Under Slab Applications

Low-E Slab-Shield™ insulation was designed specifically for use under concrete slabs.  This product gives you a vapor barrier and significant thermal performance in one user friendly product. The product has a layer of closed cell polyethylene foam applied to both sides of a reflective layer. The closed cell foam is a vapor barrier and protects the aluminum from the chemical reaction that would occur with uncured concrete.  All you need to apply Slab-Shield™ is a razor knife and tape (Tape is necessary for a complete vapor barrier to be achieved). Simply roll the product to the desired length and cut. Compare that to working with 4' x 8' board insulation and you'll soon see the time savings of working with Slab-Shield. Another difference between Slab-Shield™ and the foam boards is its ability to mold itself to the contours of your grade. Slab-Shield™ is flexible enough to adjust to the high and low areas helping to create a stronger finished concrete pour. Slab-Shield™ also does not crack or crumble when faced with the normal abuses the job site throws at it.

Low-E insulation products have a variety of applications in the residential building envelope. From top to bottom they include but are not limited to roofing underlayments, attic and interior wall insulation, crawl space and HVAC insulation as well as an extremely efficient housewrap. All of these products in these applications combine to form a highly effective insulation system. This will keep energy consumption to a minimum and will offer you substantial savings over the life of your home. In addition these products add  a class A fire rating and moisture barrier to your structure or home. As you browse through the application section of their web site you'll see how you can start saving money today!

Hickory Ridge is a distributor and installer of Low-E products

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