Reach Barrier SS24100 Instructions / Assembly
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1. INSTALLATION GUIDE feel protected Radiant Barrier Proudly Made in the U S A eee g t LA n r i Sure nd TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Recommended Applications Before You Begin KR U N 1 Post Frame Applications nemende 1 1 Purlins or Flush Frame Application Walls 1 2 Purlins or Flush Frame Application Roof 2 Pre Engineered Steel Applications 2 1 Roof Application Method A 2 2 Roof Application Method B 2 3 Roof Application Method C 2 4 Roof Application Method D 3 Residential Application Wood Framing 7 3 1 Typical Residential Wall Application Method A 3 2 Typical Residential Wall Application Method B 3 3 Typical Retrofit for Roof Installation 3 4 Typical Ceiling Application 3 5 Typical Basement Ceiling Heated Crawlspace 3 6 Garage Door Application 4 Block Or Concrete Wall Application 10 4 1 Block or Concrete Wall Application Method A 4 2 Block or Concrete Wall Application Method B 5 Concrete Slab Application 5 1 Application Under Slab 5 2 Typical Application on Existing Slab 6 Plumbing and HVAC 6 1 Lineal Duct Wrap 6 2 Water Heater Jacket 6 3 Lineal Pipe Wrap 6 4 Spiral Pipe Wrap 6 5 Radiant Floor In Concrete Floor 6 6 Radiant Floor Under or Between Wood Joists 6 7 Radiant Floor Over Wood or Existing Floor Technical Specifications ra 15 INTRODUCTION This installation guide is designed to help users of Reflec2. 3 6 Garage Door Application 1 3 RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS WOOD FRAMING Measure working area where Reflective Air will be applied Fasten the Reflective Air to the bottom of the joist facings with the shiny side towards the ceiling using 1 2 staples every 4 6 According to Floor Design Ensure that all seams are securely taped using reflective tape Apply double sided tape vertically and equally spaced across the width of the door Cut Reflective Air into strips matching the dimensions of each door panel For improved thermal performance add 3 4 air space between Reflective Air and door FLOOR FINISH FLOOR SHEATHING AIR SPACE FLOOR JOISTS 2 x 8 Reflective Air 4 BLOCK OR CONCRETE WALL 4 1 Block or Concrete Wall CONCRETE Method A Below Grade FIBERGLASS N Reflective Air Basement i SHINY SIDE FACING LIVING SPACE 1 Frame wall 2 Add mass insulation optional 3 Staple Reflective Air to 2 x 4 studs every FIRRING ST HIE 6 overlapping seams 4 Use foil tape to join the seams 5 Horizontally mount firing strips DRYWALL 6 Install drywall 4 2 Block or Concrete Wall CONCRETE OR BLOCK 8 Method B j j Reflective Air 1 Apply 2x3 strapping running l r vertically at 16 on centre running the STRAPPING length of the wall Z KATTE OC AIR SPACE 2 Measure working area where WATERPROOFING Reflective Air will be applied MEMBRANE
3. 4 is improperly installed or maintained 5 ordinary wear and tear 6 is damaged by Acts of God including but not limited to lightning flood tornado hail earthquake or other natural phenomena 7 is treated processed or changed in any manner 8 is subject to extraordinary conditions such as chemicals gases abrasions pressure movement or temperature 9 is used in an improperly designed engineered or built structure or 10 is installed or used contrary to the written use and installation instruction of Reach Barrier The foregoing express warranties are the only warranties applicable to this product and no other warranties or representations of any kind whether express implied or statutory including but not limited to warranties of fitness for a particular purpose warranties of merchantability or liabilities arising in contract tort or otherwise are applicable This warranty will automatically terminate and become void upon the sale transfer or conveyance of the products building or property on which the products are used This warranty is limited to the original owner of the building where the product is first installed and is specifically non assignable and nontransferable This warranty applies only to the above described insulation product manufactured by Reach Barrier and does not cover any other accessories fixtures goods or materials on the premises Warranty Claims In order to submit a warranty claim plea
