PlastiSpan® RN Insulation
PlastiSpan® Recessed Nailer (RN) insulation applied to the exterior of above-grade wood frame walls is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of that portion of the home. PlastiSpan RN insulating sheathing is manufactured with the long edges routed out to fit a 19 x 64 mm (1” x 3”) nailer for the installation of exterior cladding.
PlastiSpan RN insulation installed over the exterior of wood frame walls increases the effective thermal resistance (/RSIeff Reff) of the total wall assembly because it eliminates thermal bridges due to wood studs (which leave approximately 20% of the wall area without insulation). PlastiSpan RN has recessed edges on the long edges of the board to fit strapping.
Other thicknesses are available upon request to meet the R-value requirements of your project.
The addition of PlastiSpan RN insulation increases the effectrive R-value of a wall assembly by eliminating thermal shorts due to wood studs which leave a large portion of the wall area un-insulated.
- Meets all building code requirements
- Available in Type 1, 2 and 3
- R-values of 3.75, 4.04 and 4.27 per inch respectively
- Closed cell insulation resists moisture
- Easy to cut and install
- Maintains R-value
- A cost-effective insulation for higher energy efficiency and savings
Material Properties of PlastiSpan® RN Insulation
| Standard Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Width | Length | Thickness |
|
406 or 610 mm (16" or 24") |
2440 mm (8 ft.) |
Minimum 38 mm (1 1/2" in.) |
| PlastiSpan RN Insulation Material Properties | ASTM Test Method | Units | Property Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 | |||
|
Thermal Resistance Minimum per 25mm (inch) |
C518 |
m2 • 0C/W (ft2•h•0F/BTU) |
0.65 (3.75) |
0.70 (4.04) |
0.74 (4.27) |
|
Compressive Resistance Minimum @ 10% Deformation |
D1621 |
kPa (psi) |
70 (10) |
110 (16) |
170 (25) |
|
Flexural Strength Minimum |
C203 |
kPa (psi) |
170 (25) |
240 (35) |
300 (44) |
|
Water Vapour Permeance Maximum |
E96 |
ng/(Pa.s.m2) (Perms) |
300 (5.0) |
200 (3.5) |
130 (2.25) |
|
Water Absorption Maximum |
D2842 | % By Volume | 6.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
|
Dimensional Stability Maximum, 7 Days @ 70± 2℃ (158±40F) |
D2126 | % Linear Change | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
|
Limiting Oxygen Index Minimum |
D2863 | % | 24 | 24 | 24 |
|
Other Standard & Custom thicknesses available upon request. Standard sizes range from; 2x4,2x8,4x4,4x8. |
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