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Gold-Wall
Wall Insulation System
Advantage Gold-Wall
Continuous Insulation - Better R-Value
Increase your R-Value and eliminate thermal bridging by using Plymouth Foam’s Gold-Wall. Gold-Wall Insulating System is specifically designed to provide a cost effective, energy efficient alternative to Z-Furring - no more furring out a wall with wood or steel studs. Furring studs reduces thermal performance in a wall and increase utility costs. Gold-Wall combines the proven performance of continuous rigid polystyrene insulation with the structural integrity of steel furring strips.
Stop Promoting Mold
According to a recent survey, Americans spend over 70% of their time indoors. Poor indoor air quality caused by mold can be a serious health risk. Condensation and the moisture it causes, can promote and lead to serious mold issues. Using Gold-Wall patented system, virtually eliminates condensation that creates moisture in walls. Reducing health risk can reduce Workers Compensation claims, deductibles, co-pays and even premium costs.
Faster Installation
Contractors report installing Gold-Wall 20% - 35% faster than Z-furring systems. This product installs faster as it is easy to cut with just common construction tools and there is no steep learning curve. Fastening can be done by power shot or “tapcon” fastening. Drywall easily attaches to the embedded galvanized furring strip. Gold-Wall can provide faster installation which can significantly reduce the final project costs.
Increased Durability
When a dual polymeric facer is added to an already rigid Polystyrene and the structural integrity of the steel furring strips, Gold-Wall becomes incredibility rugged. Engineered to strong helps with riggers of job-site handling, yet the product is easy to cut, does not have irritating fibers and is light to handle and carrying. The facer membrane also adds an element of increased impact resistance as well as additional thermomechanical properties.
Drywall Ready… or Other Claddings
Gold-Wall offers both 16” or 24” on center steel attachment studs. These studs are an ideal substrate for the installation of drywall or other “code approved” finishes, including exterior cladding finishes. Gold-Wall panels (4’ x 8’) can be installed both vertically or horizontally depending on the application benefits. Depending on fastener stud attachment, Gold-Wall can provide the connection and installation of shelves, photos frames and/or other wall furnishings.
Permeability
Gold-Wall comes with a facer that can provide a Class II semi-permeable vapor retarder, 0.07 perms. Joints can be taped to continue the vapor retarder system. Upon request, Gold-Wall can be perforated to provide increase permeability. *Consult with your local building inspector for the best selection of permeability.
Variable Thicknesses and Various Stud Spacings
Gold-Wall is offered in various thickness from 1” - 3” with steel attachment studs offered at 16” or 24” on center spacing. ** See chart below for specifications.
Dimensional Stable and Inert
Gold-Wall uses high-tech Expanded Polystyrene that provides dimensional stability. Manufacture to be inert gives it no nutritional value to animals, insect, organisms , including mold. Engineered to experience no physical or chemical break done over time provides Gold-Wall an outstanding flexibility in the construction industry.
Physical Properties
Gold-Wall Application and Uses
Gold-Wall Uniqueness
When using concrete masonry wall construction, the architect has several options for insulating the walls. Cavity wall construction, which provides a convenient space between the backup wall and the veneer, is a popular choice for many reasons. However, if there is no veneer, the insulation must be placed inside the wall or on the interior face. Pouring insulation in the block cores is sometimes used in utilitarian structures, but it offers limited insulating value; it is also difficult to provide an effective vapor retarder for this system.
This discussion will focus on insulation applied to the interior face of the wall. Due to the location, these systems are also used for cast-in-place concrete and precast concrete structures. Most interior systems use wood or metal furring fastened against the inside face of the wall. The furring provides support for interior finishes, and the spaces between members is filled with glass fiber or foam insulation.
This discussion will focus on insulation applied to the interior face of the wall. Due to the location, these systems are also used for cast-in-place concrete and precast concrete structures. Most interior systems use wood or metal furring fastened against the inside face of the wall. The furring provides support for interior finishes, and the spaces between members is filled with glass fiber or foam insulation.
Wood Stud Framing
Wood is a good choice for wall framing if metal is not required. It is a familiar material, easy to use, and has useful insulating properties. In a typical wall, wood framing members account for approximately 10 percent of the surface area. At 3-1/2 inches thick, a wood stud has an R-value of 4.35. When wood framing members are factored into total thermal performance, walls with R-11 and R-13 fiberglass batt insulation have effective R values of R-10.3 and R-12.1, respectively.
