Specification

ManualsBrandsSuper TUFF-R ManualsBuilding materials2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. R-13 Foam Insulation

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TABLE 2: Physical Properties of TUFFR

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Commercial and Super TUFFR

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Commercial Insulation

Property and Test Method Value

Compressive Strength, ASTM D1621, psi, min. 25

Water Absorption, ASTM C272, % by volume, core foam, max. 0.1

Water Vapor Permeance, ASTM E96, perm <0.03

Maximum Use Temperature, °F 190

Flexural Strength for 1” core foam, ASTM C203, psi, min. 40

Fire Protection

TUFF-R

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Commercial and Super TUFF-R

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Commercial insulation products are

combustible; protect from high heat

sources. Local building codes may require a

protective or thermal barrier. CAUTION: This

product is combustible and shall only be

used as speciﬁed by the local building code

with respect to ﬂame spread classiﬁcation

and to the use of a suitable thermal barrier.

For more information, consult MSDS, call

Dow at 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) or contact your

local building inspector. In an emergency,

call 1-989-636-4400.

Code Compliances

TUFF-R

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Commercial and Super TUFF-R

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Commercial insulation products comply with

the following standards and codes:

• 2009IRC–InternationalOneandTwo-

Family Dwelling Code, Section 316; 2009

International Building Code, Section 2603

• ICC-ESESR3089

5. INSTALLATION

TUFF-R

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Commercial and Super TUFF-R

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Commercial insulation boards are easy

to handle, cut and install. They can be

cut with a utility knife or any sharp

blade. Contact a local Dow representative

or access the literature library at www.

dowbuildingsolutions.com for more

speciﬁc instructions.

6. AVAILABILITY

TUFF-R

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Commercial and Super TUFF-R

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Commercial insulation products are

distributed through an extensive network.

For more information, contact your local

Dow representative or call 1-800-232-2436.

7. WARRANTY

A 15-year limited thermal warranty is

available. Ask your Dow representative

for details.

8. MAINTENANCE

Not applicable.

9. TECHNICAL SERVICES

Dow can provide technical information to

help address questions when using TUFF-R

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Commercial and Super TUFF-R

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Commercial

insulation products. Technical personnel

are available to assist with any insulation

project. For technical assistance, call: 1-866-

583-BLUE (2583)

10. FILING SYSTEMS