Installation Instructions

2. Product Outside the Girts
• The Reflectix
®
Insulation is installed with the “white side” towards the interior of the building.
• Attach the product using 5/16” staples at approximately 4” intervals.
• Staple the Reflectix
®
Reflective/Bubble/Bubble/White product to the outside of the top girt.
• Staple the product to the outside of the remaining girts. Insure there is a drape of at least 3/4”
(towards the interior of the building) at the center of each cavity.
• Tape the seams with a Reflectix
®
Foil Tape (goal is an air-tight, snug seam seal).
• Attach outside panel.
* Includes thermal resistance of 0.68 interior air film.
Calculation Disclaimer: All values are calculated based on the “ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals”.
Review These Important Safety Guidelines Prior to Installation:
• ALWAYS check local building codes before installing Reflectix
®
.
• ALWAYS check the area you are insulating and make any needed repairs. Any worn wiring should be replaced before you begin installing Reflectix
®
.
• ALWAYS make sure work areas are well ventilated and well lighted.
• ALWAYS use eye protection when operating a staple gun.
• ALWAYS use caution and common sense when using a staple gun. Be aware of where electrical wiring is located. Stapling into a wire can cause
severe shock or death. NEVER staple into electrical wiring.
• ALWAYS be careful when working with large pieces of Reflectix
®
on windy days.
• When installing Reflectix
®
on bright sunny days, it is best to wear sun glasses.
• Do not work in areas such as attics when temperatures are too hot.
• Visit our website at www.reflectixinc.com for additional product and installation information.
Please Note:
The intention of these Installation Instructions and 3-D renderings are for the sole purpose of illustrating the correct location and relative position of the
Reflectix
®
products in specific building assemblies. The correct construction methods and techniques are the responsibility of the installer or contractor.
The methods outlined are recommendations on location of the Reflectix
®
products as a guideline. There are no claims on the part of Reflectix, Inc. that
these building assemblies are finite standards or meet building code requirements (as they can vary by region).