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Why You Should Use SolarGuard® Reflective Insulation
SolarGuard® Reflective Insulation from Guardian Building Products greatly increases comfort in a host of residential and commercial applications. SolarGuard addresses all three modes of heat transfer: radation, conduction and convection. The foil in SolarGuard can reflect up to 93% of radiant energy striking it.
SolarGuard reduces installation costs because it's lightweight and flexible. SolarGuard's slim profile makes it easily fit between purlins and roof sheets. It's ideal for applications alone or in conjuction with fiberglass batts for optimal thermal performance. Use SolarGuard alone when space constraints don't leave enough room to insulate with fiberglass. Another key benefit: no itchy fibers! SolarGuard's fiberglass core is encapsulated.
SolarGuard's thin structure makes it cost less to ship and store than other forms of insulation. It consists of a 1/4-inch fiberglass core bonded to either two layers of 99% pure alluminum or one layer of aluminum and one layer of duralbe with scrim-reinforced facing material. These materials make it resistant to birds and rodents.
In residential uses, SolarGuard is versatile at minimizing and helping to correct heat transfer problems. Use SolarGuard beneath roof decks, at eaves to thelp prevent ice dams, beneath radiant floors, behind recessed light, and areas adjacent to attics (i.e. kneewalls) and crawl spaces. For ENERGY STAR builders, SolarGuard addresses issues on the ENERGY STAR checklist not covered by other insualtion products, therefore completing the home insulation package.
SolarGuard also offers superier Flame/Smoke ratings as demonstrated by ASTM testing. SolarGuard White and SolarGuard Foil meet all requirements for reflective insulation as required by the 2000 International Building Code (IBC). A detailed specification for SolarGuard can be downloaded from www.silvercote.com.