4. 3 Fasten the Reflective Air to the stud INTERIOR FINISH facing using 1 2 staples every 4 6 According to Wall Design 4 Ensure that all seams are securely taped using reflective tape 5 Fasten the interior finish to the strapping using approved construction methods 5 1 Application Under Slab 1 5 2 Typical Application on Existing Slab 1 5 CONCRETE SLAB APPLICATIONS Measure working area where Reflective Air will be applied Apply Reflective Air on top of the gravel in the same manner as a polyethylene vapor barrier Ensure that the shiny side of the material is downwards Butt Reflective Air material covering the entire floor Ensure that all seams are securely taped using a vapor barrier tape Pour slab using approved construction methods Apply the Reflective Air to the concrete slab with the shiny side facing up Ensure that all seams are securely taped using a foil tape Apply the sub floor sheathing or foam and finish using approved methods CONCRETE SLAB Reflective Air TAPE ALL SEAMS POLY SIDE UP SUBSTRUCTURE UNDISTURBED SOIL CARPET SUBFLOOR SHEATHING OR FOAM Reflective Air CONCRETE SOIL 6 PLUMBING amp HVAC Wrapping your exposed ductwork and pipes with Reflective Air can significantly reduce your heating and cooling costs by minimizing radiant energy loss Condensation problems caused by cold pipes as well as radiant heat loss by hot pipe
5. Note Ensure adequate Ventilation that area Ensure that all of the adjoining seams are taped using reflective tape Repeat the above steps for the next section of the roof Ensure that the ridge vent is left exposed if applicable The ventilation design should not be tampered with when installing any insulation 2 PRE ENGINEERED STEEL APPLICATIONS NOTE When installing any type of ii insulation in a building never alter the TAPE SFAMS IF REFLECTIVE AIR ventilation design Fa ROOF DECK 3 4 TO 1 1 2 AIR SPACE CREATED BY SAG 2 1 Roof Application Method A EN This application is suitable for Z or C pur lins Z PURLIN 1 Measure working area where Reflective Air will be applied 2 Drape the Reflective Air across the top of the purlins allowing enough material to sag so that a 3 4 to 1 1 2 airspace is achieved 3 If the Reflective Air is run across the purlins ensure that all seams are securely taped using reflective tape 4 Apply the steel roof deck using approved methods of installation 2 2 Roof Application Method B EE This application is suitable for Z or FRS li Reflective Air a EE NER E ROOF DECK 1 Measure working area where SORA Reflective Air will be applied C PURLIN 2 Drape the Reflective Air across the top of the purlins allowing enough material to sag so that a 3 4 to 1 1 2 airspace is achieved 3 Apply the Reflective Air to the bottom facing of the purlins
6. RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS WOOD FRAMING 3 1 Typical Residential Wall EXTERIOR FINISH Application Method A E 6 MASS INSULATION Reflective Air 1 Measure working area where TAPE ALL SEAMS Reflective Air will be applied 2 Fasten the Reflective Air to the stud STRAPPING HORIZONTAL l i 1 X3 AT 16 0 C facing using 1 2 staples every 4 6 AIRSPACE 3 The white polyethylene side of the Reflective Air should be facing the SHEATING AND mass insulation AIR BARRIER INTERIOR FINISH 4 Apply 1 x 3 strapping running horizontally at 16 on centre to the Reflective Air running the length of the wall 5 Ensure that all seams are securely taped using reflective tape 6 Fasten the interior finish to the strapping using approved construction methods NOTE This installation method will decrease sound transmission 3 2 Typical Residential Wall ai MASS INSULATION Application Method B Seneca Reflective Air 1 Apply 1 x 3 strapping running TAPE ALL SEAMS horizontally at 16 on centre to the STRAPPING HORIZONTAL stud facing running the length of 1 x3 AT 16 0 C the wall AIR SPACE 2 Measure working area where Reflective Air will be applied 3 Fasten the Reflective Air to the stud INTERIOR FINISH facing using 1 2 staples every 4 6 4 Ensure that all seams are securely ee to Wall Design taped using reflective tape 5 Apply 1 x 3 strapping running vertically at 16 o
