Premium, Long-Lasting Reflective Insulation Technology
As a builder and insulation specialist, protecting your crawl spaces becomes paramount, and that is exactly where RBI Shield™ comes in handy. Envision enveloping your structures in a technologically advanced shield that maintains a warm ambiance in the winter and ensures a cool refuge during the summer months.
This is the effectiveness of RBI Shield™, crafted with exceptional R-value and low-e reflective surfaces, specifically engineered to optimize thermal performance across crawl spaces and beyond. It’s not merely an insulation solution; it is a strategic ally meticulously designed to enhance your project’s thermal integrity and energy efficiency, ensuring a robust safeguard against the elements.
Precision-Engineered with Vapor Barrier Capabilities
RBI Shield™ goes beyond traditional insulation by serving as an effective vapor barrier when all joints are sealed meticulously. This feature mitigates condensation risks, safeguarding the structural integrity of buildings and ensuring the longevity of your projects
Formulated for Durability and Longevity
Infused with UV inhibitors and antioxidants, RBI Shield™ is formulated to resist delamination and degradation, ensuring that it maintains not only its thermal performance but also its structural integrity over time, even under rigorous conditions.
Versatile and Easy Installation Process
Available in a wide selection of widths, in single and double bubble versions, RBI Shield™ is designed to cater to a diverse range of architectural needs, giving you a high-performance insulation solution for every project
With its flexibility, RBI can easily be cut and conformed to various structures and existing equipment. This reduces your labor time and costs, enhancing your projects efficiency and profitability.
Key Benefits & Innovative Features for Your Build
- Flexible, Multi-Use Reflective Bubble Insulation
- Single or Double Bubble Versions
- Seven (7) Sizes Available to Fit a Wide Range of Applications
- 16″, 24″, 48″, 54″, 66″, 72″, 96″ widths available
- Moisture Resistant Material
- Contains Anti-Oxidants that Reduce Impact of UV Radiation and Oxidation
- Ideal for New or Retrofit Applications
- Residential, Commercial, Industrial Buildings
- Ideal Applications include: HVAC Ducts, Crawl Spaces, Garage Doors, Metal & Post Frame Buildings
- White-Reflective version Doubles as a Clean, Finished Ceiling
- White-Reflective version Brightens Workspace
- Integral Tape Tab Option to Seal Seams
- Can be Used Alone, Back-Loaded or Combined with Mass Insulation
- Reduces Thermal Bridging for Continuous Insulation
- Class A Flammability Rating, Reflective-Reflective option
- Reduces Heat Loss in the Winter
- Improves Thermal Performance & Comfort Year-Round
- Lightweight and Easy to Install in New and Retrofit Applications
- Saves Energy to Reduce Operating Costs
- Installer-Friendly, No Itchy Fibers
- Ideal for Commercial, Agricultural or Institutional Applications
- Reduces Condensation
- Can be Used Alone or Back-Loaded with Mass Insulation
- Less Expensive than Spray Foam
- Meets Requirements for Projects Demanding Class A Flammability
- Integral Tape Tab Options for Aesthetically Finished Look
- National Network of Insulation Distributors and Contractors
| Width of Roll | Coverage sq. ft. | |||
| 16″ | 166 | |||
| 24″ | 250 | |||
| 48″ | 500 | |||
| 54″ | 563 | |||
| 66″ | 688 | |||
| 72″ | 750 | |||
| 96″ | 1000 |
| Test Method | Description | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM E-96 | Water Vapor Permeance | 0 |
| ASTM D-3310 | Corrosiveness | No Evidence of Cracking or Pitting |
| ASTM C-1224-03, Section 9.5.2.4 | Pliability | No Evidence of Cracking or Pitting |
| ASTM C-1224-03, Section 9.5.1.4 | Bleeding & Delamination | No Evidencce of Bleeding or Delamination |
| ASTM E408-71 (2002) | Thermal Performance Emissivity | 0.03 |
| Reflectivity | 97% | |
| Service Temperature | 50 degrees F to 180 degrees F | |
| ASTM E-84 / 2599 | Flammability | Class A |
| ASTM C-1338 | Mold & Mildew | Pass |
| Reflective / Reflective | Flame Spread | Single Bubble: 0 Double Bubble: 0 |
| Smoke Development | Single Bubble: < 50 Double Bubble: < 50 |
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| Reflective / Poly | Flame Spread | Single Bubble: 0 Double Bubble: 0 |
| Smoke Development | Single Bubble: < 50 Double Bubble: < 50 |
