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Radiant Barrier - Specifications

ARMA FOIL , ARMA FOIL-VB

ARMA FOIL™ is a high strength radiant barrier.  It does not tear easily and is well suited for holding staples in all positions.  It is available as either Perforated (ARMA FOIL™) or Non-Perforated (ARMA FOIL-VB™) and is double sided for maximum savings in both summer and winter.

  • Standard Size: 48" wide by 125 or 250 feet
  • Energy Efficient
  • Double Sided Radiant Barrier
  • Contains 99% pure Aluminum
  • Emissivity: 0.03 (ASTM C1371-98)
  • Reflectivity: 97% (ASTM C1371-98)
  • Class A / Class 1 Fire Rating
  • Flame Spread: 10 (ASTM E84)
  • Smoke Development: 10 (ASTM E84)
  • Clean and Non-Toxic
  • Resists Mildew
  • Emittance value of .03  (Blocks 97% of Radiant Heat)
  • Water Vapor Permeability (ARMA FOIL™): 70 g/m²/24hr
  • Water Vapor Permeability (ARMA FOIL-VB™): 0.02 perms
  • Thickness: 5 mil
  • Tensile Strength (Machine Direction):80.4 lb/in
  • Tensile Strength (Cross Direction):65.4 lb/in
  • Mullen Burst Strength: 160 psi
High Strength
ARMA FOIL™ spec sheet
ARMA FOIL-VB™ spec sheet

*ARMA FOIL™ meets standard specifications for Radiant Barrier in building construction applications ASTM C1313.


RB-Res  Standard Grade:

RB-Res is a lower cost product than our higher strength ARMA FOIL™, and it is primarily intended for applications where the foil will not be hung by staples.  It is stronger then most Radiant Barriers sold in local hardware stores.  It is available as perforated only and is double sided for maximum savings in both summer and winter.

  • Standard Size: 48" wide by 125 or 250 feet
  • Energy Efficient
  • Double Sided Radiant Barrier
  • Contains 99% pure Aluminum
  • Emissivity: 0.03 (ASTM C1371-98)
  • Reflectivity: 97% (ASTM C1371-98)
  • Class A / Class 1 Fire Rating (ASTM E84-03)
  • Flame Spread: 15 (ASTM E84-03)
  • Smoke Development: 5 (ASTM E84-03)
  • Clean and Non-Toxic
  • Mold and Mildew: No Growth (ASTM C1338)
  • Vapor Permeability: 105 g/m²/24hr (ASTM E96-00)
  • Thickness: 2 mil
  • Pliability: No Cracking (ASTM D3310)
  • Tensile Strength (Machine Direction): 14.1 lb/in
  • Tensile Strength (Cross Direction): 8.7 lb/in
  • Mullen Burst Strength: 22 psi
Residential Grade
RB-Res spec sheet

*RB-Res meets standard specifications for Radiant Barrier in building construction applications ASTM C1313.

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