Most often, batt insulation is not uniformly installed, air movement may occur in the insulation space. If there are any voids, warm air will rise on the inner side of the void, then move to the cold side, cool off, and fall back down. This creates an air current within the wall that diminishes the insulation's effective performance.
Most often, batt insulation is not uniformly installed, air movement may occur in the insulation space. If there are any voids, warm air will rise on the inner side of the void, then move to the cold side, cool off, and fall back down. This creates an air current within the wall that diminishes the insulation's effective performance.
Steel Stud Framing
In commercial construction architects usually use metal framing instead of wood. It serves the same functions, but has a significant weakness: it has essentially no insulating value. When the average R value of a system that uses metal framing is calculated, we see the same effect that we did with wood, but it is much more pronounced. Walls with R-11 and R-13 batt insulation have effective R values of R-6.6 and R-7.2, respectively, a loss of 40 to 45 percent! A related problem is condensation. Because the steel brings cold to the inside of the wall, we see problems such as water staining, shadow lines, and mold on interior walls.
The same effects occur when metal z-furring is used with rigid foam insulation. An additional concern with furring is the potential for "creep" to occur between z-furring strips. Drywall contractors have stated that, unless great care is taken during the installation of the furring, incremental increases in the spacing between the strips result in the seams of the gypsum board failing to properly align with z-furring strips, requiring the drywall installer to cut panels to fit.
The same effects occur when metal z-furring is used with rigid foam insulation. An additional concern with furring is the potential for "creep" to occur between z-furring strips. Drywall contractors have stated that, unless great care is taken during the installation of the furring, incremental increases in the spacing between the strips result in the seams of the gypsum board failing to properly align with z-furring strips, requiring the drywall installer to cut panels to fit.
Self-Furring Insulation
Self-furring insulation consists of rigid insulation with factory-installed furring. Because the furring is separated from substrates by the rigid insulation, thermal bridging is eliminated. Because the furring does not come in contact with the masonry wall, the thermal performance of these products is superior to conventional wood furring, and moisture-related problems are no longer a concern. Also, because it comes in large sheets, installation is much faster than if the furring and insulation are installed separately.
Where wood is acceptable, the architect has been able to specify products that consists of rigid foam insulation with integral wood furring. Until recently, the wood-and-foam systems have been the only readily available self-furring insulation systems. One or two systems with special metal furring and insulation were available in the past, but were not successful.
Plymouth Foam, Inc., introduced Gold-Wall, a composite insulation consisting of a 4 X 8 expanded polystyrene sheet with factory-installed steel furring strips. The panel also includes a polymeric film which adds durability and provides vapor retarding properties. Gold-Wall is attached with threaded or shot/pin mechanical fasteners installed through the furring strips. Gold-Wall is available with furring at either 16 or 24 inches on center, and in a variety of thicknesses.
When selecting insulation, the architect must weigh the benefits of each type. Speed of installation, effective R-value, and moisture problems must all be considered. It is apparent that self-furring systems offer performance superior to conventional framing or furring, and the savings in installation costs will go a long way in offsetting the higher material costs.
Where wood is acceptable, the architect has been able to specify products that consists of rigid foam insulation with integral wood furring. Until recently, the wood-and-foam systems have been the only readily available self-furring insulation systems. One or two systems with special metal furring and insulation were available in the past, but were not successful.
Plymouth Foam, Inc., introduced Gold-Wall, a composite insulation consisting of a 4 X 8 expanded polystyrene sheet with factory-installed steel furring strips. The panel also includes a polymeric film which adds durability and provides vapor retarding properties. Gold-Wall is attached with threaded or shot/pin mechanical fasteners installed through the furring strips. Gold-Wall is available with furring at either 16 or 24 inches on center, and in a variety of thicknesses.
When selecting insulation, the architect must weigh the benefits of each type. Speed of installation, effective R-value, and moisture problems must all be considered. It is apparent that self-furring systems offer performance superior to conventional framing or furring, and the savings in installation costs will go a long way in offsetting the higher material costs.
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