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Concealed Interior Wall

Concealed Interior Wall

There are many ways to insulate the building envelope. The exact method you chose can depend on many variables such as building use, size, local climatic conditions, local construction practices and budget constraints. In some instances the insulation can serve many purposes beyond insulating alone. For example, the insulation may also serve as the vapor barrier, or as a water repellant sheathing. No matter what your design considerations are, Dow Building Materials has your solution. In this section we discuss options for insulating the interior side of the wall in which the insulation will be covered by an approved thermal barrier.

There is a Dow insulation solution that is right for every Concealed Interior Wall application:

Features & Benefits Recommended Product Solution Product Information Sheet Guide Specs CAD Details
Higher strength insulation makes the product more durable and moisture resistant. The 25 psi (3,600 psf) makes product suitable for normal loading situations. Can be used in areas with expected live loads of 5psi (720 psf) and dead loads of 8.3 psi (1,195 psf). (see your Dow representative for specific load vs. product recommendations) STYROFOAM™ Square Edge English (204KB PDF) English (70KB PDF) View
The most water resistant foam plastic available. Manufactured to 23-7/8" width to fit between Z-furring channels saving the contractor installation time. Provides long-term thermal insulating value even when in contact with moisture. Tough and durable. Easy to handle, cut, and install. High R-value (5.0 per inch) STYROFOAM Z-Mate English (80KB PDF) English (55KB PDF) View
Product is manufactured with super triplex facers to provide an extremely tough, durable product. This is the product of choice when extra durability is what you need. One side is black, the other side is reflective foil to provide radiant barrier characteristics. Easy to handle, cut and install. The facers reduce the potential for moisture intrusion helping the product maintain its insulating value. Highest R-value of any foam plastic insulation (R = 6.5 per inch). The facers can also help achieve a moisture vapor barrier. Super TUFF-R™ English (51.8KB PDF) N/A N/A
Product is manufactured with radiant barrier quality aluminum foil/Tri-Plex facers to provide a tough, durable product. Easy to handle, cut and install. The facers reduce the potential for moisture intrusion helping the product maintain its insulating value. Highest R-value of any foam plastic Insulation (R = 6.5 per inch). The facers can also help achieve a moisture vapor barrier. TUFF-R English (51.8KB PDF) N/A N/A


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