RainBarrier 45 Insulation Description: Thermafi ber RainBarrier/Continuous Insulation products are designed for exceptional performance in rain screen and cavity wall construction applications. RainBarrier 45 provides thermal insulation, fi re protection, and acoustical control while effi ciently draining water from a wall cavity system. RainBarrier products are non-combustible and compatible with common wall ties, adhesives, and air barrier systems. Product Options: - RainBarrier 45 is available in dark and regular colored fi bers.
- Recycled Content Options1:
Special “Green” Fiber ............................................ 90%
Dark Fiber ............................................................. 84%
EPA Choice Fiber (US Government Buildings) ........ 75%
Standard Fiber ...................................................... 70%
1Recycled content options other than standard must be specifi ed at time of order.
Installation: Thermafiber recommends mechanical attachment of RainBarrier insulation products. See Thermafiber’s RainBarrier Installation Guide at www.thermafi ber.com/rainbarrier Standard Sizes:
| | Thickness | Widths** | Lengths** | | RainBarrier 45 | 1”- 6” | 16”, 24”, 36” | 48”, 60” | | *Thicknesses are available in ½” increments. **Custom sizes are available upon request. |
Technical Data:
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Tested to ASTM E 84 Unfaced | | | Tested to ASTM C 518 | | | | Product Designation | Actual Density | “k” @ 75° [24°C] BTU.in/hr.sq. ft. °F | “R” value per inch of thickness*** | Flame Spread | Smoke Developed | | RainBarrier 45 | 4.5 pcf | 0.24 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | | ***R = thickness divided by ‘k’ |
Acoustical Performance:
| NRC DATA | Coefficients at Frequencies Per ASTM 423 |
| | Thickness | 125 Hz | 250 Hz | 500 Hz | 1000 Hz | 2000 Hz | 4000 Hz | NRC | | RainBarrier 45 | 1-½” | 0.22 | 0.44 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.90 | | 2” | 0.30 | 0.69 | 1.08 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.03 | 0.95 | | 3” | 0.70 | 1.07 | 1.24 | 1.13 | 1.07 | 1.08 | 1.15 | | 4” | 1.03 | 1.25 | 1.20 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.15 |
Standards Compliance: RainBarrier 45 meets the following:
| ASTM C 665 | Non-corrosive, Type I, III | | ASTM C 612 | RainBarrier 45 Type IA, IB, IVA | | ASTM E 136 | Rated Non-combustible per NFPA Standard 220 | | ASTM E 96 | Unfaced, 50 Perms as tested | | ASTM E 84 | Flame Spread 0, Smoke Developed 0 | | ASTM C 1104 | Absorbs 0.03% by volume | | ASTM C 356 | Linear Shrinkage<2% 1200� F (650� C) |
Thermafiber Insolutions® : Thermafiber offers industry leading technical and engineering assistance to architects, specifi ers, and contractors. These services include CAD drawings, engineering judgments, LEED Credit Information, and product recommendations. Contact our technical services department at 1-888-834-2371 x-295, or email technicalservices@thermafi ber.com. Thermafiber
3711 Mill Street
Wabash , IN 46992
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