When TempShield™ is installed in crawl spaces, the heat rays which flow downward in winter are reflected upward, back into the home at a 97% rate. The temperature of the cold floors which cause cold feet will be raised while fuel bills reduce, providing for INCREASED COMFORT. As the heat is reflected back into the living area, it warms other objects. Those objects radiate heat back into the room, increasing your living comfort.

Installation

• Carefully read over the Helpful Tips before starting.
• Inspect your crawl space and make any needed repairs before installing TempShield™ .
• Check your crawl space to determine the amount of work space, and whether your floor joists are 16” or 24” on-center.
• Determine if there are water pipes and heating ducts which hang below the floor joists. These will need to be insulated. TempShield™ Pipe Wrap is designed especially 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
• Start at the end of the house and face staple TempShield™ to the bottom of the first floor joist. Leave enough length so the insulation can be pulled up to the band board and stapled.
• Start the next run and face staple to the bottom of the floor joist. Overlap tabs and seal with foil tape to create a vapor barrier. At the ends, staple up to the sub-floor or band board.

Much of the heat entering your home comes through the roof. Adding TempShield™ in your attic helps to keep your house cooler in the summer. TempShield™ is an ideal radiant barrier to supplement the insulation already in your attic. Consider our 16" or 24" on-center rolls when insulating your attic.

TempShield™ attic application with a turbine or gable vent. A 3" gap along the ridge pole and at the base of the rafters (soffit) ensures enough air flow between TempShield™ and the roof deck. This applies to all vent systems other than soffit and ridge.

TempShield™ attic application with a soffit and ridge vent system. Install TempShield™ clear to ridge pole.

Installation

• Carefully read over the Helpful Tips before starting.
• Check the area you are insulating and make any needed repairs before installing TempShield™.
• Unroll the TempShield™ as you work, and cut it to suitable lengths with scissors or utility knife.
• Allow for proper ventilation. See note below on ventilation.
• Staple TempShield™ to the undersides of exposed rafters or between the rafters, if you have trusses.

Good ventilation in your attic increases your comfort and helps the materials of your house last longer. Be sure not to block ventilation paths when you install TempShield™.

R-4.24 with 2" x 2" Furring
R-3.30 with 1" x 2" Furring

TempShield™ is great as a basement wall insulator. TempShield™ performs as a vapor retarder, resists fungus and mold, and also controls dew point problems. (R-Value is unaffected by a damp basement environment.) The tested R-Value is obtained by installing TempShield™ as instructed; between two furring strips creating an air space on both sides of the product.

When using one set of furring strips we recommend installing our single bubble white poly product. When your install requires 2 sets of furring strips, our double bubble product with foil on both sides is recommended.

Installation

• Carefully read over the Helpful Tips before starting.
• Check the area you are insulating and make any needed repairs before installing TempShield™.
• Use adhesive caulk or nails to attach furring strips to the wall 16” or 24” on-center. Use small pieces of tape to hold the strips against the wall until the caulk has thoroughly cured.
• Using TempShield™ Insulation, simply install between furring strips. Staples should be placed every 3" to 4." White poly should face the interior of the building.
• Be sure at least a 1/2" air space is maintained between the TempShield™ foil surface—such as your basement wall. This will give you the maximum protection and insulation values.
• Protecting your basement with TempShield™ gives you a more comfortable place to work and play while lowering your heating bills.

This application utilizes the properties of both mass insulation and TempShield™ giving a superior system R-value of R-19.56. This application consists of TempShield™ Insulation, mass insulation and rigid board. This assembly was developed to meet building codes while keeping framing costs down.

R18.1 (3.19 RSI)
This application utilizes the properties of both mass insulation and TempShield™ giving a superior system R-value of R-18.1 (3.19 RSI). This assembly was initially developed for the Canadian market to meet their sidewall building codes while reaching framing costs. It met with great success!

Installation

• With a conventional 2" x 4" wall, use an R-12 (2.1 RSI) friction fit fiberglass batt and exterior 1/2" rigid board. Nail 1" x 2" furring strips across the studs every 16".
• Staple TempShield™ Insulation to the furring strips using 5/16" staples. Tape all seams using Foil Tape.
• Nail a second set of 1" x 2" furring strips directly over the first set of furring strips using three #10 wood screws.
• Apply sheet rock to the furring strips using sheet rock screws.
• In this application, TempShield™ becomes both the vapor retarder as well as an insulator.
• A helpful hint…Use shallow electric boxes and install them in the last set of furring strips, then the vapor retarder will remain intact.
  **Includes ASHRAE's standard interior & exterior air film thermal resistance values.

Many U.S. contractors utilize TempShield™ Staple Tab Insulation in a 2" x 6" side wall cavity to avoid the application expense and labor of using furring strips. Roll widths are 16" and 24" on center for convenience and 48" rolls are also available.

