What is the R-value of Thermax?
What is the R-value of Thermax?
6.6
[2] Thermax Brand insulation has a higher R-Value at lower temperatures. At 40°F mean temperature and 1” board thickness, R-Value is 6.6, and for 2” board thickness, R-Value is 13.2.
What is Thermax material?
THERMAX* Sheathing is a non-structural, rigid board insulation consisting of a glass- fiber-reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core laminated between pinhole-free aluminum foil facers. The glass-fiber reinforce- ment, along with chemical modifications, contributes to improved fire performance and dimensional stability.
What is the R-value of 3 inch rigid foam?
R-Value Chart for EnerfoilTM Rigid Foam Faced Insulation
| Thickness (Inches) | R-value (in I-P/Imperial) | RSI (R-value in Metric) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 12.4 | 2.16 |
| 2.5 | 15.5 | 2.7 |
| 3.0 | 18.6 | 3.24 |
| 3.5 | 21.7 | 3.78 |
What is the R-value of 1 2 Thermax?
The insulation delivers excellent thermal performance (R-6.5* at 1”) with good moisture resistance, reliable dimensional stability and exceptional fire performance.
Can Thermax be left exposed?
Thermax™ White Finish features an embossed white acrylic-coated aluminum facer on its exposed surface, for a clean, finished wall that is durable and washable. Thermax™ Brand products can be left exposed to the interior without a thermal barrier in most applications.
Is Thermax a vapor barrier?
With three simple components – continuous insulation, all-weather flashing, and an insulating air barrier – you get one integrated system that insulates and seals against water, air, and vapor more effectively for ultimate long-term envelope protection.
Is Thermax fire rated?
THERMAX™ Sheathing is specially designed to have a Class A fire rating and can be used in a range of concealed and exposed applications, above and below grade, and can be used in exterior walls. Because of its improved fire performance, THERMAX™ Sheathing is especially appropriate for hourly rated assemblies.
Does Thermax need to be covered?
Thermax™ Brand products can be left exposed to the interior without a thermal barrier in most applications.
Can you paint Thermax?
for Painting If desired, THERMAX™ Sheathing and THERMAX™ White Finish insulation may be painted after installation and taping of joints.
