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"Our GFP foil ceiling insulation technology delivers superior insulating capabilities, while offering distinct advantages over conventional products. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developed GFP thermal insulation technology, which can be used in a host of thermal and acoustic applications in industries ranging from packaging to transportation, aerospace to building. GFP technology consists of multiple, honeycombed layers of thin, low-e metalized aluminum. These baffled polymer chambers are enveloped by a sealed barrier and filled with either air or a low-conductivity gas. The same proven technology is also used in low-e double- and triple-paned gas filled windows. Fi-Foil licensed this GFP technology and perfected the manufacturing process for large-scale production, with exclusive licensing rights for use in residential and commercial applications. GFP Insulation is being modeled in military tent applications to reduce energy use and was featured on a prototype floor of advanced sustainable products in New York. GFP won “the insulation product of the year” at the 2011 Global Insulation Conference. Fi-Foils advanced GFP technology out-performs conventional insulation by many measures, and has been tested in accordance with international ASTM standards. Its defining features include: high thermal performance, excellent sound transmission class ratings and the ability to remain compact for easy storage and transport. It is also available in a variety of thicknesses and lengths based on your application and retards moisture and resists mold growth. "
Add R5 to R13 for an individual panel (1 Layer GFP)
● Advanced Technology Using Low-Conductive Inert Gases Increases Thermal Performance
● Fiber-Free
● Zero Mold Growth
● Lightweight
● Compact
● Save Warehouse Space
● Save on Material & Shipping
● Gas-Filled Panel (GFP) Insulation Technology developed as a “Super Insulation” by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy
● Two (2) External Panels of Laminated Aluminum Foil Polymer
● Five (5) Internal Layers of Metalized Aluminum
● Low-e Internal Layers Expand to Form a Honeycomb Structure when expanded
● Air or Lower-Conductive inert gasses allow for different thermal performance levels; Inert Gases include Argon, Xenon or Krypton
● Ships Flat for low transportation costs
● Expands to 1-1/2" Insulation Panel at your location
● Standard panel: 16" or 24" x 48"
● Panels can be combined in the factory to desired sizes 48” x increments of 16” & 24”
● Fiber-Free
● Zero Mold Growth
● Lightweight
● Compact
● Addresses all three (3) modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation
● Dual-Action Air Pump, Air Compressor or Gas Bottles Required to Inflate Panels
● Supports Sustainability
Panel 16" O.C (40.64cm) 24" O.C (60.96cm)
Weight: Pounds / SQFT .111 .105
Coverage 5 SQFT 8 SQFT
Width Unexpanded 17" (43.2cm) 25" (63.5cm)
Width Expanded 15" (38.1cm) 23" (58.4cm)
Length Unexpanded 66" (1.68m) 66" (1.68m)
Length Expanded 48" (1.22m) 48" (1.22m)
Thickness Unexpanded 1/64" (0.4mm) 1/64" (0.4mm)
Thickness Expanded 1 1/2" (3.8cm) 1 1/2" (3.8cm)
Weight Unexpanded 8.8 oz 13.4 oz
Weight Expanded 8.9 oz 13.5 oz

Test Method Description Results
ASTM E-96 Water Vapor Permeance Unexpanded: 0.00
ASTM E-84-07 Flammability Flame Spread Rating: < 20
Smoke Development Rating: < 65
Interior Wall & Ceiling Finish Classification: Class A
ASTM D-3310 Corrosivity None
ASTM C-1224-99 (9.2.1 & 9.2.2) Adhesive Performance Bleeding: None
Delamination: None
Pliability: No signs of cracking or delamination
ASTM C-1338 Mold & Mildew Pass
ASTM C-1371 Foil Emittance 0.03
ASTM E-2129 Contributes to Building Sustainability
● Meets LEED and other Green Building Program Requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes. The ASHRAE Handbook values are a subset of data from the National Bureau of Standards (NBS).

Reflective insulation has little effect on heat transfer by conduction through the air between hot and cold surfaces. Air with an R-per-inch of 5.6 is an excellent insulator when radiation and convection are controlled. The installation of reflective insulation in an enclosed space reduces thermal radiation to near zero. When the reflective insulation is installed to subdivide an air-filled region then convection is also reduced.

Reflective insulation is one or more low emittance surfaces installed in an enclosed air space. The more layers within the air space, the better the performance. Reflective insulation in a wall system can be compared to a double or triple pane window with low-e surfaces. Triple pane windows with low e surfaces perform better than a triple pane window without low e surfaces because of the reduction of radiation (low emittance) across the air spaces. Air inherently has an R-per-inch value of 5.6, and is an excellent insulator when radiation and convection are controlled. The ASHRAE Handbook has tables with values for various enclosed air spaces (0.5”, 0.75”, 1.5”, 3.5”, etc.) with high emittance surfaces (0.82 for common building materials) and values for air spaces with low emittance surfaces facing the enclosed air space (0.05 for low emittance materials like aluminum). Simply put, adding a low e material makes the enclosed air space perform better. A multilayer reflective insulation system in a wall cavity improves this system by further reducing radiant heat transfer and adding additional “panes”, a two layer reflective insulation could be compared to a double paned window; a three layer to a triple pane window, and so on.. The installation of reflective insulation in an enclosed space reduces thermal radiation to near zero. When the reflective insulation is installed to subdivide an air-filled region then heat transfer by convection is also reduced. Fi-Foil has single layer, two layer, three layer and even honey-comb layer reflective insulation products for various building applications, each with different performance levels and attributes for the particular application. These products also work very well with other types of mass insulation as hybrid systems by using the best attributes of each of the technologies (e.g. spray foam is great for air sealing and can have a high R--value per inch of thickness -- fiberglass and cellulose is an inexpensive material to reduce convection in the cavity). In some wall systems, especially wall cavities larger than 1.5”, a combination of reflective insulation with one or more of these mass insulation products, addresses all the modes of heat transfer -- often more cost effectively than one of the technologies used alone.

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