Which way round does foil backed insulation go?

Which way round does foil backed insulation go?

The fibre side is laid in contact with the ceiling. If you were creating a warm attic by insulating between rafters, then you would want little temperature difference between the inside insulation surface and the room. So the foil side should face the slates and the fibre side the attic space.

Which way do you install reflective insulation?

If you’re wondering whether to put the foil side of foam insulation board shiny side in or out, consider whether you want to make the space inside warmer or cooler. If you want to make the space warmer, the foil should face inside so it can reflect radiant heat back into the room.

Which side of insulation faces out?

Hi Kim, Regardless of whether fiberglass insulation is installed in a wall, attic, or crawlspace; the paper facing should always face toward the inside of the home. That’s because the paper contains a layer of asphalt adhesive which prevents water vapor from passing through it.

How do you use AIRTEC double wall insulation?

Once Airtec-Double is in place and joints sealed with Airtec YBS 75mm tape, then the vertical counter battens are fixed at the required centres, ready for direct application of the plasterboard (internal surface). Airtec-Double can be used as a solution for both Cavity Wall insulation and Dry Lining insulation.

What is the difference between AIRTEC double and AIRTEC-double bubble?

Airtec-Double can be used as a solution for both Cavity Wall insulation and Dry Lining insulation. Airtec-Double Bubble can be used in the same applications as Airtec-Double. The advantage of using Airtec-Double Bubble is down to the products higher core performance against Airtec-Double.

Can you use AIRTEC double on plasterboard?

Once Airtec-Single is in place and joints sealed using Airtec YBS 75mm tape, then plasterboard (internal finish) is applied directly onto the Airtec and fixed directly through to the battens. Airtec-Double can be used as a solution for both Cavity Wall insulation and Dry Lining insulation.

What is ecoairtec double insulation?

EcoAirtec Double Insulation is our best selling multi purpose Foil Insulation which can be used in various applications such as Roofs, Walls, Floors, Conservatories, Sheds, Summerhouses, Windows and Doors, Motor Homes, Agricultural Buildings & Many More. Choose from 4 Different Easy to Handle Roll Sizes!