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 Reflective Insulation and Radiant Barrier
Dramatically reduces heat gain and heat loss in your home!
MicroFoil™ is a clean, non-toxic, easy to install, patented, self-taping RADIANT BARRIER that provides increased comfort, energy efficiency and savings, and lower heating and cooling costs.
MicroFoil effectively reflects a heat source as opposed to absorbing and dissipating it as fiberglass insulations do. This reflectivity works both ways: radiating summer heat outward and retaining winter heat inside. What's more, MicroFoil is made with MicroFoam that has a melting point of 320° F.
Benefits and Specs
 Reflects Heat -
MicroFoil effectively reflects a heat source as opposed to absorbing and dissipating it as fiberglass insulations do. This reflectivity works both ways: radiating summer heat outward and retaining winter heat inside.
Easy to Use - (New Patented Self-Taping) - Because MicroFoil is made with plies of MICROFOAM (an extremely low-density, flexible polypropylene foam), it is much lighter weight and easier to handle than other reflective or fiberglass insulation products.
Smooth Finished Surfaces - MicroFoil will provide equal or better insulation properties when compared to much thicker 2"-3" fiberglass insulation, but will not produce an "oilcan" effect like thicker insulation can, due to the nominal thickness of MicroFoil.
Practically Eliminates - Bird and insect infestation.
Condensation Control - When installed correctly, MicroFoil provides an excellent thermal and vapor barrier, greatly reducing condensation build-up.
Simple, Safe Installation - MicroFoil requires only a pair of scissors or utility knife and a staple gun. It does not require masks or long clothing for installation.
MicroFoil rolls are available with foil on both sides, or with foil on one side and fire retardant white polypropylene backed foil on the other side. Rolls come in 48" or 72" widths.
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MicroFoil has a patented self-sealing tape on a foil flange running along one edge to make installation fast and easy. A utility knife and a
staple gun are the only tools necessary. No need for protective clothing and masks. MicroFoil does not contain hazardous chemicals or harmful
materials that cause itching or respiratory problems. MicroFoil is safe and easy to use.
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Comparison Chart
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Product Feature
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MicroFoil™
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Others
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| R-Factor |
14.4 |
5.9 |
| Easy to install |
Yes |
No |
| Self-taping |
Yes |
No |
| Aluminum foil |
Yes |
No |
| Radiant barrier |
Yes |
Yes |
| Scrim reinforced |
Yes |
No |
| Puncture resistant |
90# per square inch |
68# per square inch |
| Clean |
Yes |
Yes |
| Non-toxic |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lightweight |
Yes |
Yes |
| Improved comfort |
Significant |
Some |
MicroFoil™ Technical Data
Typical Physical Properties/Product Composition:
- Core - 1/4" Thick Microfoam polypropylene
- Face - Reinforced, high purity aluminum foil
- Weight for this product is .86 ounce per square foot.
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Roll Size: |
4' wide x 125' long
6' wide x 75' long |
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Surface Emissivity: |
.03 |
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Flame Spread Index-ASTM 84: |
20 |
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Smoke Development-ASTM 84: |
15 |
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Fire Rating-NFPA Spec 101: |
Class A/Class 1 |
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Puncture Resistance-psi, ASTM D 3420: |
90 |
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Tear-lbs., ASTM D 1922: |
1.9 - 2.8 |
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Water Vapor Transmission-grains/hr sqft, ASTM E96: |
.005 |
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Water Absorption lbs/sqft, FTMS 101B, Method 4035: |
.0003 |
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Fungus Resistance, mold growth-Mil E 8261A: |
None |
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Useable Temperature-deg F: |
-150 to +200 |
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R - MicroFoil Heat Flow Resistance, ASTM C236 Hot box test: |
deg. F sqft/Btu |
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Roof, Downward: |
14. |
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Roof, Upward: |
7.4 |
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Wall, Horizontal: |
10.2 |
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Reflectivity: |
.97 |
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