Why is INSUL-TARP so Revolutionary
INSUL-TARP’s innovative layers and reflective material enable it to effectively control all three modes of heat transfer — Conduction, Convection and Radiation. In a heated slab, Radiation is responsible for 93% of the heat traveling downward. Traditional mass insulation, such as foam board, addresses mainly Conduction and Convection and has been shown to be only 30% effective for Radiant heat flow. Unlike conventional insulation, INSUL-TARP reflects up to 97% of the Radiant heat back into the living areas. There is no need to use other insulating products in conjunction with INSUL-TARP for it to achieve its superior performance — INSUL-TARP stands alone.
Thickness: 1/2″
Weight: 10 and 12 lbs./150 sq. ft.
Temp Range: -60°F – 180°F
Fire Rating: Up to Class A-1
R-Value Equivalent: R-5 to R-10
Reflectivity: Up to 97%
Perm Rate: .002
Shrinkage: None
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INSUL-TARP is a patented, revolutionary product unlike any other on the market today. Its lightweight, Space Age design integrates closed-cell foam and reflective aluminum material with protective poly coating in three thin layers. The durable polycoating protects the insulating material from potentially damaging surfaces and it is impermeable to moisture, helping it maintain a high R-value in minimal space. The superior physical characteristics and overall design of INSUL-TARP make it the most effective product for insulating under concrete slabs in Residential, Commercial and Agricultural radiant heating systems.
Easy to Handle – Lightweight INSUL-TARP rolls come in four sizes — 6′ x 25′, 6′ x 50′, 12′ x 25′ and 12′ x 50′. INSUL-TARP can be carried and installed by one person.
Quick Installation – INSUL-TARP can take less than 1/4 the time of conventional insulation to install. While rigid insulation requires the subsoil surface to be lowered and leveled, no special preparations are needed to accommodate INSUL-TARP. Installation around plumbing is almost effortless. Simply cut an “X” in the tarp and slide it over the top of the pipe. Less time, less mess and less effort.
Quick Response Time – With INSUL-TARP’s under-slab installation, the response time of the heating system is quicker and more consistent due to the insulation’s superior reflective properties. INSUL-TARP significantly decreases heat loss to the earth below the slab, allowing the system to react more efficiently and accurately to temperature shift. A quicker response time- a happier customer.
Effective Vapor and Radon Barrier – INSUL-TARP’s low perm rate makes it a vapor barrier. It effectively prevents radon gas infiltration, creating a safer environment for your customer.
