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THERMAXTM SHEATHING
ADDS PEACE OF MIND .
Fire codes are a vital consideration for residential builders. BENEFITS
Meeting or exceeding local fire codes can be as important a
factor in selecting an Insulation as airflow and moisture control. THERMAXTM Sheathing offers high insulating value.
To meet these demands, Dow offers THERMAXTM Sheathing And its ease of installation saves time and money for
Polyisocyanurate Insulation, a non-structural, rigid board the builder, while its durability adds additional long-term
insulation. benefits.
THERMAXTM Sheathing has a glass-fiber-reinforced FLAME RESISTANCE
polyisocyanurate foam core for insulation value, while its THERMAXTM Sheathing will not sustain fire without
proprietary chemical formulations contribute to Improved fire a separate flame source such as combustible building
performance and dimensional stability.THERMAXTM Sheathing components. Fire tests have been conducted for
meets required fire performance and thermal insulation criteria. acceptance of THERMAXTM Sheathing in exposed
applications.
Available in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses,
THERMAXTM Sheathing can meet high-performance
requirements in residential structures, and is appropriate for:
• New frame wall construction behind masonry, siding, 44
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exterior stucco or other compatible finishes �-
• Interior basement applications
• Exposed installation in attics,the interior side of basement
foundation walls, or crawl space walls without a thermal • High Insulation Value-
barrier R 6.5 per Inch , ,/�
• Helps increase energy efficiency
more comfortable living environment
• Can be left exposed to interior—no thermal barrier
required, ICC-ES Legacy Report NER-681
®'""Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company("Dow')or an affiliated company of Dow • Reduces potential for moisture condensation in wall
SPEED UP THE BUILDING The lightweight boards can be •per ,,
PROCESS attached with construction-grade l'II�
adhesive right over masonry walls '°-a
THERMAXTM insulation/finish boards without studs or a vapor barrier,
install quickly and easily to walls and
creating a solid wall of moisture-
ceilings—inside or outside purlins, ' ?•�
resistant insulating comfort. Joints ; i t.
trusses or bar joints—reducing labor between boards are covered with r.„v.,
costs. Board joints can be sealed ' . ' y"
aluminum tape from Dow, for additional �.
easily with tape or with one of the Dow protection from moisture. For a more
Building Solutions'joint closure systems
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ensuring maximum insulating value. finished appearance plus moisture
protection, use the PVC interlock joint , .
closure system from Dow. ,
EASY INSTALLATION
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In the basement, THERMAXTM '
Sheathing installs quickly and easily for f�jier `•.'
a semi-finished or finished wall with no '' ram ~
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' THERMAXTM insulation is
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ADD PEACE OF MIND WITH THERMAXTM SHEATHING
Call your Dow representative for more details.
NOTICE:No freedom from any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred.Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time,Customer is responsible for
determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for Customer's use and for ensuring that Customer's workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other
government enactments.Dow mums no obligation or nobility for the Information In this document.NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE WRITTEN WARRANTIES SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED
BY DOW.ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
WARNING:TM,RMAX^'ImWationnNYn boar*do not constitute■working walkable surface or Ouarfy e.far protection product
COMBUSTIBLE THERMAX'M products should be used only in strict accordance with product application instructions.THERMAX'°products,when used in a building con-taining combustible metenals,may contribute to the spread
of fire.For more informetIon,consult MSDS and/or call Dow at 1-866-583-BLUE(2583).In an emergency,call 1-989-636-4400.
Building and.or construction practices unrelated to insulation or housewrap could greatly affect moisture and the potential for mold formation.No material supplier including Dow can give assurance that mold will not develop in
any specific system.
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