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SuperFOIL product applied to a flat rood under-joist

UNDER JOIST
APPLICATIONS

While insulating under the joists, an additional VCL is preferred below the insulation to keep warm, moist air from moving into the build-up. SuperFOIL’s internal solutions ensure a built-in vapour resistance of 1200MNs/g, better functionality, improved space optimisation, and the ability to install up to twice as fast compared to traditional insulation types; with much less material.

Application Instructions

Apply SuperFOIL directly from the roll on the internal joist face, starting horizontally at the external wall. Staple the start of the roll onto your joist and continue rolling the product across the joists. While fitting SuperFOIL, hold the product taut and staple it into place at approximately 50mm-100mm intervals using the correct size staples.

Once you finish a length, cut it to the correct size and continue fixing the next layer with a minimum of a 50mm overlap. Ensure secure fixing by stapling the insulation onto the joists where the joint crosses. Seal all joints, tears, and cuts with SuperFOIL 100mm tape, paying special attention to any penetrations through the insulation to ensure an airtight finish.

Complete your installation by fixing counter battens on top of the insulation horizontally (maximum of 600mm centers) to allow adequate air space. Attach your internal finish to battens following the manufacturer’s guidelines. SuperFOIL should be stored indoors until used and covered within 48 hours after fitting.

For a more comprehensive guide to properly installing SuperFOIL products in a Flat Roof Over Joist application, we’d encourage you to download our complete installation guide, for free, by clicking the button below.

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THERMAL PERFORMANCE
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PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Specification SF19+ SF40 SF60
Core performance 1.63 R Value 2.57 R Value 3.58 R Value
Roof Performance* 2.53 R Value 3.47 R Value 4.48 R Value
Wall Performance* 2.96 R Value 3.90 R Value 4.91 R Value
Floor Performance* 4.29 R Value 5.23 R Value 6.24 R Value
Emittance 0.05 0.05 0.05

*Core value + 2 air spaces / EN 16012

Specification SF19+ SF40 SF60
Thickness (Nominal) 45mm 65mm 100mm
Length 10m 10m 8m
Width 1.2m/1.5m 1.5m 1.5m
Coverage 12m²/15m² 15m² 12m²
Weight 10kg/13kg 15kg 18kg
Specification SF19+ SF40 SF60
Reaction To Fire (Euroclass) Class F Class E Class E
Water Vapour Resistance 2050 MNs/g 2,500 MNs/g 2,500 MNs/g
Resistance To Water Penetration W1 W1 W1
Tensile Properties (Length) 606/580N/50mm 698/509N/50mm 698/509N/50mm
Tensile Properties (Width) 514/526N/50mm 595/432N/50mm 595/432N/50mm
Resistance to Tearing (Length) 275N 685N 685N
Resistance to Tearing (Width) 305N 585N 585N
Elongation (Length) 24% 22 / 24% 22 / 24%
Elongation (Width) 23% 19 / 26% 19 / 26%
Flexibility at Low Temp. -40°C -40°C -40°C
SF19+ SF40 SF60
Reinforced Heavy Duty Double Foil Laminated Outer Layers 2 2 2
Mesh Reinforced Foil Laminated Outer Layers 0 0 0
Aluminium Coated Reflective Foil PET Layers 4 8 11
Thermo Foam Separation Layers 0 0 0
Loft Quilt 80g/sqm Layers 5 9 12
Total Layers 11 19 25

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