BTI - Combined Insulation

Features

BTI-300

BTI-450

Thickness (mm)

45

70

Weight of Polyester fibers (gr./ m²)

300

450

R – Thermal resistance according to ASTM C- 236 Standard (M²K/W) – BTI clean and without dust.

R = 3.3

R = 3.7

BTI coated in a thick dust layer

R = 2.0

R = 2.4

Resistance to fire, according to Israeli Standard 755 and German Standard DIN 4102

B2.2.2

B2.2.2

Application

General :

For cutting BTI Insulation sheets  Use a regular long cloth scissors.

The insulation sheet binding is achieved using a staple gun ; staple legs height is : 10 - 12 mm.

To cover the overlaps (not usually required), use an aluminum designated adhesive tape. Use the same adhesive tape at the corners junctions.

Roof ventilation – since accumulated dust does not damage BTI insulating capacity, it is recommended to ventilate the tile roof. Ventilation would significantly contribute to reducing temperatures underneath the tiles.

Installation underneath the tiles in existing roofs :

Spread BTI perpendicularly with the sloped roof beams.

1. Spread BTI Insulation sheet horizontally in perpendicular with the beams and fasten to the bottom of the beams using the staple gun ;
2. It is recommended to create a 5 cm overlap between every 2 sheets, whereas the lower sheet is overlapping under the upper sheet.

Installation underneath the tiles in an attic:

For tile roof designed to become wood or gypsum covered below the tiles.

Spread BTI along the spacing between the sloped roof beams:

1. Ensure that the insulating sheet corresponds to the distance between the center of 2 adjacent beams with the addition of 5 – 10 cm ;
2. Measure the required length (length of strips from bottom to top of the roof) and cut the insulating sheet to obtain the size required ;
3. Fasten the insulating sheet margins to the sides, while leaving maximum ventilation space between the secondary wooden beams and the insulating sheet. Use a staple gun to fasten the sheets, while staples are performed at distances of about 30 to 40 cm between staples.

Application

Installation of  BTI Insulation on a new roof, prior to laying the tiles :

Spread the BTI sheet perpendicularly to the sloped roof beams and fasten the sheet margins over the beams, creating overlapping)

1. Spread the BTI Insulation sheet horizontally, in perpendicular to the beams, and use a staple gun for fastening before laying the secondary wooden beams.
2. A 5 cm overlap between every 2 sheets should be created, whereas the lower sheet is overlapping under the upper sheet, whereas the higher insulating sheet is overlapping over the lower sheet.

BTI Insulation sheet may be spread so that it is stretched tight between the beams ; however it is recommend to spread it while making a depression between the beams, at 4 – 8 cm depth, in order to extend the ventilation space underneath the tiles. Please measure and ensure the uniformity of these depressions before staple fastening.

Installation of BTI Insulation over a thin concrete roof :

Spread the BTI Insulation sheet perpendicularly to the wooden beams supporting the thin concrete roof, so that every pair of insulation sheets be fastened together. Use a staple gun to fasten the insulation sheet to the wooden beams. In regular application, binding in the fastening area should be performed using aluminum adhesive tape.

Installation of BTI Insulation sheet over a concrete roof :

BTI Insulation sheet may be spread directly over the concrete roof. In order to improve the insulation performance, we recommend to cut out 10 x 10 cm squares of BTI Insulation sheet, to bind them over the roof in 60 cm spacing in every direction using contact glue, freely laying the BTI Insulation sheet over these squares.

Packing

BTI Insulation is packed in rolls with the following sizes :

Length : BTI 300 = 20 meter roll

BTI 450 = 13.50 meter roll.

Width :  80, 85, 120, 120/2 cm.

Safety Instructions

Prevent any contact between BTI (or any other reflective insulation sheet) with naked electric wires, electric boxes or any electric element that is not insulated (aluminum foil is a power conductor).

Ensure stability and safety of the roof beams before any operation.

In gypsum roofs, we recommend to stand on a board supported by 2 adjacent beams.

Do not couple B T I Insulation sheet to a chimney – ensure a distance of at least 12 cm.