Isn’t one of your biggest investments worth protecting? Protecting your investment is easy when you use Thermo-ply® Protective Sheathing on your project. Thermo-ply is manufactured to withstand the most rigorous of job site conditions. Its core is constructed of 4 cross laminated plies that resist puncture, breakage and vandalism. Because wall sheathing gets shipped out with the framing package, it’s dumped at the job site with lumber and must withstand a great deal of abuse and rough handling.
Make your investment last a lifetime Thermo-ply® is made to be strong. Thermoply’s directionalized fiber and cross laminated 4 ply construction provides excellent dimensional stability and strength. Our red and blue structural grades provide racking resistance and may be used as an alternative corner bracing method. In addition, Thermo-ply can be used as a draft stop,* and also as part of a 1 hour fire rated wall assembly.
Protection against Water Intrusion A s p a r t o f o u r H o m e b re l l a T M A d va n c e d M o i s t u re Management System, Thermo-ply® Exterior Wall Sheathing is a vital component as it protects the wall envelope and preserves the integrity of what’s inside, i.e. ,cavity insulation, studs, drywall, etc. No Gap Small Gap Because of Thermo-ply’s 1/8” thickness, a tight seal is formed to the framing members, producing excellent protection against water intrusion.
The Importance of Controlling Air Infiltration THERMAL PERFORMANCE Air infiltration can account for over 50% of the heating and cooling energy loss through the walls of a home. Thermo-ply® provides superior protection against air infiltration because when fastened to the framing and studs, its inherent thickness provides the tightest seal of any sheathing material on the market. Cracks and gaps are minimized for air to infiltrate, resulting in improved energy efficiency and lower utility bills.
Thermo-ply® outperforms other sheathing products which claim to deliver extra R-values. “Performance in the Real World vs. A Controlled Laboratory” One of the most important factors to consider is the sheathing’s ability to do its basic job of controlling heat loss or gain caused by air moving or infiltrating through the walls into the insulation.
0.68 0.45 0.00 13.00 0.20 3.50 0.41 0.17 18.41 0.0543 Inside Air Film 1/2” Gypsum Kraft (Asphalt Coated) or Polyethylene Vapor Barrier R-13 Fiberglass Insulation Thermo-ply® 3/4” Reflective Airspace Brick Veneer Outside Air Film TOTAL R-VALUE TOTAL U-VALUE 0.68 0.45 0.00 13.00 0.20 0.67 0.17 15.17 0.
A “GREEN” Building Product Not just the “in” thing to do Recyclability Environmental awareness is affecting the way Thermo-ply is 99% recyclable. Any Thermo-ply job everyone does business, including the construcsite waste or scrap can be collected and sent tion industry. Homeowners, builders and with other recyclable products, saving architects are always looking for prodlandfill space, which is a big concern for 100% Recycled ucts that are environmentally friendly. builders and communities.
Thermo-ply Cuts Easily Thermo-ply is Lightweight A knife, router or saw can be used to cut or trim Thermoply. And workers can kneel or walk on it without causing damage. Thermo-ply can be handled easily by one worker. It only weighs 13 lbs. per sheet. Its combined strength and light weight allow entire walls to be constructed and lifted into place. Thermo-ply is Cost Effective Less work site damage means lower replacement costs.
Thermo-ply Installation Instructions ® 4 3 2 4 3 1 STEPS 1&2 4 4 2 4 3 2 4 4 3 in numerical order repeating the procedure described in steps 1 and 2. 4 3 3 2 the face of the panel, begin fastening from the top of the panel to the bottom. (Refer to installation instructions on the front side of the panel for proper fastener spacing.) 3. Proceed to fasten panel 3 1. Starting at the #1 indicated on STEP 3 4 3 2 4 2.
Thermo-ply Sheathing Technical Specifications ® PRODUCT NAME 1-Hour Fire Resistive Construction: Thermo-ply® Sheathing PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Grades: Standard Grade (green) .078” Structural Grade (red) .113” Structural Grade (blue) .137” Basic Use: Thermo-ply Sheathing is used, where required by code, to provide support for interior and exterior wall surfaces for the lifetime of the structure. Installing sheathing on an entire home or structure is generally the most common industry practice.
Thermo-ply® Sheathing Technical Specifications cont’d. AVAILABILITY AND COST Availability: Nationwide distribution facilities stock Thermo-ply and provide prompt delivery to most local building material / lumber dealers. In addition, Covalence field representatives are located in every part of the country to provide the best possible service. facility will be free of defects at the time of shipping.
