Exterior Insulation Is for Rainscreen Applications

Dow Building Solutions announces a dark exterior facer to optimize THERMAX XARMOR (ci) Exterior Insulation for rainscreen applications.

Dow Building Solutions (DBS), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., announces a dark exterior facer to optimize THERMAX XARMOR (ci) Exterior Insulation in North America for rainscreen applications. THERMAX XARMOR boasts the strongest embossed exterior foil facer and provides builders with durability for long-term performance. It uniquely triples as an insulation, water resistant barrier and air barrier for use in the patented THERMAX Wall System, comprised also of LIQUIDARMOR Flashing and Sealant and STYROFOAM Brand SPF, for commercial building applications.

THERMAX XARMOR helps cut time and money during installation and eases the design process of virtually any wall assembly in any commercial building type. Through innovations in the commercial wall, Dow is making it easier for architects to meet continuous insulation codes from IBC and ASHRAE for energy efficiency and comply with NFPA 285 fire code requirements.

The THERMAX Wall System features one of the best guarantees in the industry with a 15-year thermal and water-resistant warranty and a six-month UV-exposure warranty. Adding to the sustainability of the built environment through thermal, air and moisture performance, it contributes to LEED points in the Material and Resources, Energy and Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality sections. Additionally, THERMAX XARMOR has a publicly available Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) to provide building professionals with materials transparency.