Foil Insulation
Foilboard Green Rigid Insulation Panels
- Wall options from R0.26 to R1.3 to match your comfort target
- Fire-resistant and suited to fire-rated systems
Knauf Earthwool Roofing Blanket Roll with Foil Facing
- Choose from R1.3 to R2.3, from temperate climates up to cold-climate performance
- Softer to handle than standard glasswool, thanks to the ECOSE bio-based binder
Kingspan Air-Cell Glareshield Insulation
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Thermakraft Watergate Plus
- Weathertight air barrier that still lets the structure breathe, controlling moisture and draughts
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Trade Select by Ametalin Sarking HD – Heavy Duty Foil
- Weathertight air barrier that still lets the structure breathe, controlling moisture and draughts
- Intelligent vapour control that protects the build-up from condensation
Trade Select by Ametalin Standard Wall Wrap - Light Duty Foil
- Weathertight air barrier that still lets the structure breathe, controlling moisture and draughts
- Intelligent vapour control that protects the build-up from condensation
Foilboard Garage Door Insulation Kit
- Seals joins and laps to stop air and vapour leaks
- Matched accessory for a complete, airtight install
Trade Select QuickTape - Brane VHP Joining Tape
- Weathertight air barrier that still lets the structure breathe, controlling moisture and draughts
- Intelligent vapour control that protects the build-up from condensation
Trade Select Insulation Tape
- Intelligent vapour control that protects the build-up from condensation
- Seals joins and laps to stop air and vapour leaks
Trade Select Reinforced Silver Foil Tape
- Seals joins and laps to stop air and vapour leaks
- Matched accessory for a complete, airtight install
Trade Select by Ametalin SilverFloor Foil Insulation
- Weathertight air barrier that still lets the structure breathe, controlling moisture and draughts
- Intelligent vapour control that protects the build-up from condensation
Trade Select by Ametalin XR Vapour Permeable Wall Wrap
- Weathertight air barrier that still lets the structure breathe, controlling moisture and draughts
- Intelligent vapour control that protects the build-up from condensation
Trade Select by Ametalin Brane VHP Vapour Permeable Wall Wrap
- Weathertight air barrier that still lets the structure breathe, controlling moisture and draughts
- Intelligent vapour control that protects the build-up from condensation
Trade Select by Ametalin ThermalFloor Foil Insulation
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
- Designed for underfloor insulation
Trade Select by Ametalin ThermalBreak 7 Foil Insulation
- Fire-resistant and suited to fire-rated systems
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
Trade Select by Ametalin ThermalBrane 4 Foil Insulation
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
- Designed for wall insulation
Kingspan Air-Cell Insuliner Insulation
- Fire-resistant and suited to fire-rated systems
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Kooltherm K10 G2W White Soffit Board
- Available from R1.1 to R4.6 to suit different climates
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Kooltherm K10 G2 Soffit Board
- Australian made, from Melbourne
- Matched accessory for a complete, airtight install
Fletcher Permastop Building Blanket Insulation
- Choose from R1.3 to R1.8, from temperate climates up to cold-climate performance
- Australian made, from up to 80% recycled glass
Bradford Anticon Roofing Insulation Blanket
- Choose from R1.3 to R1.8, from temperate climates up to cold-climate performance
- Australian made, to Australian standards
Kingspan White Aluminium Foil Tape
- Australian made, from Melbourne
- Seals joins and laps to stop air and vapour leaks
Kingspan Aluminium Foil Tape
- Australian made, from Melbourne
- Seals joins and laps to stop air and vapour leaks
Kingspan Air-Cell Insulwhite Insulation
- Fire-resistant and suited to fire-rated systems
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Air-Cell Insulbreak 90 Insulation
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Air-Cell Permifloor Insulation
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Air-Cell Insulshed 50 Shed Insulation
- Fire-resistant and suited to fire-rated systems
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Air-Cell Permifloor 500 Insulation
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Air-Cell Permishield XV 70 Insulation
- Weathertight air barrier that still lets the structure breathe, controlling moisture and draughts
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Air-Cell Permicav XV Insulation
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
- Australian made, from Melbourne
Kingspan Air-Cell Insulbreak 70 Insulation
- Combined thermal break, vapour barrier and reflective insulation in one
- Australian made, from Melbourne
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Foil insulation creates a radiant barrier against heat from the sun. It is vital that insulation foam is installed correctly because without an air space on one side of the reflective foil, the product will have no insulating capabilities. Shop online or call 1300 729 639 for commercial pricing.
