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Silver Shield™ is an insulating product composed of multiple layers of low emittance (low-e) materials designed to reduce radiant heat transfer significantly. The inside layer is a metalized polymer. The outside layer is reinforced aluminum foil kraft paper bonded with a fire retardant adhesive. The layers expand when installed to form a reflective air space to provide enhanced thermal performance and protect the low emittance surface from the performance-reducing effects of dust accumulation. Since metalized and foil-based aluminum products have a near zero water vapor permeance, Silver Shield™ is perforated to allow water vapor transmission.
Multifaceted Advantages of Silver Shield™
- Multi-Layer, Low-e Highest Performing Radiant Barrier
- Reflects 97% of Radiant Heat at the Roof
- Third-Party Verified Code Compliance, IAPMO ER 291
- Outer Layer of Kraft Paper Reinforced with Aluminum
- Inner Layer of Metalized Polymer
- Fi-Foil Expander Technology Separates Layers
- Layers Expand to Form Two (2) Reflective Air Spaces
- Strong and Tear Resistant
- Perforated to Allow Vapor Transmission
- Reflective layers are Designed to be Protected from Dust Accumulation
- Perforated to Allow Vapor Transmission
- Low-e Surfaces Reduce Radiant Heat Transfer
- Quick Installation with Staple Tab
- 16″ 24″ and 30″ Widths
- 500 sq. ft. Rolls
- 20-Year Transferrable Warranty on Material & Labor
- Verified Recycled Content >20%
- Class A Flammability Rating
- Supports Sustainability Goals
- National Network of Insulation Distributors and Contractors
- Third-Party Verified Code Compliance, IAPMO ER 291
- Keeps Homes Cooler in the Summer and Warmer in the Winter
- Proven Performance Reduces Attic Temperatures up to 30°F in the Summer
- Reduces Heat Loss in the Winter
- Provides R value to Increase thermal performance of Attic Insulation
- Increases Comfort of Living and Work Spaces in All Seasons
- Improves HVAC Ducts and System Performance up to 50%
- Reduces Cooling Costs up to 16% in the Summer
- Reduces Utility Peak Load Demand
- Easy to Install
- Price Competitive
- Considerably Less Expensive than Spray Foam
- 30% Reduction in Heat Flow to Conditioned Space vs- Liquid Applied Low-e Coating
- 17% Reduction in Heat Flow to Conditioned Space vs- Deck Applied Radiant Barrier
- 4x More Effective than Adding Additional Insulation (during Peak loads)
- Meets Attic Radiant Barrier Requirements for Energy Star Homes
- Lowers HERS® and Other Energy Rating Indexes (ERI)
- More Comfortable Buildings
- Better Energy Efficiency
- Supports Sustainable Design Goals
Furring/Stud Spacing | 16″ O.C | 24 ” O.C | 30″ O.C | |
Width Expanded | 17.5″ | 25.5″ | 31.5″ | |
Diameter | 8″ | 10″ | 6″ | |
Lineal Footage | 375′ | 250′ | 100′ | |
Coverage | 500 sq. ft. | 500 sq. ft. | 250 sq. ft | |
Weight | 26 lbs | 22 lbs | 10 lbs |
Test Method | Description | Results |
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ASTM E-96 | Water Vapor Permeance Hi-Perm | 5.00 perms |
ASTM E-84 | Flammability Flame Spread Rating | 0 |
ASTM E-84 | Smoke Development Rating | 0 |
ASTM E-84 | Interior Wall & Ceiling Finish Classification | Class A |
ASTM C-1371 | Thermal Emittance 1st Layer MET PVC Metal Side | 0.04 |
ASTM C-1371 | 2nd Layer Foil Laminate | 0.03 |
ASTM STP 1116 | R-values for a Reflective Air Space Heat Flow Up at 45º (Enclosed 3/4” air space) | R-2.0 |
Heat Flow Down at 45º (Enclosed 3/4” air space) | R-3.3 | |
Heat Flow Horizontal (single low-e surface) | R-1.7 | |
Heat Flow Horizontal (multiple low-e surfaces with an enclosed 3/4” air space) | R-4.6 | |
ASTM D-3310 | Corrosivity | Pass |
ASTM C-1224/Section 9 Adhesive Performance | Bleeding | None |
Delamination | None | |
Pliability | No signs of cracking or delamination | |
ASTM D-2261 | Tongue Tear Test | MD 1.77 CD 2.32 |
ASTM C-1338 | Mold & Mildew | Pass |
Meeting the Mark: Code and Compliances
- Meets or exceeds ASTM C1313.
- Meets International Building, Residential and Energy Codes.
- Meets Florida Building, Residential and Energy Conversation Codes.
- IAPMO Evaluation Report number 0291.
- DOE Supported Performance and Results for Radiant Barriers (RB).
- Florida Solar Energy Center Supported Performance and Results for RBs
- Meets International Building Codes (IBC)
- Meets International Residential Codes (IRC).
- Meets International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC).
- Meets Florida Building Codes (FBC).
- Meets Florida Residential Codes (FRC).
- Meets Florida Energy Conservation Codes (FECC)
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