transmitted to the interior of the building is blocked.
Installation Instructions:
• Pre-installation inspection - Check the roof area for clutter, water sprinklers, conduit and lights.
Sprinkler systems are especially important. All water pipes must be below the Reflectix
®
to prevent
the possibility of freezing in the winter. In many instances the Reflectix
®
product must be installed up
near the roof deck.
• Install 1”x 2” furring strips on the bottom of and perpendicular to the Z purlins on 22” centers.
Utilize 1 1/4” self-tapping sheet metal screws to secure the furring strips to the Z purlins.
• Butt the furring strips together and tape. Staple tape for reinforcement.
1. Reflectix
®
Insulation
2. Exterior Roof Panel
3. Purlin
4. 1”x 2” (Nominal)
Furring Strip
5. Red Metal (Structural
Frame)
Tools Required:
Safety Glasses
Tape Measure
Utility Knife
Screw Gun
Staple Gun
Metal Building / Roof / Retrofit
Reflectix
®
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