Pro Residential, Post Frame and Metal Building Applications

Temporarily nail a 2”x 4” block over the end of the product to prevent it from pulling away.
• Roll out the product across the top of the trusses, pull tight and staple at approximately 4” intervals.
• Run subsequent courses of the product with the 3/4” staple tabs overlapping at the seams.
• Tape the seams with a Reflectix
®
Foil Tape (goal is an air-tight, snug seam seal).
• Install purlins over the insulation. Nail or screw to the trusses through the product.
• Install the metal roof to the purlins.
2. Metal Roof with Product above Purlin (second illustration)
• Per instructions above except install Reflectix
®
Reflective/Bubble Insulation after installing the
purlins.
• When installing product, insure that a minimum of a 3/4” drape (middle of cavity) is present.
* Includes thermal resistance of 1.32 UP and 4.55 DOWN for interior air film.
Calculation Disclaimer: All values are calculated based on the “ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals” heat
flow up and down.
Review These Important Safety Guidelines Prior to Installation:
• ALWAYS check local building codes before installing Reflectix
®
.
• ALWAYS check the area you are insulating and make any needed repairs. Any worn wiring should be replaced before you begin installing Reflectix
®
.
• ALWAYS make sure work areas are well ventilated and well lighted.
• ALWAYS use eye protection when operating a staple gun.
• ALWAYS use caution and common sense when using a staple gun. Be aware of where electrical wiring is located. Stapling into a wire can cause
severe shock or death. NEVER staple into electrical wiring.
• ALWAYS be careful when working with large pieces of Reflectix
®
on windy days.
• When installing Reflectix
®
on bright sunny days, it is best to wear sun glasses.
• Do not work in areas such as attics when temperatures are too hot.
• Visit our website at www.reflectixinc.com for additional product and installation information.
Please Note:
The intention of these Installation Instructions and 3-D renderings are for the sole purpose of illustrating the correct location and relative position of the
Reflectix
®
products in specific building assemblies. The correct construction methods and techniques are the responsibility of the installer or contractor.
The methods outlined are recommendations on location of the Reflectix
®
products as a guideline. There are no claims on the part of Reflectix, Inc. that
these building assemblies are finite standards or meet building code requirements (as they can vary by region).