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Metal Building Insulation: Thermax Sheathing
THERMAX Sheathing

THERMAX* Sheathing is a polyisocyanurate foam core with unique glass fiber reinforcement and solid aluminum foil facers on both sides. This reinforcement, along with chemical modifications, contributes to improved fire performance and enhanced dimensional stability. THERMAX Sheathing is available in standard widths of 16", 24" and 48", with lengths from 4' to 30' (8', 9' and 10' standard).

Applications
THERMAX Sheathing is a high performance insulating sheathing for residential or commercial construction, interior basement, or exterior cavity wall applications. It's especially appropriate for time-rated assemblies. Corner bracing is required in new frame construction.

Not all sizes available for all applications.

Dow is transitioning to a new blowing agent. As a result, current R-values are changing. New R-values are referenced in the chart provided.

THERMAX Sheathing
Nominal Board Thickness
in. (mm)
Current R-value1 Current R-value2
.5 (12.7) 3.6 3.3
.75 (19.1) 5.4 5.0
1 (25.4) 7.2 6.5
1.25 (31.8) 9.0 8.0
1.55 (38.1) -- 10.0
1.75 (44.5) 12.6 11.4
2 (50.8) 14.4 13.0
2.5 (63.5) 18.0 15.8
3 (76.2) 21.6 19.0
3.5 (88.9) 25.2 22.1
4 (101.6) 28.8 25.3

1 R-values @ 75° F (24° C) mean temperature determined in accordance with ASTM C236/C518.
2 R-value determined by ASTM C518

 

 
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