Staple Tab Insulation: Crawlspace R-21 Application

Staple Tab Crawlspace R-21 Product: Reflective Both Sides

R-21

Tempshield is now offering a dramatically improved performance application for the crawl space. This R-21 application includes a double layer of the Tempshield™ Reflective/Bubble product. Its ease of handling and installation makes it the obvious choice when looking at crawl space insulation options. It comes in convenient roll sizes that install cleanly and quickly. The product is dust and fiber-free, and does not require any protective garments or respirators to work with.

Standard Size Recommended Products:

Benefits:

R-21 and fiber free
Reduces labor (time) because of its easy-to-handle and install characteristics
No need to insulate ducts or pipes between the product and the sub-floor
Works great for retrofit installations
No need for protective garments or respirators when installing
Resists growth of fungi, mold and mildew
Environmentally safe and maintenance free
Does not support insects or rodents
Vapor and Radon retarder
When properly installed, prevents ground moisture from causing dry rot

Testing and Certification:

Tempshield™ products are thoroughly tested at either nationally approved independent laboratories or leading universities. Tests are performed to current American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards when a standard exists. For a copy of an actual test report, please e-mail us at customer.support@insulationstop.com or call at 518-339-5510

Installation Instructions: There are 5 Methods of Installation (with varying levels of benefit)
Staple Tab Bubble Foil - Crawlspace R-21 - Installation Instruction

Inspect the crawl space and make any needed repairs before installing the Tempshield™ Reflective/Bubble product.
For floor joists that are 16” on-center, the installation is easiest with the Tempshield™ Staple Tab (ST) product.
Determine if there are water pipes and heating ducts which hang below the floor joists. They will need to be insulated. Tempshield™ Pipe Wrap and Duct Insulations are designed specifically for this use. There is no need to wrap water pipes or duct work that fall between floor joists. Tempshield™ will provide adequate insulating without extra wrapping.
Begin at one end of the house and staple the first course of product to the top of the band board or the subfloor (also terminating this course in this fashion). Insert the Tempshield™ half way up into the joist cavity and staple (at approximately 3” to 4” intervals) the edge of the product to the side of the joist. The goal is to split the joist cavity into two approximately equal enclosed air spaces. It is easiest to utilize the Tempshield™ Reflective/Bubble/Bubble/Reflective, Staple Tab product for this step.
Continue with the second course of product at one end of a joist cavity (after the first course has been installed) and secure the product “end” with staples to the band board. Proceed down the joists by stapling each edge (or middle of the Reflective/Bubble/Bubble/Reflective 48” wide product) to the face (bottom surface) of each joist. Staple the product at intervals of approximately 3” to 4”. At the end of the product run, staple the Tempshield™ to the band board.
Seal seams with Tempshield™ Foil Tape to create a vapor/moisture barrier.

Installation instructions and illustrated drawings are recommendations only, while proper local construction methods are the responsibility of the installer.

Important: Review These Important Safety Guidelines Prior to Installation.

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Staple Tab Insulation: Crawlspace R-21 Application