7. ensuring it is pulled tight 4 Ifthe Reflective Air is run across the purlins ensure that all seams are securely taped using reflective tape 5 Apply the steel roof deck using approved methods of installation 2 PRE ENGINEERED STEEL APPLICATIONS 2 3 Roof Application Method C nt fl This application is suitable for 6 Z or C INSULATION S ROOF DECK purlins with 3 5 or 6 unfaced mass UNEACED MAS insulation INSULATION C PURLIN 1 Measure working area where Reflective Air will be applied Z PURLIN 2 Applythe Reflective Air to the underside of the mass insulation attaching it to the top face of the purlins 3 Ensure that the white polyethylene side of the Reflective Air is facing the mass insulation 4 Securely tape any exposed seams using reflective tape 5 Apply the steel roof deck using approved methods of installation 2 4 Roof Application Method D AIR SPACE This application is suitable for 6 Z or C UNFACED MASS INSULATION purlins with 3 5 unfaced mass insulation ROOF DECK 1 Measure working area where Sain Reflective Air will be applied C PURLIN 2 Apply the Reflective Air to the bottom facing of the purlins ensuring that it is Reflective Air FASTEN Reflective AirTO pu lled tig ht BOTTOM OF PURLINS 3 Securely tape any exposed seams using reflective tape 4 Apply the steel roof deck using approved methods of installation if not already in place 3
8. Barrier Reflective Air Insulation is subject to a 10 Year Manufacturer s Limited Warranty For a complete copy of the Warranty and a complete copy of the Installation Guide for this product please visit WWW REACHBARRIERCOM POST FRAME APPLICATIONS 1 1 Purlins or Flush Frame Application Walls 2 x 4 GIRTS AT 16 0 C 1 Wrap the Reflective Air around the inside of the E FRAMING framework Reflective Air With Sag 2 Fasten the Reflective Air to the outside of each girt STEEL SIDING 3 Leave enough Reflective Air between the girts to allow eh i 3 4 ENCLOSED the material to bow inward creating a 3 4 enclosed i y lt airspace A p Pa INTERIOR FINISH 4 Securely tape all seams using reflective tape A FF Studs or columns as per wall design 5 The interior finishes to be installed using approved J 1 2 Purlins or Flush Frame Application Roof is NOD WS attachment methods X STEEL ROOFING Tack fasten the Reflective Air to the i UM S M Reflective Air With Sag purlins _ Ensure that enough material is draped QU EAVES AND SOFFIT SHOULD BE LEFT OPEN between the purlins to allow the Ni PURLINS AT 16 OR 24 0 C Reflective Air to sag approximately che ep 3 4 thereby creating an airspace sabien Rin SPARE between the roof decking and the I ay Wait material s are TRUSS OR RAFTERS After the first 4 ft of Reflective Air is According to Roof Design fastened attach the roof sheeting over
9. VE TAPE at all times i Do not leave any open air spaces or exposed pipe Fasten the Reflective Air to each end of the pipe using reflective tape Tape all exposed adjoining seams using reflective tape if required for perfect airtight applications 6 PLUMBING amp HVAC 6 5 Radiant Floor In Concrete Floor 1 6 6 Radiant Floor Under or Between Wood Joists 1 6 7 Radiant Floor Over Wood or Existing Floor 1 Unroll Reflective Air over the sand or gravel Butt or overlap the seams Seal the seams with a vapor barrier tape according to floor design Install radiant heating and then pour concrete as usual Unroll and staple Reflective Air under floor joists Staple Reflective Air to the bottom of the floor joists overlapping by at least 1 2 according to floor design Unroll Reflective Air over existing wood floor Butt the seams Seal the seams with vapor barrier tape Install radiant heating as usual according to floor design FLOORING RADIANT HEAT SYSTEM CONCRETE Reflective Air SOIL FLOORING SUB FLOOR RADIANT HEAT SYSTEM WOOD FLOOR JOIST Reflective Air FLOORING RADIANT HEAT SYSTEM Reflective Air SUBFLOOR WOOD FLOOR JOISTS WARRANTY 10 YEAR WARRANTY Reach Barrier warrants that its reflective insulation will be free from defect in materials and workmanship resulting in delamination or decomposition for a period o
