Facing Options

Facing materials are applied to fiberglass blankets to serve as a vapor retarder or barrier as well as a protected cover over the fiberglass insulation. Facing material offers a clean finished look in any metal building environment.
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WMP-VR Insulation Facing
WMP-VR R Insulation Facing
WMP-10 Insulation Facing
Polypropylene insulation facing on front side, natural kraft paper backing on back side. Lowest priced. Generally used in a typical metal building application that does not require heavy facing. Industry standard.
Polypropylene insulation facing on front side, metallized polyester backing on back side. Provides a higher permeability than WMP-VR. Generally used in a typical metal building that does not require heavy facing. Most common.
Polypropylene insulation facing on front side, white kraft paper backing on back side. Slightly heavier than WMP-VR. Generally used in a typical metal building application when walls are exposed to light to moderate traffic.
WMP-50 Insulation Facing
GymGuard Insulation Facing
Black Insulation Facing
Polypropylene Insulation Facing on front side, metallized polyester backing on back side. Twice as heavy and strong as WMP-VR-R. Generally used in a typical metal building when walls are exposed to heavy traffic.
Polypropylene Insulation Facing on front side, polyester fabric backing on back side. Woven product. Generally used in sporting facilities and high traffic areas where walls are exposed to heavy traffic and abuse.
Black matte Polypropylene Insulation Facing on front side, kraft paper or metallized polyester backing on back side. Generally used when designer doesn’t want to draw attention to roof or ceiling. Lower cost than painting.

 

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MULLEN BURST
a measure of the force required for a blunt object to rupture the insulation facing (reported in lbs/sq inch)
BEACH PUNCTURE
a measure of the energy required for a sharp object to puncture the insulation facing (in beach units)
TENSILE STRENGTH
a measure of resistance to breaking while being pulled (measured in lbs/inch of width)
PER/WVTR
a measure of water vapor movement; also called Permanence or Water Vapor Transmission Rate
NRC
a measure of noise absorption; called Noise Reduction Coefficient; Facings with 3” or 6” Insulation
WMP
white, metallized polypropylene
VR
vapor retarder

 

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