Product Details
This roll of double bubble foil insulation is 500 square feet and measure 4' x 125'. Like other rolls of EcoFoil Double Bubble Foil Insulation, this 500 square foot roll consists of two layers of 8 mil poly bubble insulation which is then covered on both sides by a highly reflective metalized/aluminum composition.
Double Bubble Foil Insulation 500 sq ft Specifications
| Nominal Thickness | 5/16" |
| Fire Rating | Class 1/ Class A (ASTM E84-09) |
| Temp Range | -50F to 180F (ASTM C411) |
| Emissivity | 0.057 (ASTM C1371-04A) |
| Reflectivity | 0.943 (ASTME903) |
| Water Vapor Permeability.... | 0.02 Perms (ASTM E96) |
| Resistance to Fungi | Does Not Promote (ASTM C1149) |
| Corrosiveness | Pass (ASTM D3310-00) |
| Thermal Resistance (3.5" cavity)... | R-15.2 (Heat Flow Down), R-8.5 (Horizontal Heat Flow) |
Double Bubble Foil Insulation Specifications (PDF, 238 KB)
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About Double Bubble Foil Insulation
Double bubble foil insulation provides an effective vapor barrier and also provides superior protection against radiant heat transfer. Curious about double bubble foil insulation R value? Double bubble foil insulation works by reflecting heat instead of slowing it down and therefore the r value is determined by your assembly. Learn more about
R-values.
Double Bubble Foil Insulation Installation
Wall Insulation
Double Bubble Foil Insulation is commonly used in commercial applications as a vapor and condensation barrier in metal and post frame buildings. It has an R-value so it also has a thermal insulation value. It can be placed on the outside of the roof purlins during new construction or attached to the inside of the purlins in a retrofit application.
New Wall Installation Instructions (PDF, 49 KB)
Retrofit Installation Instructions (PDF, 54 KB)
Roof Insulation
Double Bubble Foil Insulation is also commonly used for roof insulation in commercial applications such as metal and post frame buildings and provides a vapor and condensation barrier. Double bubble foil insulation can be placed on the outside of the roof purlins during new construction or attached to the inside of the purlins in a retrofit application.
New Roof Installation Instructions (PDF, 54 KB)
Retrofit Roof Installation Instructions (PDF, 60 KB)
Other Uses
There are also many residential uses for Double Bubble Foil Insulation including:
Top Double Bubble Installation Projects
Note: Reflective double bubble insulation is NOT for use under concrete. Please see Under Concrete Bubble Insulation.