Benefits of Aluminum Foil Backed Insulation
Foil backed insulation refers to products that have a reflective surface of aluminium foil (or a similar product). It helps to protect your home from rain and dust and improves on-site work flow efficiency by allowing some internal trades to commence work before the tile and cladding are applied. Most importantly, it helps to increase the thermal insulation value by reflecting heat from entering the home or building. In addition to being an effective radiant heat insulation, aluminium foil sarking has added acoustic benefits such that it dampens noise from rain falling on the roof and outside wind to create a quieter indoor space to enjoy.
When To Install Aluminum Reflective Foil Insulation?
While reflective foil insulation may only account for a small fraction of the total building cost, it is critical that you get it right and avoid the needless cost of having to re-do it at a later date. Essentially insulation boils down to selecting the right product, and ensuring it is properly installed at the right stage of the building project and preserved from damage until the completion of the building. Sisalation insulation and reflective roof sarking in particular, lose some of their effectiveness if the surface becomes covered in dust or grime, so the quicker the building exteriors are completed following the installation of the insulation, the better! Furthermore, if foil is in contact with other elements of the building it will conduct the heat energy to that surface, thus it is essential that foil insulation is installed with an air-gap.
How Does Foil Insulation Work?
Sisalation, and other types of foil insulation are extremely effective in reducing the transfer of heat. This helps keep you warmer in winter and cooler in summer. While bulk insulation works by slowing the heat transfer through the insulating material, foil insulation like Sisalation use their reflective surface to stop radiant heat.
Contrary to what you might expect, insulation foil doesn't need to face its reflective foil surface outwards 'towards the sun' in order to work, and in fact (for safety/anti-glare reasons), it is much more commonly installed with the reflective surface facing into the house. When used in combination with bulk thermal insulation, Sisalation foil insulation is very effective both in increasing the thermal efficiency of the building, as a windbreak, and also can serve as a reassuring guarantee that the thermal wall batts won't come into contact with the brickwork. Without an air-gap of about 2cm, foil insulation won't work as it should, and with no air-gap, the product is basically ineffective as an insulator.
Fletcher's Sisalation foil wraps come in 30m and 60m rolls, and when installed with an airgap, achieve an approximate R1.0 value. Some of our other popular foil insulation products include Knauf Earthwool Foil Faced Roofing Blanket and Kingspan Air-Cell Insulation.
Types of Aluminum Foil Insulation
Reflective Foil Insulation
Reflective foil insulation and breather wall wrap products provide a secondary protective skin for your home which can reduce draughts and help make you home more comfortable. Sisalation protects the building structure from the elements prior to the application of the external cladding and acts as a secondary protective layer against rain and dust after the construction has been completed. Roof sarking is also known to be used under older roofs, as a kind of insurance against leaks. While this may 'do the job' it is of course not the recommended solution to a damaged or leaking roof. Foil insulation can provide an additional R-value when installed within an air cavity in the building frame.
Roof Sarking and Foil Wrap
Roof sarking is installed in homes to reduce summer heat gains and reduce cooling costs. Aluminium foil insulation is a highly reflective material that rebounds radiant heat rather than absorbing it. Reflective insulation together with thermal insulation batts are a perfect combination to optimize your homes R-value. Our preferred brand of foil wrap reflective insulation is Sisalation® by Fletcher. Sarking insulation for roofs can also assist in condensation control from water dripping down from the underside of metal roof sheets, and down into the ceiling area below. This is particularly a concern in tropical regions where condensation and humidity is likely to be an issue.
Breather Wall Wrap
Where air transfer from each side of the membrane is required and unclassified water barrier properties are acceptable, breather wall wrap products are considered to be the best option. Homes in cooler climates with a high insulation value run the risk of condensation problems in the construction. Breather insulation foils allow the construction to breath allowing possible condensation to escape and dry up. Contact us for advice regarding breather wall wrap products and their application.
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