Low-e insulation in Kentucky homes
Low-E is one of the best selling reflective insulation in the country. Low-E is manufactured using a 1/4” polyethylene foam core with scrim reinforced double sided aluminum facings. Low-E can be used in all facets of the building industry where conventional insulations are used. It can be used alone or in conjunction with mass insulations for high r-systems. From large commercial buildings to residential homes Low-E can be used to save money on heating and cooling costs.
Benefits of Low-e
- Saves Time and Money
- Non-Toxic, No Fiberglass - No Itching
- Excellent Vapor Barrier
- Installs Easily with Razor Knife and Foil Tape
- Class A/Class 1 Fire Rating
- Superior Thermal Performance
- Improves Insulation Systems Performance
- Insect/Bird Resistant
- Seals Tight around Fasteners
- Can be used with Mass Insulations
- Certified ASTM Testing
Residential Application
Low-E Insulation Products have a variety of applications in the residential building envelope. They include, but are not limited to, roofing underlayments, attic and interior wall insulation, crawl space and HVAC insulation as well as an extremely efficient housewrap. All of these products in these applications combine to form a highly effective insulation system. This will keep energy consumption to a minimum and will offer you substantial savings over the life of your home.
Commercial Steel Application
Most metal building applications fit our ¼ thick staple flange product. This product comes 4', 5' or 6' wide and in standard lengths of 125', 100' or 84'. These standard 500 square foot rolls weigh less than 30 lbs. Custom lengths are available depending on quantity ordered. The product is typically installed stand alone or over the top of vinyl faced metal building insulation (MBI). Stand alone Low-E can replace an R-11 to 13 MBI . An emissivity value of .03 is achieved by our material. The latter installation (combined with vinyl faced fiberglass insulation) widens the differential between indoor and outdoor temperature therefore limiting condensation. It eliminates the need for thermal blocking, protects the metal panels from condensation damage and provides a perm of .008 to the outer building shell. Basically it keeps the hot from coming in contact with cold. The existing ventilation within the roof or wall system combined with the lower perm of .020 of the MBI facing underneath allows the glass to breath normally but remains drier, therefore functioning closer to it's labeled specifications. Combining the Low-E and the MBI achieves higher "R" values in a lower profile. The combination reduces oil canning and fastener stress on the metal panels, seals the system and installs quickly.