From our modern facility with the highest production capacity in the industry you can expect quality reflective insulation and radiant barrier products and quick order fulfillment. Find detailed step-by-step installation instructions here. provides innovative and cost-effective insulation solutions. With these do’s, don’ts and watchouts on hand, you’re ready to start installation. Not properly spacing the panel ends and edges.Leaving the surface exposed to the elements.
Once the sheathing is covered, your LP TechShield installation is complete! Common Mistakes When Installing Radiant Barrier Sheathing Use 8d common nails.Ĭover LP TechShield Radiant Barrier sheathing as soon as possible with roofing felt or shingle underlayment to protect against excessive moisture prior to roofing. In the absence of project specifications, nail panels 6 inches on center along supported ends and edges and 12 inches on center at intermediate supports.
#RADIANT BARRIER FOIL INSTALL#
Install with the long dimension across supports and with the panel continuous over two or more spans. Space all panel edges at a 1/8-inch minimum. Be sure to wear skid-resistant shoes during radiant barrier sheathing installation in a roof application. LP TechShield panels should always be installed with the foil side down and the skid-resistant side facing up. Radiant barrier sheathing panels have two sides: a foil surface and a skid-resistant surface. One of the most common mistakes when it comes to radiant barrier sheathing installation is installing the panels with the incorrect side facing down.
#RADIANT BARRIER FOIL HOW TO#
Now that you have these crucial do’s and don’ts top-of-mind, let’s dive into more detailed installation instructions for how to install radiant barrier sheathing. How To Install Radiant Barrier Sheathing Properly Prior to roofing, cover LP TechShield Radiant Barrier sheathing as soon as it’s installed with roofing felt or shingle underlayment to protect against excessive moisture prior to roofingįind complete installation instructions here.Install with the long dimension across supports and with the panel continuous over two or more spans.Store panels in a clean, dry space off the ground.
Radiant Barrier Sheathing Installation Do’s and Don’ts Let’s take a look at a list of quick tips to keep top-of-mind for radiant barrier sheathing installation. Since LP TechShield panels have already been installed in over 2 million homes in the United States and continue to be a leader in radiant barrier sheathing, a refresh on how to install sheathing can help maximize the product’s performance and keep you from an installation error that can impact your warranty. LP ® TechShield ® Radiant Barrier, the #1 radiant barrier sheathing in the industry, is equipped with VaporVents ™ Technology that allows trapped moisture to escape during and after construction while the foil blocks up to 97% of radiant heat in roof panels from emitting into the attic. In any home, heat and moisture play a role during construction and long after.
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