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HOW TO INSULATE

HVAC DUCT WORK

for MAXIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY

and get

SilverHouse™ Advantage Program

  A simple program that offers homeowners 20% + savings in energy costs. Adding a layer of our BTUBUSTERS tm
  Radiant Barrier in the attic and wrapping the house with either our BTUFOIL tm Reflective Insulation or our
  RRR tm Reflective Ruff Rap will give the homeowner the SilverHouse Advantage. This is a program that every
  builder should have in their product offering, and every homeowner should insist upon. In today’s energy conscience
  world, reflective insulation and radiant barriers will add to a home’s overall
 VALUE, COMFORT and ENERGY $AVING$

Although initially designed as building insulation for both residential homes and commercial metal buildings, BTUFOIL Reflective Insulation has been used successfully as a HVAC Duct Insulation for over 20 years in both residential and commercial applications. Due to it's excellent heat rejection ability ( 96% - 97% ), and it's ability to help stop condensation, resist mold and mildew, BTUFOIL Reflective Insulation has gained wide acceptance for use as duct insulation. BTUFOIL Reflective Insulation is rated Class A, Class 1 under ASTM E - 84 - 94 Flammability standards.

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R Value = R 4.3 direct wrap for this application pic # 1

R Value = R 5.5 with foil spacers for this application pic # 2

R Value = R 6 with air space for this application* pic # 3

Your choice of our BTUFOIL tm Reflective Insulation

 # 8212-16-125,  # 8212-24-125 # 8212-48-125

BTUFOIL ™ Reflective Insulation
 is a layer of polyethylene bubbles sandwiched between two 96% - 97% reflective Radiant Barriers.

STOPS 96 % - 97 % OF THE RADIANT HEAT

 KEEPS YOUR HVAC DUCT COOLER IN SUMMER

 & WARMER IN WINTER + INHIBITS CONDENSATION

 + GET LOWER HEATING & COOLING BILLS

+ INCREASED INTERIOR COMFORT

+ 25 YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

REFLECTS more heat than 9” of F/G insulation

or our
 BTUFOIL tm  Duct Insulation
as required by your local building code
ASTM E84  Class 1 / Class A  
ASTM C411 - Passed 
Passed Title 24 CA-T354 (CN) RR#8436
BTUFOILTM Duct Insulation is a double layer of polyethylene bubbles sandwiched between two highly reflective radiant barriers. A code certification strip is adhered to all duct insulation products, which clearly identifies the brand name and pertinent testing information. This inspector-friendly tape means no hassles at the jobsite, and peace of mind for installers.

BTUFOILTM Duct Insulation products ( 2290 series ) are not recommended for exposed applications, for interior /enclosed applications only.

Physical Properties

Test

Reflective / Double-Bubble / Reflective

NOMINAL THICKNESS

--

5/16”

WEIGHT

--

1.25 oz/sq. ft.

TEMPERATURE RANGE

ASTM C411

-50°F to 180°F

FIRE RATING

ASTM E84

CLASS 1 / CLASS A

THERMAL RESISTANCE

ASTM C335

R-4.3 without spacers

R-5.5 with spacers

R-6.0 with foam spacers

EMISSIVITY

ASTM C1371

0.03

REFLECTIVITY

ASTM E 903

0.97

WATER VAPOUR PERMEABILITY

ASTM E96

< 0.02 perms

RESISTANCE TO FUNGI & BACTERIA

ASTM C1338

DOES NOT PROMOTE GROWTH

Duct Insulation Product Codes / Roll Sizes

2290-12-050 (12" x 50'/ 50 sq.ft.), 2290-24-050 (24" x 50' / 100 sq.ft.), 2290-36-050 (36" x 50' / 150 sq.ft.), 2290-48-050 (48" x 50' / 200 sq.ft.), 2290-48-100 (48" x 100' / 400 sq.ft.), 2290-48-125 (48" x 125' / 500 sq.ft.), 2290-60-100 (60" x 100' / 500 sq. ft. )
 STOPS 96 % OF THE RADIANT HEAT

 KEEPS YOUR HVAC DUCT COOLER IN SUMMER

 & WARMER IN WINTER + INHIBITS CONDENSATION

 + GET LOWER HEATING & COOLING BILLS

+ INCREASED INTERIOR COMFORT

+ 10 YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

REFLECTS more heat than 9” of F/G insulation

Optional - Duct Accessory Kit - For use with square and rectangle duct work.
Duct Accessory Kit - For use with square and rectangle duct work.
BTUFOIL #DK00002 DUCT INSTULATION KIT *
Only required to meet the R - 6 requirement on rectangular or square duct

UL181A Duct Tape
roll size 2.5" X 180 LF
 Performance and materials guaranteed to meet or exceed UL-181A-P quality standards and assures against tape being a conductor of any flame.
Also meets the requirements of UL181B-FX, flexduct standard.

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