Fire retardant bubbles… say what? Did that get your attention? We hope it did because you need to know the details about this awesome product.
Alucushion® / Bubblefoil® FR (Fire retardant grade) is manufactured by a continuous lamination process of low-density polyethylene and aluminium foil with sealed bubbles of air between the two outer laminates. The thousands of individually celled air bubbles created during the manufacturing process, form a column of immobilised dry air, effectively countering heat loss through convection and conduction. Add to this, the low emissivity and high reflectivity of the aluminium foil surface, and it’s advantages as a heat transfer barrier become obvious.
The benefits:
- Strong, light and flexible with excellent tear resistance
- Heat stabilized for durability and effective in a temperature range from -20C° to 80°C.
- Non-toxic, inert and vermin proof
- Waterproof – no membrane necessary under roof tiles or sheeting
- Aesthetically pleasing finish with good light reflectance
- Acknowledged by the trade as the easiest thermal insulation on the market to install
Alucushion® FR is tested and evaluated according to SABS 1381 (Materials for Thermal Insulation of Buildings) Part 4: Reflective Foil laminates, rolls, sheets and sections.
The specs:
Alucushion® / Bubblefoil® FR (fire retardant grade) is a cost-effective solution for most roof insulation applications.
4mm Alucushion® / Bubblefoil® FR (Fire Retardant) – white polyethylene coated single-sided aluminium foil insulation Code 2906 as supplied by Alucushion® Thermal Insulation (Pty) Ltd. Laid taut over purlins and fixed concurrently with roof covering; overlapped longitudinally by 100mm; on and including white PVC coated straining wire spaced at 383mm centres; all in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.
4mm Alucushion® / Bubblefoil® FR (Fire Retardant) – double-sided aluminium foil insulation Code 1983 as supplied by Alucushion® Thermal Insulation (Pty) Ltd. Laid taut over purlins and fixed concurrently with roof covering; overlapped longitudinally by 100mm; on and including galvanised straining wire spaced at 383mm centres; all in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.
