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 I, II and IX
- R-values of 3.9/4.2, 4.2/4.6 and 4.4/4.8 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
| Material Property | Units | ASTM C578 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XI | I | VIII | II | IX | XIV | |||
| Normal Density |
pcf (kg/mJ) |
0.75 (12) |
1.00 (16) |
1.25 (20) |
1.50 (24) |
2.00 (32) |
2.50 (40) |
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|
Density Minimum |
pcf (kg/mJ) |
0.70 (12) |
0.90 (15) |
1.15 (18) |
1.35 (22) |
1.80 (29) |
2.40 (38) |
|
|
R-Value (RSI) Minimum per inch (25.4mm) |
75°F (24°C) |
ft2•hr•°F/Btu (°C•m2/W) |
3.1 (0.55) |
3.6 (0.63) |
3.8 (0.67) |
4.0 (0.70) |
4.2 (0.74) |
4.2 (0.74) |
|
Design R-Value (RSI) per inch (25.4mm) thickness |
40°F (4.4°C) |
ft2•hr•°F/Btu (°C•m2/W) |
3.4 (0.60) |
4.2 (0.73) |
4.3 (0.75) |
4.6 (0.80) |
4.8 (0.84) |
4.8 (0.84) |
|
75°F (24°C) |
ft2•hr•°F/Btu (°C•m2/W) |
3.2 (0.57) |
3.9 (0.68) |
3.9 (0.69) |
4.2 (0.73) |
4.4 (0.77) |
4.4 (0.77) |
|
|
Compressive Resistance Minimum @10% deformation |
psi (kPa) |
5.0 (35) |
10.0 (69) |
13.0 (90) |
15.0 (104) |
25.0 (173) |
40.0 (276) |
|
|
Water Vapor Permeance Maximum |
Perm (ng/Pa•s•m2) |
5.0 (287) |
5.0 (287) |
3.5 (201) |
3.5 (201) |
2.5 (143) |
2.5 (143) |
|
|
Flexural Strength Minimum |
psi (kPa) |
10.0 (70) |
25.0 (173) |
30.0 (208) |
35.0 (240) |
50.0 (345) |
60.0 (414) |
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|
Dimensional Stability Maximum |
% linear change | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
|
Water Absorption Maximum |
% by volume | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
|
Oxygen Index Minimum |
volume % | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
