Metal Ceiling
To achieve R value in the ceiling, Tempshield® Reflective (Bubble) Insulation was tested using the following assembly: a corrugated metal exterior, 1/2" extruded polystyrene thermal breaks 5' on center, TempShield® Reflective (Bubble) Insulation, and 8" Z purlins commonly used in metal buildings.
| Thermal Values |
Heat Flow Up |
Heat Flow Down |
U Value Up |
U Value Down |
| TempShield® w/Wafer Board |
5.02 |
7.93 |
.199 |
.126 |
| TempShield® w/Metal Interior |
4.29 |
7.29 |
.233 |
.137 |
| TempShield® Exposed to Interior |
3.63* |
7.26* |
.275* |
.138* |
All Thermal Values are corrected for frame loss.
* Includes thermal resistance of 1.32 UP and 4.55 DOWN for interior air film.
Walls
To achieve R value in the walls, Tempshield® Reflective (Bubble) Insulation was tested using the following assembly: a corrugated metal exterior, 1/2" extruded polystyrene thermal breaks, TempShield® Reflective (Bubble) Insulation, 8" Z purlins, and 1/2" wafer board to represent an interior finished wall.
| Thermal Values |
Heat Flow Horiz. |
U Value Horiz. |
| TempShield® w/Wafter Board |
5.45 |
.183 |
| TempShield® w/Metal Interior |
4.77 |
.210 |
| TempShield® Exposed to Interior |
4.50* |
.222* |
*Includes thermal resistance of 1.70 for interior air film.
