Alucushion Thermal Insulation (Pty) Ltd AutoSpec

Alucushion Thermal Insulation (Pty)Ltd as a company was originally formed in 1986 with the development and introduction of Alucushion®/Bubblefoil®Thermal Roof Insulation.

The product originated in Europe, and after stringent testing for it's application in the local market, a specification was drawn which more than satisfied the insulation requirements of buildings situated in the sun-belt regions of the world. The product has been manufactured locally since inception and is presently produced using newly acquired manufacturing processes and technology.

The company has grown and evolved over the years to become known for it's technical expertise and sound business principals within the industry. Always striving to ensure the best levels of service and back-up to it's customers and specifying professionals alike, Alucushion® Thermal Insulation (Pty) Ltd, is today regarded as one of the forerunners in aluminium foil laminate roof insulation materials in Africa.

Alucushion®/Bubblefoil® FR (Fire retardant grade) is manufactured by a continuous lamination process of low density polyethylene and aluminium foil with sealed bubbles of air between the two outer laminates. The thousands of individually celled air bubbles created during the manufacturing process, form a column of immobilised dry air, effectively countering heat loss through convection and conduction. Add to this the low emissivity and high reflectivity of the aluminium foil surface, and it's advantages as a heat transfer barrier become obvious. Alucushion®/Bubblefoil®FR (fire retardant grade) is the cost effective solution for most roof insulation applications.

Benefits

  • Strong, light and flexible with excellent tear resistance
  • Heat stabilized for durability and effective in a temperature range from -20° to 80°.
  • Non-toxic, inert and vermin proof
  • Waterproof - no membrane necessary under roof tiles or sheeting
  • Aesthetically pleasing finish with good light reflectance
  • Acknowledged by the trade as the easiest thermal insulation on the market to install

Properly installed under normal environmental conditions, Alucushion®/Bubblefoil® FR will last the lifespan of the roof under which it has been installed. Alucushion®FR is tested and evaluated according to SABS 1381 (Materials for Thermal Insulation of Buildings) Part 4: Reflective Foil laminates, rolls, sheets and sections.