What is vented nail base?

What is vented nail base? Vented nail base panels are panels that consist of a wood panel and rigid foam insulation with an air gap between the panel and the rigid foam insulation. Vented nail

What is vented nail base?

Vented nail base panels are panels that consist of a wood panel and rigid foam insulation with an air gap between the panel and the rigid foam insulation. Vented nail base panels work by allowing air to move freely across the deck of your roof. They address the need for more air circulation and insulation.

What is NailBoard insulation?

NailBoard is a rigid roof insulation board composed of a closed cell polyisocyanurate foam core. NailBoard is designed for use as an insulation/nailbase substrate for a variety of roofing systems and sidewall applications. The polyiso component of NailBoard is manufactured with zero ozone depleting products.

What is isocyanurate insulation?

Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso) is a closed-cell, rigid foam board insulation that is bonded to facers on both sides, which are composed of various organic and inorganic materials. Polyiso is used in roof, wall, ceiling and specialty applications within commercial and residential buildings of all types.

What is Nailbase?

A nailbase panel consists of a rectangle of rigid foam with OSB adhered to one side. While nailbase panels were originally developed for use on roofs, they are increasingly being installed on walls.

How much are Hunter panels?

How much do Hunter Panels cost? Hunter Polyiso panels are sold by the pallet and a full pallet can range from $1,200 – $2,400 depending on what thickness and kind of polyiso your looking for.

What is Nailable sheathing?

Nailable Base-3, an all-in-one roof insulation and nailing surface, has a 7/16” thick OSB nailing panel bonded to a polyiso foam board with glass fiber/organic mat facers. It is designed for use with concrete, slate or clay roofing tiles, as well as wood shakes, asphalt shingles and metal panel roofing systems.

Why is PIR insulation so expensive?

PIR insulation materials’ peak in demand resulted in its shortage in the market due to the insufficient supply of MDI chemicals. Consequently, PIR boards’ prices started to rise and continue to witness new heights with no signs of stopping.

Do you need a Vapour barrier with Styrofoam insulation?

Foam boards are typically considered a form of vapor barrier (especially with the foil face) by default. So, as long as you have a tight seal, you shouldn’t need any other barrier.

What is InsulFoam made of?

InsulFoam FL (Flute-Filler) is a custom-made, engineered insulation consisting of a superior closed-cell, lightweight expanded polystyrene (EPS).

Who makes Polyiso?

Johns Manville AP™ Foil-Faced Polyiso Foam Sheathing boards are available in R-Values up to R-28 and offer a reflective foil facer on one side and a non-reflective facer on the other.

Can you nail siding into sheathing?

If the sheathing is solid plywood or OSB, you may be able to attach siding to it. In most cases, however, nails should be driven into the studs. At the bottom of the installation, a wood strip, additional layer of siding, or special starter strip makes the bottom piece flare out a bit.

Can you nail into OSB?

A hammer and 8d nails are standard for installing OSB, but you can speed up the installation by using a nail gun. If the force of the nail gun is too strong, the head of the nail can penetrate the OSB, which reduces the nail’s holding power.