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MATERIALS &
CONSTRUCTION:
Cross woven polyethylene, high density closed-cell foam, a layer of
high density polyethylene bubble and two layers of reflective aluminum.
| Thickness |
3/4" (nominal) |
| Normal
Weight |
12.5
lbs. / 150 sq. ft. |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
| Property |
Test Method |
Insul-Tarp® |
| Average Thermal Resistance |
ASTM C 518 |
R - 7.5 |
Tensile Strength and Elongation*
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ASTM D 412 |
136 PSI |
| Tensile Strength** |
ASTM D 751 |
45 lbf/in. |
| Compression Set |
ASTM D 3575 |
4.3 % |
| Bursting Strength* |
ASTM D 751-73 |
90 PSI |
| Maximum Use Temperature |
|
180° F |
| Minimum Use Temperature |
|
-60° F |
| Water Vapor Permeance |
ASTM E 96 |
.002 Perms |
* denotes testing on bubble pack only
** denotes testing on cross woven polyethylene only |
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THERMAL RESISTANCE (R-VALUE):
Tested R-Value :
R-7.5
Insul-Tarp® was tested in accordance with ASTM C 518, Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Aparatus. The following PDF summarizes the testing procedure and results:
 Insul-Tarp® Test Data Sheet
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ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION:
Insul-Tarp® may be specified in construction specifications using
the
following division according to the Master Specification format.
Division 7 - Thermal Moisture Protection
- Section 07210 - Building Insulation
- Section 07240 - Exterior Insulation and Finished Systems
Insul-Tarp® Specification Information |
Performance Equivalent:
R-10 (Under Radiant Heating Systems)
When calculating heat loads for radiant heating systems, a performance equivalent
of R-10 can be used. Although this is not a tested R-value, field and laboratory tests support this number as a reasonable gauge of performance. The following PDF's illustrate Insul-Tarp®'s radiant heating performance:
 Insul-Tarp® Lab Test 1
Insul-Tarp® Lab Test 2
Insul-Tarp® Testimonial 1
Insul-Tarp® Testimonial 2
Insul-Tarp® Testimonial 3
About Product Performance and R-Values |
