Questions and Answers for UltraTouch 48 in. x 75 ft. Radiant Barrier with Recycled Cotton

A:  Yes it does. Foil on the outside. The kitties will probably scratch it up so you may want to put something around it like plexiglass. I don't think it would be something they may eat, and I don't think it is toxic, it's like carpet padding.

A:  Dear Millie: This product will not be effective for your cat house. It is very thin and provides only R-1.4. The cotton backing will also absorb water. The best solution is XPS foam board, which delivers R-5 per inch of thickness, and does not absorb water. You can cut it with a thin sharp knife and glue it to the sides of your cat house with latex glue. Look for Foamular foam board at your Home Depot, which is available in small 'project panels': Foamular Model # PP1, Home Depot Internet #203553730, UPC Code # 047563709377 Store SKU #562058. Add multiple layers for more insulation. I hope this is helpful. Mark

A:  It will insulate but with your cats i would sandwich it between two other materials. If you stapled it to the inside of your cat house then covered it with carpet that might do the job.

A:  Dear Dave: I have a Finn background and am familiar with saunas. In short, the answer is 'No' for Ultratouch. First, it is so thin than it delivers very little insulation -- just R-1.4. Second, the backing is cotton which will absorb and hold moisture, which will lead to rot and mold. The best insulation for a sauna is rock wool, which delivers R-4.1 per inch of thickness, is fire resistant and does not absorb moisture. The walls, ceiling and floor bays should all be filled with rock wool, then covered with paneling made from Scandinavian or Canadian spruce, aspen or cedar, because they do not contain much resin. Use stainless steel fasteners. No metal fasteners should be exposed on the surface. Home Depot carries all of these products. You will need to order the tongue-and-groove paneling in particular wood species from your Home Depot Customer Service or Pro Desk. They carry a much wider range of building products than what is displayed on retail store shelves, and will delivery quickly to your store or home / job site. I hope this is helpf, and best of luck with your sauna project! Kiitos Mark

A:  i don't know the max rating but i will tell you i have it as a insulation in my van engine compartment and i completed a 10HR trip with a 350 v8 engine next to it at 70 mph and it did not melt.

A:  Yes, this is good for sound insulation.

A:  Yes I used it to insulate my truck

A:  It can be used for that, however this works better. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reflectix-48-in-x-25-ft-Double-Reflective-Insulation-Roll-BP48025/100052556 Reflectix 48 in. x 25 ft. Double Reflective Insulation Roll Costs less too.

A:  This would work but there may be better choices. The foil will reflect the sun and heat well. The 1/2 inch cotton will add insulation for heat/cold and sound. The recycled cotton side may shed a little though. It will block all light. Using a foil barrier without the 1/2" cotton would also work and be easier to work with.

A:  Yes it can be used to reduce the cold this is very thick material it will help

A:  Dear ScareCrow: DO NOT use this product to insulate your pellet grill. The shiny side is plastic that will melt and burn, and the thin layer of insulation is cotton -- which will also burn. Plus, the insulation layer is so thin that the R-value is just R-1.4. The best insulation for hot environments is rock wool, which is made from rock and is not flammable. You would need an enclosure around your pellet grill that you could fill with rock wool, however. See: Owens Corning Model # UB-40-P3D-15--47--121, Home Depot Internet #304633821, Store SKU #1003061505 I hope this is helpful, Mark

A:  ½ to ¾ inch are you going to fold it over and have the silver on both sides? I am not sure I would want the cotton to face the wood. Home depot sells another product https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reflectix-24-in-x-25-ft-Double-Reflective-Insulation-Roll-BP24025/100318553 it is foil on both sides .3125 inches r - factor of about 4 esay to install with staples and a razor blade. I have used both of these products I would use the reflectix over the ultratouch for your task.

A:  Dear CM: The R-value of UltraTouch is only R-1.4 because the cotton backing is so thin -- so this is not a good solution for your problem. Insulation performance is based on thickness, e.g. R-5 per inch for XPS foam board, so it will be difficult to preserve the appearance of the old exposed beams if you install sufficient insulation to be effective, e.g. >R-20. There is also an important issue to be aware of: If the ceiling between the beams is made of wood and you cover it with effective insulation, e.g. foam board, moisture could condense on the cold surface and lead to rot. So the best option by far is to insulate the exterior side of the roof deck with foam board, then install new shingles. Use Foamular XPS foam board because it does not absorb water. Add as thick a layer as your budget will allow -- at least four inches for R-20. Six would be better. Seal the joints and seams to block air and water leaks; DAP 230 or HVAC mastic work well. And alternate the orientation of the panels on each course by 90 degrees. Then fasten 3/4" exterior plywood panels over the top, with long screws through the foam board, as the base for your new shingles. The added thickness will require new soffit trim -- so plan the new soffits for your home before you begin. I'm sorry there isn't a simple answer to this problem. Mark

A:  The thickness is .375 inch. The R value is hard to lock down because it depends on many factors and dependent on heat flow. Confusing right? It has a class A fire rating and the treatment tends to make it mold and mildew resistant. I used it for sound deadening in a classic car(works great). In your case do you have true beams or just ceiling rafter board's? If it is just rafters I would suggest using styrofoam with an air gap next to the roof then cover the whole thing with bead board like you used to see on porch roofs of old houses or beach houses.

A:  Its R-value is R-1.4.

A:  I used UltraTouch 48 in. x 6 ft. to wrap up the air supply register's boxes in the attic to reduce loss of energy. For the floor I put insulation foam boards underneath plywood in walkable areas. The rest of the attic covered with batt insulation between the joist, but I am planning to do blown-in on top of it.

A:  It would help with noise dampening, but probably not so much for heat. These are designed for dishwashers that output short, intense bursts of heat with lots of noise. Surface area is what you want to trap hot air, and mass to stop sound.

A:  Dear JC: No. Insulation performance depends on thickness, and UltraTouch delivers just R-1.4 because the cotton backing is so thin. If you installed a floor in your attic, your only option is to boost the insulation under (or over) the roof deck. If your attic has been converted into living space or temperature-sensitive storage space, you should also consider converting it into "conditioned" space and close all of the vents in the soffits, ridge and gable end walls. Then add lots of insulation to the roof deck and gable end walls. For example: Fill all of the rafter and stud bays with rock wool, which delivers R-4.1 per inch of thickness. Home Depot carries Owens Corning ThermaFiber rock wool in a range of thicknesses to match 2x4, 2x6 and 2x8 framing. Hold the batts in place with Simpson insulation wire. Then screw 2" thick panels of polyisocyanurate foam board to the bottoms of the rafters and the front of the studs in gable end walls. This adds R-13, breaks the 'thermal bridges' created by the (previously) exposed wood framing, stops the 'stack effect' and will allow you to air-seal the surface. Carefully seal all of the joints and edges of the foam board panels. DAP 230 sealant and HVAC mastic work well for small gaps. Use the 'Window and Door' version of Great Stuff spray foam for larger gaps. A caveat: Because your attic has a floor and can be used for storage space, foam board must be covered by an approved 'thermal barrier' because it is flammable and emits toxic gas when it burns. The standard is 1/2" drywall, so you will need to drywall the interior surface. This will add ~R-24 to your roof and attic walls, with an air seal, and eliminate the 'stack effect' that pulls air up and out the attic vents in winter -- and keep the rest of your home cooler in summer. Home Depot carries all of the products noted above. I hope this is helpful. Mark