For your metal roofing and wall insulation requirements, Insulco recommends the use of either Insulco Vapa-Chek – Australia’s most popular metal deck roof insulation, or a selection of foil and blanket options, from the range of products manufactured.

Insulco Vapa-Chek is glasswool insulation building blanket faced on one side with a reflective foil laminate. It comes in a variety of thicknesses, including 55mm, 75mm and 100mm to provide the thermal insulation performance you require, as the insulation effect of the foil will depend on the application. Click here for information on the R-values attributed to each product for different building systems. Vapa-Chek is also available in two roll widths – 1200mm and 1400mm – and a range of foil facings to suit any application, so you can choose the best product for your project.

Hints & tips

• If the foil is to provide an aesthetically pleasing finish where no ceiling lining is installed (i.e. retail warehouse, indoor swimming pool, etc), Insulco suggests that the foil and blanket be laid separately so as to minimise creasing of the foil.
  
• 2. Where a vapour barrier is required, ensure that all joints in the foil are sealed with a foil tape, double sided tape or appropriate adhesive.
  
• 3. Where a decorative finish is required, consider Insulco’s white coated foil laminated product.
  
• 4. In tropical areas where the building is air-conditioned, it is recommended that the foil vapour barrier is applied above the glasswool blanket. Alternatively, a “sandwich” system can be used where foil laminates are installed both above and below the glasswool blanket. Contact Insulco’s Technical Sales for more information.