10. f 10 years from the date of purchase pro vided that the product is installed according to the manufacturer s specifications and has been used in an approved application This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the insulation and is subject to the limitations terms conditions and exclusions set forth herein In the event of a valid warranty claim Reach Barrier will provide replacement insulation of equal or higher quality for the warranted product that is found to be defective Reach Barrier at its sole discretion and op tion may choose to refund the original purchase price of the product in lieu of replacement Reach Barrier will not be liable for removal of any defective product the labor associated with the removal or replacement of the product or any other consequential special commercial incidental or punitive damages EXCLUSIONS This warranty is applicable only to damaged or failed product caused by or in the presence of normal atmospheric conditions This warranty is void and claims are excluded from this warranty in the event that the subject insulation 1 is installed in an open air building i e a struc ture having no side walls or partial side walls 2 is installed is an application having exposure to the exterior elements including but not limited to direct sunlight water moisture and or intense heat 3 is subject to misuse abuse or improper handling during transportation installation or storage
11. framed structures Walls roofs ceilings crawlspaces and garage doors Block or concrete walls Concrete slabs Plumbing and HVAC The applications where reflective insulation should not be used are open air structures structures without exterior walls structures with partial exterior walls and or structures in which the insulation will be exposed to the exterior elements including direct sunlight moisture and or intense heat BEFORE YOU BEGIN Supplies Locate and organize all necessary supplies prior to beginning installation Razor knife Reflective tape with acrylic adhesive Tape measure Gloves optional Safety Check When working near electrical circuits and outlets basic precautions should be observed power should be turned off until installation is complete Wear proper eye protection Local Building Codes amp Ordinances Always check with local building codes prior to using the product or assure adherence of building codes and guidelines WARNING Please consult an experienced building and or construction professional with regard to installation and use of this product Reflective insulation is not recommended for use in certain applications including open air structures structures without exterior walls structures with partial exterior walls or structures in which the insulation will be exposed to the exterior elements sunlight moisture and or intense heat Reach
12. n centre on top of the Reflective Air running the length of the wall 6 Fasten the interior finish to the strapping using approved construction methods 3 RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS WOOD FRAMING 3 3 Typical Retrofit for Roof Installation ROOF SHEATING 1 Reflective Air Measure working area where MASS INSULATION TRUSS OR RAFTERS Reflective Air will be applied LEAVE OPEN 2 Fasten the Reflective Air to the bottom of the rafter facing using 1 2 mea staples every 4 6 FINISH 3 Ensure that all seams are securely taped using reflective tape 4 Leave approximately 2 free of material at the eaves and soffit ridge vent to ensure that good ventilation is maintained 3 4 Typical Ceiling Application a EXISTING ROOF L Measure working area where RR Reflective Air will be applied 2 Fasten the Reflective Air to the bottom s PRESTARE of the joist facing using 1 2 staples gt Reflective Air every 4 6 ee IRA NG x 3 AT 3 The white polyethylene side of the i AIR SPACE Reflective Air should be facing the ESR mass insulation 4 Ensure that all seams are securely taped using reflective tape 5 Apply 1 x3 strapping running horizontally at 16 on centre to the Reflective Air running the length of the ceiling 6 Fasten the interior finish to the strapping using approved construction methods 3 5 Typical Basement Ceiling Heated Crawlspace Application 1
13. s made of multiple layers of heat sealed air bubbles layered with a 99 pure aluminum surface This unique multi laminate combination delivers a high performance insulation product suitable for agricultural industrial and commercial buildings home construction and many other applications and uses Reflective Air Insulation is a unique thermal barrier system that works all four seasons During the winter Reflective Air reflects escaping heat back toward your living spaces reducing heat loss and lowering heating bills During the summer it reflects heat away from your living spaces blocking significant heat gain in your house and cutting air conditioning costs Reflective Air