Linear Pipe Wrap - R-4
To help reduce condensation on cold pipes and heat loss on hot pipes, wrap them with TempShield™ Insulation. Cut a length of pipe wrap from the roll that will be easy to handle in your working area. Place the white side of the insulation next to the pipe. Pre-shape the insulation by wrapping it around the pipe. This will make the taping easier and help to form a better seal. Remove the protective backing from the tape and overlap the edge so it just covers the tape area. On small pipes this will produce a loose fit and on larger pipes, a snug fit. Insulation value is not affected by a loose or tight fit.

Spiral Pipe Wrap - R-4
Simply spiral TempShield™ Pipe Wrap around your pipes, overlapping 1/2" as you go. Securely tape with foil tape around each end of your wrapped product. This procedure provides an air space that will aid the insulation value. Do not leave any exposed pipe or space where air can enter between the pipe and the wrap.

The TempShield™ Single Bubble White Radiant Barrier Water Heater Jacket works by reflecting heat back into the water heater. The jacket can be installed in minutes, and fits both gas and electric units. A TempShield™ Single Bubble White Radiant Barrier Water Heater Jacket can save up to 20% on hot water heating costs (or about $4.00 per month)!

• Reduces Heating Costs
• Easy to Install
• Easy cut-to-fit
• Fits Gas or Electric Units
• Contains No Fiberglass

Includes Reflective Jacket & necessary Foil Tape

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

The cover must NEVER RESTRICT AIRFLOW into the Burner Area on a gas water heater (located at the bottom of the tank). Do not cover or restrict top venting hood, pressure relief valve (located on the top or side of tank), or burner access cover. On electric tanks, do not put material over access cover or the wiring connection box.

FULL INSTRUCTIONS

READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEFORE STARTING
Material List: (1) Innovative Insulation Reflective Blanket
(1) Reflective Aluminum Tape for Seams
Tools Required: Felt Tip Marker, Tape Measure or Ruler, Scissors or Utility Knife

DIRECTIONS

1. Wrap water heater starting at the top of tank and cut foil to overlap two (2) inches. Put white side of material toward tank. Continue down tank as stated above.
2. Use remaining pieces to fabricate top circle. Make two semi circles slightly larger than the tank. Cut access holes for water intake, water outlet, draft diverter and any other protruding valves or pipes. NOTE: When two halves of top are placed on the heater, sides should extend about 1/2" beyond the edge of the water heater all the way around.
3. Put top pieces on water heater and tape seams with foil tape.
4. Fit the jacket loosely around the heater. Tape the large piece to top piece. Then tape the vertical seam. NOTE: CUT OPENING IN THE JACKET TO ALLOW EXPOSURE OF THE POP OFF VALVE PIPE.
5. Cut out holes for burner cover, controls, drain, etc. Make hole about two (2) inches larger than access opening to allow plenty of airflow around burner area.
   NOTE: When installed properly, the jacket should hang loosely, and slightly extended away from the sides of the water heater.
   Optional: You may want to tape jacket to tank around access hold. This will keep edges secure.

According to Virginia Tech University:
“Up to 85% of the heat loss from a greenhouse occurs at night. Using a thermal blanket to retain heat at night can be a cost efficient investment…[and] blankets offered primarily for heat retention can reduce energy use by up to 50%, whereas blankets offered as combination thermal blanket and summer shade protection can reduce winter energy use 25% or more.”

Tempshield Double Bubble Double Foil™ provides these advantages:

• Air, moisture and vapor radon barrier
• High R Value and a 97% radiant heat block
• Layers of bubble create a thermal gap, disallowing condensation
• Does not promote the growth of fungi or bacteria
• Provides no nest support for rodent or insect pests
• Requires no maintenance

• Allows passage of air and light
• 95% heat reflectivity
• Micro-perforations do not create condensation
• Can be sewn, heat-seamed and even machine washed
• Provides no nest support for rodent or insect pests
• Requires no maintenance

For greenhouses, direct sunlight is not best. Direct heat and light only hit the leaves on top, neglecting the plants growing under the canopy. A radiant barrier actually reflects and disperses the heat and light, so if it is used on the greenhouse as a draped shade cloth, the heat from your lamps will be able to circulate to the plants at many different angles.

While typical blackout fabrics can impede light, they absorb more heat, adding to the energy problem. Both Temptrol™ and TempShield™ Double Bubble Foil block the majority of the light while reflecting the radiant heat. They also have features disallowing condensation that occurs often in climates with excess humidity. That way you don’t have to worry about the condensation from the roof of the greenhouse pooling above the plants.

