ThermalBreak®

Roof and wall commercial insulation, meets NCC requirements for a thermal break of R0.2 in-situ performance for steel frame and purlin commercial construction.

This product is electrically conductive.

This product does not meet the classification of not deemed combustible when tested in accordance with AS1530.1 and is therefore not suitable for use where non-combustible materials are required.

This product is a nominal 7.8mm therefore, it does not meet the 1mm in thickness non-combustible sarking-type material exemptions stated in BCA 2019 Volume 1 Amend. 1 C1.9(e)(vi), BCA 2022 Volume 1 C2D10(6)(f) and BCA 2019 Volume 2 Amend. 1 3.7.1.1(f), BCA 2022 Volume 2 H3D2(1)(f).

When specifying, state the following:
Product Name: Ametalin ThermalBreak®

The insulation to be installed shall be Ametalin ThermalBreak® double sided reflective, fibre-free thermo-reflective insulation, comprised of cross-linked, closed-cell core XPE foam with anti-glare foil facing on one side and plain foil facing on the other side, and 150 mm overlap piece included.  Material R-value in-situ R0.20 and shall be installed in accordance with AS 4200.2:2017 Pliable Building Membranes and Underlays, Part 2: Installation.

Emittance Value: 0.05, 0.03
Emittance Classification: IR Reflective, IR Reflective
Material R-value: R0.21 uncompressed / R0.20 in-situ
Vapour Control Classification: Class 2 Vapour Barrier, 0.0113 µg/N·s
Water Control Classification: Water Barrier
Duty: Extra Heavy in accordance with AS/NZS 4200.1:2017

ThermalBreak® - Installation Guide (PDF)

ThermalBreak® - Technical Data Sheet (PDF)