How to install Low-E

Fixing:
A staple gun and utility knife are the only tools required for framing installation. Standard speed fasteners are generally used in steel construction.
In order to maintain maximum performance, Low-E Insulation should be installed with a minimum of a ¾” airspace on either side.
We also manufacture ‘Low-E Tab’ in 16” and 24” rolls so it can be easily fitted between studs, joist or rafters* where it should be stapled to the inside and taped together where it over laps.
(*this will not provide a continuous vapour barrier)
Low-E can be installed with either side facing out. It should be fixed in place using minimum 14mm staples.
 
Joining Rolls:
When using Low-E products with EZ Seal Tab, the adhesive strip runs along one side of the roll.  This will be used to bond to the next length of insulation that runs along side it and should be stapled every 16” to 24”. 
Other Low-E products should be overlapped by 50mm-100mm and joined together with Low-E foil tape. 

General:
Leave 50mm clearance around heat producing flues or light fittings.
When installing ensure all exposed ends of Low-E can be folded to stop air ingress. Inspect finished work to insure it has been installed as air tight as possible.
Once Low-E is installed it should be covered up as soon as possible.
Install any additional insulation in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines. Always build in accordance with applicable Standards.

Roofing:
(to exterior)
Roll out Low-E on the roof (horizontally or vertically, we find vertically easier).  Fix Low-E to the rafters. If a roofing deck is being installed, allow Low-E to sag between the rafters and fix to the sides of the rafters with staples. Rolls should be joined together as described above. The roof should then be batten and breathable membrane installed along with the roof cover, to requirements and applicable standards.
(to interior)
Roll Low-E out either parallel or perpendicular to the rafter and cut to required length. Finish Low-E right down to wall plate and fix in place.  Fix to rafters using staples and counter batten to prepare for finished ceiling. Using vapour controlled plaster board is recommended.  Low-E can also be loosely fitted to allow it to be recessed back into rafter cavity.

Metal roofing:
Roll Low-E perpendicular to the purlins. Allow Low-E to sag between the purlins. Join rolls of Low-E together as described above. Fix roof sheeting through Low-E as per requirements and applicable standards.

Floors:
Low-E can be installed over joist and either, allowed to sag between the joists where it should be fixed with staples into the side of the joists, or keep the Low-E taut across the joists and counter battened to accept flooring. 
 
Timber frame and studs:
Low-E should be rolled out across the face of the frame or to support battens if required, and fixed in place using staples, join rolls as previously described. Counter batten frame to create an air-space on either side of Low-E. Alternatively Low-E can be loosely fitted to allow it to be dished back into the wall cavity.
Cut out carefully around doors, windows and other openings, so that it neatly abuts to frame.
Finish frame as per requirements and applicable standards.

Block walls:
Low-E can be used on solid block walls by battening the walls and fixing Low-E to the battens. You should then counter batten and finish as per requirements and applicable standards.

Pipes and Radiators:
When using behind radiators it is important to keep an airspace between the radiator and the Low-E to allowing it room to reflect. If using as pipe wrap, duct wrap or to insulate cylinders, you can purchase Low-E spacers which can be put in place to create an air space before wrapping them with Low-E. Alternatively, you can cut Low-E into strips and tape them to these items (in order to create the airspace).

Caution:
Always tape Low-E when surfaces are clean and dry.

Aluminium surface should not be installed in direct contact with uncured concrete or any uncoated raw metals.

Aluminium is an electrical conductor. Please use caution when working around electrical sources, including overhead power lines.

Although Low-E Insulation products have an excellent Fire Rating, it is recommended that they should not be exposed to open flames or ignition sources of sufficient intensity during shipment, storage or installation.

Low-E should be stored on a flat dry surface in its bag, out of direct sunlight, until it is ready for installation.

While this information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, Environmentally Safe Products, Inc. and its distributors have no control over installation design, installation workmanship, accessories, materials or condition of application. Environmentally Safe Products, Inc. does not guarantee results from reliance upon such information and disclaims any liability from any loss or damage arising form its uses.