The Perfect Continous Insulation System
Continuous Insulation, is defined as, “insulation that is continuous across all structural members without thermal bridges other than fasteners and service openings.” More important is the fact that Continuous Insulation increases R-value performance due to the non-interruption of wooden or steel studs.
“Furring out” a wall with studs or furring strips and then filling in the gaps with insulation is still a common method used on interior and exterior walls. Every stud used, lowers the R-value and thermal loss and/or thermal bridging occurs at this intersections. Advancement in understanding performance R-value through continuous insulation has lead to the importance of Gold-Wall. The advantage of Gold-Wall is not only a Continuous Insulation system, but it has the built in ability to allow for finishing attachments. These finishing attachments can be interior drywall or exterior clad siding like vinyl or steel. The possibilities are almost endless.
Gold-Wall, with its built in surface attachment stud, can be installed easily to most type of masonry walls. Gold-Wall can also be attached to steel studs, wood framing or even OSB/Plywood surfaces. Gold-Wall comes with a high performance poly facer laminated to the moisture resistant EPS foam board which increases durability, fastener holding and impact resistance.
Gold-Wall may be perfect for your next Continuous Insulation project. Learn More
Gold-Wall Worth its Weight in Gold
Gold-Wall has many application possibilities. It can be used to "insulate and fur out" concrete block, poured concrete, pre-cast, tilt up or almost any other masonry installation. Gold-Wall works well on walls, roofs, ceilings, shafts, stairwells, basements and can provide a more efficient insulating system. Gold-Wall can even be used in residential wall application to provide more r-value on the exterior wall, yet provide a fastening surface for claddings such as cement board. The application possibilities almost seem endless. Gold-Wall has so many uses and benefits it is no wonder why it is a Top Construction Product.
Unlike traditional Z-furring Gold-Wall offers a plethora of advantages:
- Eliminates Thermal Bridging and Increases R-value
- Faster Installation which Reduces Labor Costs
- Dimensionally Stable R-Value Due to No Off-gassing
- Strong Studs for Secure Placement
- Eliminated Adhesive Issues and Bonding Weakness
- Ready for Drywall or other Claddings Installations
- Can Easily Accommodate Wiring and Electrical Boxes
- Provides a Vapor Retarder Perm Rating of 0.07
- Dual Polymeric Facers to Increase Durability
- Help Eliminate Mold Issues due to Condensation
Gold-Wall has one more new advantage, Graphite Polystyrene (GPS). Gold-Wall now comes with the addition of GPS insulation as an option, which provides even more r-value. GPS insulation infuses graphite particles into the polystyrene cell structure allowing it to reflect and absorb energy providing an even more energy efficient product.
Learn More about Gold-Wall.