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Gerard Sanchis
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Username: gerard_sanchis

Post Number: 30
Registered: 10-2009


Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 02:45 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

We're looking for a reflective film with a black surface to be used under batt insulation between ceiling rafters. The designer wants it for aesthetic reasons.

Is it available, and if so, who makes it? Any help would be appreciated.
Lynn Javoroski CSI CCS LEEDŽ AP SCIP Affiliate
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Username: lynn_javoroski

Post Number: 1275
Registered: 07-2002


Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 03:08 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

You can get black faced insulation. Johns-Manville Insul-Shield is made for theater installations where black is required:

http://www.jm.com/insulation/building_insulation/products/hig1214dk_insul-shield.pdf
Lisa Goodwin Robbins, RA, CCS, LEED ap
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Username: lgoodrob

Post Number: 138
Registered: 08-2004
Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 03:46 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Try also SelectSound Black Acoustic Board, by Owens Corning.
Richard L Matteo, AIA, CSI, CCS
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Username: rlmat

Post Number: 427
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 - 01:15 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

You might also check Knauf and I think Simplex Ceilings might have a similar product
John Bunzick, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP
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Username: bunzick

Post Number: 1329
Registered: 03-2002
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 06:15 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I don't think the black-faced insulations mentioned are reflective, but I could be wrong. Of course, there are potential issues with flame spread on such a product. Mylar is the typical reflective film--I don't know if it meets ASTM E84 or not.

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