What is the NIA Certified Faced Insulation Standard?
The NIA Certified Faced Insulation Standard is a post-lamination certification for flexible faced fiber glass insulation used in metal buildings. It was developed by the National Insulation Association (NIA) to assure builders and building owners that the fiber glass insulation specifically engineered for metal buildings meets 100% of the stated R-value after the lamination process. The Standard was developed because the lamination process of applying adhesives and a facing to the fiber glass insulation can affect the thickness recovery of the insulation and subsequently its effectiveness. The NIA Certified Faced Insulation Standard addresses quality issues such as adhesive rates, compression ratios, packaging, handling and storage, moisture, and other things that can impact the thickness recovery and thermal performance of the insulation.
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