Foil backed osb is applied mostly in attics.
Radiant barrier roof sheathing osb.
Other kinds of radiant barriers combine reflective materials usually aluminium foil with materials like plastic films cardboard and kraft paper.
Product overview the osb techshield radiant barrier osb is engineered to improve energy efficiency.
Installed in over 1 5 million homes in the united states lp techshield panels also lower attic temperatures up to 30 f.
However it is also used in wall systems.
Oriented strand board osb with a thin layer of low emitting aluminum foil attached to one side is a common type of thermal radiant barrier sheathing.
The osb variety is available in 7 16 or 19 32 thick 4 x8 sheets.
The goal of a foil backed osb is to cool the air within the top layer of insulation in the attic or wall by emitting the radiant heat absorbed through the roof or exterior walls which reduces the delta t and lessens the overall energy use in a building.
As the original 1 brand of radiant barrier sheathing lp techshield panels vaporvents technology prevents moisture buildup during and after construction while blocking up to 97 of radiant heat in roof panels.
This improved energy efficiency makes thermostat radiant barrier the ideal choice for new homes additions and renovations in warm to hot climates.
Thermostat radiant barrier sheathing is available with 2 different substrates.
This means radiant barrier can increase the life of the roof shingles.
Roofs with radiant barrier have the potential to lower the temp at night because the radiant barrier prevented the heat loss that would typically occur from the traditional mass insulation on the attic floor rising to heat the roof.
Installs like conventional roof sheathing requiring no additional labor patented vaporvents technology helps panels dry from construction moisture more quickly than other brands installed in more than 1 5 million homes to date lp techshield radiant barrier sheathing is the industry s best selling brand of radiant barrier sheathing.
This reflection insulation also has high mechanical properties making it perfect for load bearing applications in construction.
Osb oriented strand board blue ribbon osb the procurement of all blue ribbon osb is certified by the sustainable forestry initiative.
Thermostat radiant barrier sheathing reflects up to 97 of the sun s radiant heat from a home s attic and can help lower attic temperatures by up to 30 f.