Bitec Inc. recently launched a versatile family of closed-cell, polyiso roof insulation panels, providing roofing contractors with a zero-ozone-depletion (ODP) option for insulating Bitec’s APP- and SBS-modified roofing assemblies. The ElastoTherm family includes:
- ElastoTherm B flat or tapered insulation panels, featuring an integrally bonded fiber-reinforced facer
- ElastoTherm E flat or tapered insulation panels, featuring an integrally bonded non-organic glass-fiber-reinforced facer
- ElastoTherm Max flat or tapered insulation panels, featuring a reflective foil facer
- ElastoTherm Nail Base insulation, combining either ElastoTherm B or E with min. 7/16-inch APA/TECO-rated or OSB or min 19/32-inch CDX plywood
- ElastoTherm Vented Nail Base insulation, combining ElastoTherm B with a min. 7/16-inch APA/TECO-rated or OSB or min 19/32-inch CDX plywood, and with each panel separated with and bonded to five individual 1.0-, 1/5- or 2.0-inch spacer strips
All members of the ElastoTherm family are available in Grade 2 and Grade 3 compressive strengths, are UL 1256, UL 790, UL 263, UL 1897, FM 4450/4470, and FL17989 approved, and are fully compatible with all APP- and SBS-modified Bitec roof membranes. The product line also includes a roof recover board with an integrally bonded inorganic glass fiber-reinforced facer.