Double Bubble Reflective Foil Insulation R Value

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Double bubble reflective foil insulation r value. The r value of foil faced bubble wrap is about one. Double bubble insulation is the most effective bubble insulation with highest r value. So by that logic if you wrap ducts with the double bubble foil then you would have your r 6. Any additional r value is achieved by the use of dead air spaces around the reflective product or in used in conjunction with other mass insulation products like fiberglass foam etc.

If you read the fine print this rating is always achieved as part of an overall assembly which usually includes a lot of dead air spaces. In contrast reflectix is always tested as part of an assembly e g. Double the bubbles for double the airspace. R value is roughly 5 3 when used in a floor.

The main one in the latter category is foil faced bubble wrap sold as insulation. If the product is simply doubled with no air space between the layers a very minimal benefit is obtained r 1 1 per layer for the reflective double bubble. Of owens corning fiberglass and r 5 per inch with foamular foam board. If you are.

A simulated wall with 2x4 studs dry wall an air space and layer of reflectix. The foil face bubble wrap manufacturers may have a fantastic product but they unfortunately market their product to an industry that is unaware of codes that restrict its use. However we see claims of up to r 14 for some bubble products. For exact specifications per application contact the vendor.

Generally the following values are a good. R value is roughly 10 6 when used in a ceiling. Heat moves by 3 methods. All our reflective double bubble products.

Key benefits of this foil faced double bubble include. Are two layers of polyethylene industrialized air bubbles bonded between exterior. Standard insulation is tested as a material with an r value per inch of thickness for example r 13 for 3 5 quot. The r value of an assembly that includes foil faced bubble wrap could be significantly higher.

Double bubble insulation provides the maximum efficiency and highest r value for bubble insulation. The more airspace in the product the better it is at slowing heat transfer. With multiple layers of product and airspaces between each layer enhanced performance will be gained. Any bubble insulation that is approximately thick can only achieve an average r value of 1 to 1 5 on its own.

If you install 2 layers of a reflective insulation does the r value double. Bubble foil does offer some r value because of the bubbles because remember radiant barrier does not have an r value on its own. The r value is dependent upon the type of application used.