The Importance of Air Barriers
Air within the envelope of a building is subject to air infiltration, exfiltration and the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.Insulating materials address heat transfer through all three modes; however, the benefits can be lost, sometimes completely, if air infiltrates the envelope. Combined with other classes of [...]
FI-FOIL® Introduces SkyFlex™
Newest Flexible Sheet Air Barrier Aims to Reduce Moisture Damage and Improve Indoor Air Quality in All Climates AUBURNDALE, FL – Whether in a hot, humid climate or a cold one, controlling the radiant heat transfer in buildings where people live and work is the key to greater comfort [...]
RF Shield™ SCIF Barrier Provides Next-Level Information Security
AUBURNDALE, FL – As an increasing number of government agencies, military installations, and commercial businesses seek ways to secure sensitive information, FI-FOIL® — the leader in high-performance insulation technology — is now offering its multi layered RF Shield™ barrier to block interference and prevent intrusion. FI-FOIL® multi-layered RF Shield™ cripples electromagnetic [...]
HY-Fi® Hybrid Insulation Contributes to State-of-the-Art Efficiency & Sustainability in The New American Remodel 2019
AUBURNDALE, FL – FI-FOIL® Company, the leader in high-performance insulation technology, is proud to announce that its versatile HY-Fi® Hybrid Insulation was featured in the energy-efficient National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2019 The New American Remodel (TNAR) showcase home. One of the primary goals of the 2019 TNAR [...]
HY-Fi® A Solution to the Insulation Shortage
FI-FOIL® is offering a timely fix to the insulation shortage with the HY-Fi® hybrid system. HY-Fi® is easy to handle and a proven reflective insulation with low-e surfaces that enhance air space in cavities. The result is a way to save labor and significantly reduce radiant heat flow for a [...]
Benefits of the Retroshield® System for Metal Buildings
Like every building, metal buildings need to be well insulated in order to offer thermal comfort, energy savings and reduced noise levels. With Fi-Foil’s Retroshield® System, insulation for metal buildings has never been easier or more cost effective. What is the FI-FOIL® Retroshield® System? The RetroShield® System combines [...]
Benefits of Silver Shield™ Radiant Barrier Multi-Layer Insulation
Radiant attic barriers can help your customer’s homes stay cooler during the summer heat. Learn more about how the advanced FI-FOIL® Silver Shield™radiant barrier improves energy efficiency and comfort. What is FI-FOIL® Silver Shield™? Silver Shield™ is a high-performance radiant barrier that saves energy and improves comfort when applied to [...]
FI-FOIL® and ARCOM Sign Agreement
Auburndale, FL (June 1, 2017) — FI-FOIL®, the leader in advanced reflective insulation technologies and ARCOM, the leader in specifications, are pleased to announce that FI-FOIL® product data and customized specifications are now available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers and design professionals. ARCOM and FI-FOIL® have partnered to [...]
Benefits of VR Plus Shield™ Insulation for Masonry Walls
Masonry walls are commonly used for multi-family housing, especially along coastal areas. Often used to provide additional strength against hurricane force winds and to lessen threat of termite damage, masonry walls are ideal for many commercial projects. And, a growing number of contractors are also using radiant insulation [...]
Best Uses for the HY-Fi Hybrid Insulation System
While sufficient amounts of spray foam, fiberglass and cotton insulation can provide high R-values, they do not address radiant heat transfer. HY-Fi, a hybrid insulation system, works together with these and other traditional mass insulation to increase thermal resistance, add reflective insulation benefits and reduce the amount of insulation required. Selected by [...]
