Technical Description of Therma-Comfort
Therma-Comfort is a heat reflective insulation made of layers of insulating heat sealed air bubbles covered by 99% pure aluminum foil outer layers.
Properties of Therma-Comfort:
- Reflects 97% of radiant heat
- Acts as a vapor barrier
- Shields against ultraviolet rays
- Helps maintain temperature and humidity of the structure
- Can be used on its own or with other insulation materials
- Approximately 3/16" thick
- Weighs 1.25 oz. per square foot
Thermal Performance:
- Flammability: Flame retardant grade
- Pliability: No cracking, flexible
- Puncture Resistance: 68 lbs. per square inch
- Temperature Range: -60F to 180F
R value*
- 5.4 Heat Flow Direction - UP
- 14.6 Heat Flow Direction - DOWN
- 6.7 Heat Flow Direction - HORIZONTAL
Heat Transfer Methods:
1- Conduction: (5%) - the transfer of heat from one surface to another surface in direct contact. It always takes place from the surface with a higher temperature to a surface with a lower tempurature, and acts to equalize the temperature difference. Example: a pot on a stove.
2- Convection: (20%) - the transfer of heat caused by the movement of heated air. Example: a convection oven.
3- Radiant: (75%) - the transfer of heat from electromagnetic waves. Example: the sun's rays on the roof of a barn, trailer, or shelter.
Product Usage / Current Applications
Therma-Comfort has been used in a wide variety of applications including:
Homes- Garage Doors, Attics, Under Flooring, Under or Between Wood Joists, Under Concrete Slabs, Inside Walls, Heating and Cooling Systems, Plumbing Applications, and Doors.
Farms/Backyards- Barns, Stalls, Horse Shelters, Livestock Shelters, Horse/Livestock Trailers, Sheds, Metal Buildings/Structures, and Kennels.
*The R Value is a measure of thermal resistance used in the construction industry. The bigger the number is, the better the building insulation's effectiveness. Thermal resistance, also known as thermal conductivity, is the property of a material that indicates its ability to conduct heat. An R value cannot be established on an open system, i.e. barns, horse trailers, open sheds, garage doors, etc. However since Therma-Comfort does not absorb a large amount of radiant heat, it has the potential to significantly increase comfort level and energy savings.