PolyPro™ sheathing for exterior wall applications is a rigid insulation consisting of high-performance closed cell Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). Our insulation is available with factory laminated metallic reflective facer, clear facer on the back. Our laminates are micro-perforated to reduce moisture buildup in the wall. PolyPro™ has a stable R-Value that will not decrease over the life of the product. PolyPro™ insulation does not contain any ozone depleting HCFCs or formaldehyde, and the foam core is 100% recyclable. As an added bonus, PolyPro™ will not promote the growth of mold or mildew.
Why You Need It Increased R-Value The reflective facer can provide some reflective benefits when a gap is provided between PolyPro™ and the cladding. Termite Treated As an added feature PolyPro™ can be treated with Preventol® insecticide, an environmentally safe additive. Termites can tunnel through and ingest foam in their search for a food source. PolyPro™ with Preventol® kills these termites and provides a secondary line of defense to standard termite treatments. Ask for PolyPro™ if you live in a high termite infestation zone.
PermaBrace is a lightweight structural sheathing meant to replace OSB and house wrap, or structural system being used in the residential home.
PermaBrace and Guard are available in 3 thicknesses.
Green is the thinnest panel, doesn’t hold as much shear as OSB
Red is the 1:1 OSB replacement- holds more shear than OSB
Blue is thickest – made for 24” on center
Guard is the same as PermaBrace, but it has a crease which allows it to be applied on corners, (inside and outside corners).The wings hit 2 studs on each side.
PermaBrace SIB is a lightweight structural sheathing with GPS Foam which gives an R Value ofR3 or R5
Guard SIB is PermaBrace Guard with foam.Allows the rigid insulation to be applied around corners
Where is it used?
PermaBrace is used directly over framing for stability.It is the structural wall component
How do you apply?
Staple gun or Nail gun
Need to follow pattern so it doesn’t wave or leave bubbles
Overlap PermaBrace – no need for tape
Or butt joint and tape seams (need for SIB)
Windows – can cut product while directly on house
PermaBrace SIB – insulation goes towards the inside of the house.Note, our competitors want
the insulation facing outside of the house.
**Usually 50-120 sheets/house – Typically 70-80 sheets used
Benefits
PermaBrace:No housewrap
No tape
Lightweight(how much vs. OSB)
Cut with a razor blade
30 yr system warranty
Steady prices
Water resistant
Reversible (however, important to keep nailing panel visible)