Works Consider these benefits Blocks 95 percent radiant heat transfer 100 percent effective against convective heat transfer Effective vapor barrier Maintains temperatures and humidity distribution of the structure Used in conjunction with or in place of mass insulation RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS When you are planning to install a reflective insulation it s important to remember that air space plays a key role in keeping heat in and reflecting it away Typical installations call for a 34 inch air space between the insulation and the cavity materials as in a wall to achieve optimal product performance Reflective insulation is recommended for the following applications Pre engineered steel buildings Residential wood
14. s can also be reduced Your ducts or pipes can be wrapped in one of two ways Lineal Wrapping or Spiral Wrapping 6 1 Lineal Duct Wrap Reflective Air provides an important thermal break and vapor barrier for air DP ZA REFLECTIVE TAPE ducts Unaffected by moisture it inhibits mold and mildew This lightweight highly flexible product can easily be installed around most complicated air ducts The 99 pure aluminum surface is like a mirror for heat keeping the heat away from cooler air in the duct and resisting heat loss in the winter Reflective Air 1 Measure the area to determine the square footage of Reflective Air required 2 Cut Reflective Air to shape and wrap around the duct 3 Tape all exposed adjoining seams with reflective tape 6 2 Water Heater Jacket 1 Stops 97 of Radiant Heat Loss 2 Conserves Heat 3 Clean Non Toxic Non Allergenic No fibers Vapor Air Barrier Kit Contains insulation foil tape 6 3 Lineal Pipe Wrap 1 6 4 Spiral Pipe Wrap 1 6 PLUMBING amp HVAC Cut a length of pipe wrap from Reflective Air roll Place the white poly side of the insulation on pipe lt Reflective Air Pre shape Reflective Air pipe wrap by REFLECTIVE TAPE wrapping it around the pipe Seal all seams with reflective tape Wrap the pipe in a diagonal fashion using Reflective Air The foil should be pointing outward Reflective Air Ensure that a 1 overlap is maintained i REFLECTI
15. se contact the distributor or installer of the insulation within the warranty period If contact with the distributor or installer of the insulation is not practicable users should contact Reach Barrier at 972 331 3933 In order to submit a valid claim under this warranty the user must provide proof of purchase demonstrating the purchase and instal lation dates of the subject insulation as well as a sample of the product Claims under this warranty will be valid and considered only in the event that the claimed product was manufactured by Reach Barrier Reach Barrier shall have the right to test the claimed product and to determine whether it was manufac tured by Reach Barrier or another entity 15
16. tive Air Insulation understand how it works and to install it properly for maximum benefit Please review this guide thoroughly before installing Reflective Air in any application Pay particular attention to the product diagrams installation instructions and warnings for uses where Reflective Air is not recommended This Installation Guide will greatly enhance your ability to get the maximum thermal performance from installing Reflective Air in the recommended applications How Reflective Insulation Works In a typical building heat is transferred in three ways Conduction Direct contact Transfer of heat between two solid materials that are in contact with each other Convection Circulation Transfer of heat that is caused by the movement of heated air Radiation Electromagnetic Transfer of heat via infrared waves from one surface to another Given that radiant heat has as much impact on temperature as conduction and convection in a typical building reflective insulation should be used in addition to or in place of mass insulation to effectively control heat loss and reduce energy consumption Unlike mass insulation reflective insulation blocks 95 of radiant heat and provides superior thermal performance Mass insulation products do not reflect heat instead they slow down the transfer of heat and are not effective against radiant heat About Reflective Air Reflective Air is a uniquely designed system of material
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