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Product Highlights
Description
Like a foam cup protects your hand from the hot beverage it holds, The Barrier product family protects concrete from heat loss and moisture, especially when used in a radiant heat floor application. The Barrier under concrete insulation is a thermal block which insulates the concrete from the cold and dampness of the ground. The entire product line-up is strong, durable, and will not collapse under the weight of the concrete. Installation is far easier because you can walk on all of them without breaking - plus, the patented seam taping system makes installation fast and efficient. The Barrier underslab insulation and vapor retarder protects your flooring and other moisture sensitive furnishings in your building's interior from moisture migration while also providing dual use as an effective insulator.
High-performance insulation values, cost-saving installation, and unequaled flexibility makes The Barrier / BarrierXT & BarrierX5 the most effective underslab insulators and vapor retarders in today's market!
Features:
- Durable / Flexible / Walkable
- 100% Waterproof and Vapor-proof
- Expanded polystyrene for real insulating value
- Fast / Easy Installation -4'x60' rolls for significant labor savings
- Seamless patented self taping edges reduces thermal bridging
Applications:
- Underslab Insulation
- Hydronically Heated Slabs
- Electrically Heated Slabs
- Snowmelt / Icemelt
- Underslab Vapor Retarder
- Crawl Spaces
- Foundation Wall Vapor Retarder
- Radon Retarder
- Back fill protection
BarrierX5 is 1.25" thick x 4' wide x 60' rolls
Specs
| Length (Feet): | 60' |
|---|---|
| Width: | 4 ft. |
| Height: | 1-1/4" |
| Length: | 60 ft. |
| Application: | Heating Radiant Heat |
| R-Value: | 5-10.3 |
| Material: | Polystyrene |
| Max Temp (F): | 180°F |
Questions?
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Product Q&A
3 QuestionsQ: Can this product be used under the floor of a shop or warehouse? Will it effect the load-bearing properties of the slab?
Asked by matt 14 years ago
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I believe it would be fine and not weaken the slab, but the question would be best posed to the manufacturer.
I used this product in a residential application. I can warn you to insulate the entire slab; not just underneath, but on the sides as well. The product performs as promised but there is some temperature bleed into and out of the foundation concrete at the edges, which unfortunately was not isolated ( with product) from the slab before the pour. An engineer can confirm that load-bearing would not be a factor. The product is perfect for thermal retention/isolation.
Q: Why does the product R-value vary from 5 to 10.5?
Asked by 15 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffThe R-value depends upon the manner in which the insulation is installed. If the sheets overlap and are taped together at the seams, R-Value will be higher. When there are gaps between sheets, R-Value decreases.
The material alone has an r value for the 1.25 inch thickness of 5 at 70 F. If you includl the rvalues of a made up assembly including the gravel sand and concrete, the manufacturer suggests that 10.3 is possible-- see brochure on documents tab.
Q: Are you able to use pex staples with this application?
Asked by 16 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffFoamboard is used for this application, not staples.
Yes, the X5 will accept foam staples as both the film and the foam will hold the staples and tubing in place.