TradeSelect ThermalBrane 4
Flexible Reflective Insulation
Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ is an Extra Heavy Duty three-in-one reflective insulation, thermal break and medium vapour barrier. Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ is suitable for use in roof, wall and floor applications. Designed to manage heat gain and heat loss, Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ offers superior thermal performance to conventional insulation, and reduces thermal bridging and conductivity between building elements.
ThermalBrane 4™ has been designed as the economical choice of product in the range and can be installed in sheds, walls and roof applications. At 4mm it is the thinnest, most exible and compact of the product range, making it ideal for use in tight spaces or cavities.
Product Advantages
- Made with high-density XPE foam.
- Contributes a reflective R-value when installed adjacent to an air cavity.
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Effective in dampening noise.
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Water resistant, fire resistant.
- Fibre-free and non-allergenic.
- Rigorously tested by independent recognised accredited laboratories in compliance with AS/NZS 4859.1:2002/Amdt 1:2006 to ensure all product claims are met.
Applications
Tile roof sarking, Metal roof sarking, Premium wall wrap.
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Product Details
| Product Name | Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ |
| Product Thickness | 4mm |
| Roll Size | 1500 mm x 20 m (30m2) |
| Roll Weight | 10.8 kg |
R Values
Roof R Values
| Application | Description | Winter R Value | Summer R Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Tile Roof | 22° pitched roof with flat ceiling ventilated | R⊺1.1 | R⊺2.7 |
| Residential Tile Roof | 22° pitched roof with flat ceiling unventilated | R⊺1.4 | R⊺2.4 |
| Residential Metal Roof | 22° pitched roof with flat ceiling unventilated | R⊺1.3 | R⊺2.3 |
| Residential Metal Roof | 22° pitched roof with raked ceiling unventilated | R⊺1.3 | R⊺3.6 |
| Commercial or Shed Roof | 5° metal roof with no ceiling | R⊺0.9 | R⊺1.9 |
| Commercial or Shed Roof | 5° metal roof 100 mm ceiling | R⊺1.4 | R⊺3.1 |
| Commercial or Shed Roof | 5° metal roof 1000 mm ceiling | R⊺1.3 | R⊺4.5 |
| Application | Description | Winter R Value | Summer R Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Stud Framed Wall | 90 mm studs lined with 10 mm plasterboard | R⊺1.7 | R⊺1.5 |
| Steel Stud Framed Wall | 90 mm studs | R⊺1.2 | R⊺1.0 |
| Brick Veneer Wall | 110 mm brickwork to 90 mm studs with lining | R⊺2.1 | R⊺1.8 |
| Double Brick Cavity Wall | 110 mm brickwork with cavity | R⊺2.1 | R⊺1.9 |
Product Testing
NCC/BCA Compliant
Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ complies with AS/NZS 4859.1:2002/Amdt 1:2006 and AS/NZS 4200.1:1994, and therefore meets all the requirements of the National Construction Code and Building Code of Australia for insulation and pliable building membranes.
| Flammability Index | AS 1530.2-1993 | Low ≤ 5 |
| Thermal Resistance | ASTMC518 | R0.1 |
| Duty Rating | AS/NZS 4200.1:1994 | Extra Heavy Duty |
| Emmitance | AS/NZS 4201.5:1994 | Bright side: 0.03 Anti-glare side: 0.05 |
| Reflectivity | Bright side: 97% Anti-glare side: 95% | |
| Resistance to Water Penetration | AS/NZS 4201.4:1994 | High |
| Vapour Barrier | ASTM E96 | Medium |
| Resistance to Dry Delamination | AS/NZS 4201.1:1994 | Pass |
| Resistance to Wet Delamination | AS/NZS 4201.2:1994 | Pass |
| Shrinkage | AS/NZS 4201.3:1994 | < 0.1% |
| Surface Water Absorbency | AS/NZS 4201.4:1994 | Unclassified |
Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ complies with AS 3959-2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas for use in roof systems BAL – LOW to BAL – 40 and wall systems BAL – LOW to BAL – FZ.
Health and Safety
Ametalin has assessed Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ according to the criteria outlined in the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC):1008 (1998) and NOHSC: 1005 (1999). As a result of the assessment, this product is classified as non-hazardous according to the NOHSC criteria. To reduce risk of UV damage when installing this product, wear protective clothing, safety glasses and sunscreen, and work in the shade wherever practical.
Specification Notes
When specifying, state the following:
Product Name: Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™
The insulation to be installed shall be Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ 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, thermal resistance R0.1. Product is manufactured by Ametalin and shall be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 4200.2: 1994 Pliable Building Membranes and Underlays, Part 2: Installation Requirements.
Emittance Bright Side: 0.03, Anti-glare Side: 0.05
Water Vapour Transmission (WVT): 1.7 g/m2•24hr
Vapour Resistance: 73.38 MN•s/g
Vapour Barrier Classification: Medium
Water Barrier Classification: High
Duty: Extra Heavy in accordance with AS/NZS 4200.1:1994
Installation Instructions
Trade Select™ ThermalBrane 4™ is not designed to withstand prolonged direct exposure to the elements. Accordingly, the outer construction envelope should be installed without delay. Aluminium foil should not come into contact with wet concrete or mortar, as the aluminium is susceptible to alkali corrosion. If installed within 500 metres of the sea, or in a non-residential building where foil surfaces may be exposed to a corrosive atmosphere (including agricultural sheds), foil surfaces should face an enclosed, un-vented air space. To ensure optimum thermal insulation performance, as well as satisfactory durability, a 25 mm air space adjacent to each side of the product is recommended.
