ThermaTuff Advantages

Easy Installation
Condensation Protection
Radiant & Vapor Barrier
Mold & Mildew Resistant
Tear Resistant
Excellent Longevity

 
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Product Applications

Under Metal Roofing
Metal Building Roof and Wall Application
House Wrap
Retrofit Applications

 
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Physical Properties & Features

•    6'×125' Rolls (750 sq ft), 4'×125' Rolls (500 sq ft), includes a 2" overlap
•    99.4% Pure aluminum + 4mm foam core + woven poly backing
•    Radiant barrier / insulation / vapor barrier all in one
•    Reflects 97% of solar rays to reduce energy bills
•    Easiest installation compared to other products – reduces labor costs
•    Toughest woven polyethylene backing available without special order

 

•    Can be used in new construction as well as retrofit applications
•    Flame spread ratin: 10 Class A (ASTM E-84-09)
•    Smoke developed: 10 Class A (ASTM E-84-09)
•    Perm ratin – WVTR perms: 0.47
•    Emissitivity: 0.03 – 0.04

Comparisons

Cost

ThermaTuff
Much less than fiberglass

Bubble Insulation
About the same as ThermaTuff

Fiberglass
2x more than ThermaTuff

Spray Foam
5x more than ThermaTuff

Installation

ThermaTuff
Heavy backing will not rip, bubbles will not pop, no itching

Bubble Insulation
Rips easily and bubbles easily

Fiberglass
Very difficult. Bulky material, itchy

Spray Foam
Requires special equipment and protective gear

Protection from condensation

ThermaTuff: Yes
Bubble Insulation: Yes
Fiberglass: No
Spray Foam: No

 

Radiant barrier

ThermaTuff: Yes
Bubble Insulation: Yes
Fiberglass: No
Spray Foam: No

Vapor barrier

ThermaTuff: Yes
Bubble Insulation: Yes
Fiberglass: No
Spray Foam: No

R-value affected by humidity

ThermaTuff: No
Bubble Insulation: No
Fiberglass: Yes
Spray Foam: No

Mold and mildew resistance

ThermaTuff: Yes
Bubble Insulation: Yes
Fiberglass: No
Spray Foam: No

Tear resistance

ThermaTuff: Very high
Bubble Insulation: Easily tears
Fiberglass: Easily tears
Spray Foam: N/A

 

Use as roof underlayment

ThermaTuff
Very good. Easy to install; can be walked on.

Bubble Insulation
Easy to install. Can not be walked on without popping.

Fiberglass
Not used

Spray Foam
Not used. Must be applied through home in attic space.

Longevity

ThermaTuff
Very good, woven backing puncture

Bubble Insulation
Poor; bubbles pop, backing flakes

Fiberglass
Moderate, backing will easily puncture

Spray Foam
Very good