Sisalation®, when used in conjunction with an airspace, is a highly effective thermal insulating membrane due to the high reflectivity and low emissive properties of the aluminium foil surfaces.
This combination makes Sisalation an excellent barrier to heat flow via radiation. When installed in industrial buildings as an exposed roof lining, the reflectivity of the foil will enhance the lighting of the building considerably.
Sisalation® FR405 is an economical, durable, double sided reflective foil laminate incorporating advanced fire retardant properties for light industrial projects.
The benefits of Sisalation® include:
Temperature Control: Sisalation® has proven to be effective and beneficial in temperature control in buildings, keeping your home and workplace cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Economical: It is easy to install Sisalation® and it is maintenance free and long lasting. When installed as an exposed roof lining, lighting is greatly improved due to the foil’s high reflectivity.
Energy Efficient: Sisalation® is completely compliant with the requirements for thermal insulation products as specified by the Energy Efficiency Standards, SANS 10400 XA.
Thermal Resistance: The R-Values (m².K)/W or thermal resistance is determined by the overall roofing or wall system design.
Dust Proof: Keeping a building or home as dust free as possible is an important factor in reducing allergens in the air we breathe, thus reducing allergy and asthma symptoms.
Vapour Barrier: Sisalation® can contain condensation to force it to develop outside of the ceiling area so that it can be shed below the roof.
Fire: All Sisalation® products have been tested by Firelab. They have the following fire performance classifications for vertical and horizontal applications:
- Sisalation® 405: B/B1/2/H
- Sisalation® FR405: B/B1/2/H&V-SP&USP – with and without sprinklers
- Sisalation® FR430: B/B1/2/H&V-SP&USP – with and without sprinklers.
Environmentally-friendly: The installation of Sisalation® will positively impact the environment as it helps reduce energy usage in buildings and therefore the consumption of natural resources.
Category: double sided reinforced membrane.
Classification A: Tested in accordance with SANS 1381-4:2013.
Application: Ideally suited for offices, mini factories, clinics and schools.
Roll Size: Length: 40m | Width: 1.25m | Area: 50m².
R-Value:
- 1.38 for under Tile or Sheeting without a ceiling for downwards heatflow when used with minimum 20mm airspace.
- 0.67 for under tile or sheeting without a ceiling for upwards heat-flow when used with minimum 20mm airspace.
Fire Rating: B/B1/2/H&V-SP&USP. Tested in accordance with SANS 428 protocol (with or without a sprinkler system) for horizontal and vertical applications.
Nominal Weight & Thickness: 185 grams per m2 / 290 microns
Resistance of Acids and Alkalis: Sisalation® must not be used in contact with wet concrete or exposed continuously to a corrosive environment.
Resistance to Copper: Sisalation® must not come into contact with copper surfaces due to electrolytic action.
Permanence: Excellent in normal building applications, however not for direct outdoor exposure and should be covered with roofing material as soon as possible after installation. Should unusual conditions exist, the suitability of the material should be established by contacting a technical representative of the company.
Product Compliance:
Sisalation® has been specifically reformulated to fully comply with SANS10400 Part T and the SANS428 protocol which regulates the fire performance properties of insulation products as specified for their specific markets. These standards incorporate all the factors pertaining to fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of the materials or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
Fire Testing:
Sisalation® FR405 and FR430 are fully compliant with SANS 428 protocol and are tested in accordance with SANS 10177 Part 11.
Sisalation® will satisfy most insurance underwriters
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All South African thermal insulation products are to comply with National Standards and have to be tested in accordance with SANS 428:2007 Fire performance classification standards.
Sisalation® FR405 (Commercial Grade) has a B/B1/2/H&V (SP & USP) fire classification.
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