Why the Bubbles Don't Pop in Concrete Bubble Foil Insulation
“Won’t the bubbles pop in the foil insulation?”
We heard this recently on a large concrete pour. This question comes up now and again. For the math inclined here’s a brief sketch regarding concrete weights per square inch for a 6” slab. The bursting strength measured in pounds per square inch for foil insulation ranges from 60-160 psi.