Saftherm - Polyester Fibre Blanket - 55mm
Product Description
Polyester fibre insulation blanket manufactured using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. The blankets are supplied in rolls with various thickness.
Safintra Saftherm™ polyester fibre blanket, 100mm thick, with a density of 10 kg/m³ and a R-value of not less than 2.0m²K/W, cut to size and laid over battens within the ceiling void, off cuts to be inserted between the ceiling and rafter to ensure complete coverage.
• Saftherm™ PET blankets are friendly to the touch, will not irritate the skin and do not affect breathing in any way.
• Saftherm™ PET blankets have been tested by SABS for thermal performance as well as for fire propagation (test reports available on request).
• Saftherm™ PET blankets are manufactured to ISO 9001 Standards.
• Saftherm™ PET blankets do not collapse over time and retain their loft.
• On flat ceilings, Saftherm™ can be laid in between the trusses on top of the battens.
• VOC Free / ODP 0%
• Easy to roll and cut
• The fibres wont absorb water, but the blanket will retain moisture when it gets wet
• Excellent thermal stability
• Electricity savings due to better temperature control (heating and cooling)
• Keeps homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer
• Extremely cost effective
• PET plastics are recyclable
• Increases the energy efficiency in buildings
• Maintenance free
• Ideal for built up roof systems
• Odourless
• Can be used in residential, commercial and industrial applications
Installation Guidelines:
Built-up system | Spacer system in conjunction with a liner sheer to create a void for the Saftherm™ polyester blanket insulation | |
In ceiling void (domestic application) | Saftherm™ polyester blanket insulation cut and snugly placed in the ceiling void between the trusses | |
Over-roofing (asbestos / other) | Spacer system used to over-roof and existing asbestos roof with Saftherm™ polyester blanket insulation installed in the void created |
Note: Supa-Roof does not recommend the compression of blanket insulation as it can negatively impact performance.