Can anticon blanket get wet?
Insulation should remain dry at all times. CSR Bradford insulation products include Anticon, Acoustigard, Gold Wall and Ceiling batts, Optimo, SoundScreen, Bradford Black etc. If the insulation product gets wet during install, it will be required to be removed and replaced as the insulation will not dry out in situ.
What is an anticon blanket?
Bradford Anticon is foil-faced insulation blanket specifically designed for temperature & noise control in homes and buildings with metal roofs. It is comprised of a glasswool blanket adhered to an impermeable reinforced reflective foil facing.
Is anticon a sarking?
The use of Anticon roofing blanket or vapour permeable sarking directly under the roof sheet is recommended to reduce this risk. Appropriate use of ventilation, Anticon roofing blanket and vapour permeable sarking materials is important in colder climates.
How long does it take attic insulation to dry?
If the source of moisture is from the inside of a wall (for example a pipe leak in the wall), and if the insulation is not dry within 2-3 days, it should be removed. Before doing this, be sure to shut off electricity to the area affected.
Will roof insulation dry out?
Wet insulation in the attic can be dried out with the help of a fan or a dehumidifier. For some attics, you can remove the wet batts and keep them in a warm area to dry out. After a few weeks, you will need to monitor the insulation.
What is Sarking insulation?
Sarking is a pliable membrane that sits under your roof tiles, like a protective second skin. It helps insulation work more efficiently, and protects the things you value from storm driven rain and dust, condensation and bush fire ember attack.
Does sarking reduce heat?
Roof sarking improves performance and comfort by providing the following benefits: Improves thermal performance by reducing heat flow through the roof, helping provide a more energy efficient and comfortable home (Thermoseal only)
Is sarking required under metal roof?
When it comes to metal roofs, sarking is considered to be important as it prevents condensation that can cause rusting. In bushfire prone areas, metal roof sarking is mandatory as it can protect your home against airborne embers entering your ceiling space during a bushfire.
What is anticon used for?
Anticon Roofing Blanket is designed to provide efficient thermal insulation and condensation control under metal deck, fiber cement and concrete roofs in residential or commercial applications.
Is sarking required under metal roof NSW?
Sarking and the Building Code of Australia It is mandatory under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) that all tiled residential roofs, regardless of roof pitch, with a rafter length greater than 6 metres must be sarked.