To get day-length sensitive plants to flower at times of the year when the day length is naturally long, Temptrol™ may be used to create 99% darkness from early evening until night-time and then again in the morning from just before sun-rise until sufficient hours or darkness have been reached. One aspect of using typical blackout cloth is the fact that, because the cloth is of necessity a closed weave cloth, there is a difficulty in providing adequate ventilation. Temptrol™’s micro perforations allow air and moisture to move freely, without the need for expensive exhaust fans.

TempShield™ Double Bubble Foil can provide a higher R Value per inch than foam or fiberglass at a fraction of the price. While conventional insulation only slows down conductive or convective heat transfer, TempShield™ Double Bubble Foil also blocks radiant heat, which is the primary mode of heat transfer in and out of your greenhouse. Because TempShield™ comes in a large variety of widths and sizes, it makes installation that much easier. Why not use the same insulation in your greenhouse that millions have trusted in their homes?

• Cools interior and prevents fading and cracking
• Prevents RV tires from cracking, splitting, and rotting
• Sound and heat barrier for generator boxes

The Black-Globe Effect

A little known natural phenomenon called the “black-globe effect” has a pronounced stress factor relating to the cost efficiency (or inefficiency) of weight gain in meat producing animals and birds. Whether an animal is outdoors or indoors, in temperatures exceeding 78° F, it absorbs a tremendous increase in radiant energy from the sun. Although the animal may be confined to a building, the “black-globe effect” on the animal is the same as if it were actually 10 to 20° F higher than air temperature. Studies show that with the elimination of the “black-globe effect” through the use of reflective foil insulation, many improvements are immediately apparent. In the dairy industry, an increase of as much as 10% in milk production has been noted. Also noted; a conception rate improvement of nearly 24%. Broiler house feed conversions went from averages of 2.3 to 2.8 lbs. of feed per lb. of bird to a much improved 1.99 feed conversion.

Many growers are finding that their animals grow faster and more efficiently after installing TempShield™. Death losses from heat are greatly reduced. The illustration to the right shows how an animal is heated even though the air temperature may not rise much. In winter, indoor heat is reflected back into the living space to produce greater comfort and energy savings.

TempShield™ utilized in roof application reduces heat-sink potential. Photo depicts row houses constructed in Singapore.

TempShield™ utilized as a sill seal for concrete blocks inhibits the transfer of ground vapor to the framing members. It also provides a barrier against insect infestations without the use of harmful chemicals.

When used in purposes of refrigeration, TempShield™ excels not only in controlling heat, but also in eliminating ultraviolet and infrared rays. These rays may have negative consequence to the integrity of product in storage.

Indoor ice facilities with high ceilings impede the ability to provide spectator comfort while ensuring a constant "ice temperature." Photo depicts TempShield™ used in an ice arena in High Prairie, Alberta, Canada.

Foods:

• Seafood
• Bakeries
• Meats & Poultry
• Banquet Facilities/Caterers
• Gourmet
• Confections: Candies & Chocolates
• Dairy: Ice Cream, Milk & Cheese
• Beverages: Beer, Wine & Juice Medical:
• Pharmaceuticals
• Healthcare
• Clinical Labs
• Cryogenic Research
• Prescription Labs
• Biotechnology
• Blood Transport
• Genetics/DNA
• Organ Transport
• Medical Supplies & Implants Specialty:
  
• Floral : Perfume : Cosmetics : Tropical Fish Animal Health:
  
• Animal Labs : Dead Animal Removal : Animal Fluid: i.e. Horse, Pig etc... : Veterinarian Products & Supplies Scientific/Industrial:
  
• Chemicals
• Adhesives
• Bio Chemicals Miscellaneous:
  
• Freight Industry
• Moving Companies
• Air Cargo

• Always check local building codes before installing TempShield™.
• Check the area you are insulating and make any needed repairs before you begin. Any worn wiring should be replaced before you begin installing TempShield™.
• TempShield™ was designed to work best when an air space of at least 1/2" to 3/4" has been used.
• Unroll the TempShield™ as you work, cutting it to suitable lengths with scissors or a utility knife.
• Do not work in areas such as attics when temperatures are too hot.
• Make sure work areas are well ventilated and well lighted.
• Always use eye protection when operating staple guns.
• Use caution and common sense when using a stapling gun. Be aware of where electrical wiring is located as it relates to the insulation project. Stapling into a wire can cause severe shock or death. Do not staple into electrical wiring.
• Be careful when working with large pieces of TempShield™ on windy days.
• When working with TempShield™ on bright sunny days, it is best to wear sun glasses.
  Taping Tips
• NEVER USE DUCT TAPE.
• Apply to a clean, dry surface.
• Apply tape evenly over all seams. Use a flat edged object when applying and add pressure against the tape to achieve the best adhesion.
• When applying to an area where moisture or condensation is a concern, use an acrylic based adhesive tape.