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| ASTM D 638-01 | Tensile Strength MD | Single Bubble: 33.0 lb/in Double Bubble: 38.9 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength TD | Single Bubble: 21.4 lb/in Double Bubble: 27.6 lb/in |
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| Tear Strength MD | Single Bubble: 2.6 lbf Double Bubble: 6.9 lbf |
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| Tear Strength TD | Single Bubble: 3.2 lbf Double Bubble: 7.3 lbf |
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| Compression Strength | Single Bubble: 57.3 lbf Double Bubble: 279 lbf |
- Meets ASTM C-1224-03 STANDARD SPECIFICATION OF REFLECTIVE INSULATION
- Meets International Building, Residential and Energy Codes
- Meets Florida Building, Residential and Energy Conservation Codes
- Meets ASTM C 1224, Reflective Insulation
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Condensation will occur on any surface when the temperature of the surface is at or below the “dew-point temperature” for an air-water mixture. The dew-point temperature depends on the dry-bulb temperature (measured with an ordinary thermometer) and the relative humidity in the space next to the surface. The dew-point temperature is less than or equal to the dry-bulb temperature. The two temperatures are equal when the relative humidity is 100%. Some examples of dew-point temperature.
As you can see, condensation can occur when the outside temperature is cold. Insulation below a roof deck will have an inside surface temperature that is above the roof surface temperature. The actual temperature of the inside surface depends on the amount of thermal resistance between the roof and the inside surface. The higher the resistance, the closer the interior surface temperature will be to the inside air temperature. Maintaining a reasonable inside relative humidity (less than 60%) is an important factor in preventing condensation.
Reflective insulation is one or more low emittance surfaces installed in an enclosed air space. The more layers within the air space, the better the performance. Reflective insulation in a wall system can be compared to a double or triple pane window with low-e surfaces. Triple pane windows with low e surfaces perform better than a triple pane window without low e surfaces because of the reduction of radiation (low emittance) across the air spaces. Air inherently has an R-per-inch value of 5.6, and is an excellent insulator when radiation and convection are controlled. The ASHRAE Handbook has tables with values for various enclosed air spaces (0.5”, 0.75”, 1.5”, 3.5”, etc.) with high emittance surfaces (0.82 for common building materials) and values for air spaces with low emittance surfaces facing the enclosed air space (0.05 for low emittance materials like aluminum). Simply put, adding a low e material makes the enclosed air space perform better. A multilayer reflective insulation system in a wall cavity improves this system by further reducing radiant heat transfer and adding additional “panes”, a two layer reflective insulation could be compared to a double paned window; a three layer to a triple pane window, and so on.. The installation of reflective insulation in an enclosed space reduces thermal radiation to near zero. When the reflective insulation is installed to subdivide an air-filled region then heat transfer by convection is also reduced. Fi-Foil has single layer, two layer, three layer and even honey-comb layer reflective insulation products for various building applications, each with different performance levels and attributes for the particular application. These products also work very well with other types of mass insulation as hybrid systems by using the best attributes of each of the technologies (e.g. spray foam is great for air sealing and can have a high R–value per inch of thickness — fiberglass and cellulose is an inexpensive material to reduce convection in the cavity). In some wall systems, especially wall cavities larger than 1.5”, a combination of reflective insulation with one or more of these mass insulation products, addresses all the modes of heat transfer — often more cost effectively than one of the technologies used alone.
IDEAL ADDITIONAL BUILDING APPLICATIONS FOR REFLECTIVE INSULATION
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