EnergyGuard™
Perlite Tapered Edge Strip
Description
- Factory fabricated from EnergyGuard™ rigid perlite insulation board.
- Cut on angles that slope from zero on one edge to 1/2" to 2" on the opposite
edge.
- Designed for smooth transition from lower to higher elevations.
- Easy to fabricate for installation with most types of roof systems.
- Available in bundles 48" (1220 mm) in length.
- Available in different heights and widths for all types of job requirements.
Uses
- To provide smooth transition from lower to higher elevations around roof edges,
drains or wherever slope to 0" is required.
- Properly installed, EnergyGuard™ Perlite roof insulation is suitable for use
under built-up, modified bitumen and some single ply roofing systems.
- Refer to the application specifications in the current Membrane Manufacturer’s Application
and Specifications manual for proper installation procedures for EnergyGuard™
Perlite roof insulation.
Specification Benefits
- UL, ULC Flame Spread Rating 25.
- Strong and dimensionally stable.
- Available in standard heights and widths.
- Can be shipped in mixed loads with roof insulation and tapered systems.
- Multiple shipping locations.
- Easily identifiable bundles.
- Edge strips have at least 25% post-consumer recycled content and comply with the
Environmental Protection Agency Regulation 40 CFR Part 248, “Guideline for Federal
Procurement of Building Insulation Products Containing Recovered Materials,” as
a recycled product approved for use on any project using federal funds.
Limitations
- EnergyGuard™ Perlite roof insulation is a non-structural, non-load bearing
material.
- EnergyGuard™ Perlite roof insulation should be stored dry and be protected
from the elements. Once properly loaded at the job site, remove factory wraps and
cover with a breathable tarp.
- No more insulation should be applied than can be completely covered with finished
roofing on the same day.
- It is NOT designed for use under fully adhered single ply systems nor for direct
torch application of modified bitumen.
- If torch grade modified bitumen roofing is to be installed over EnergyGuard™
Perlite, a fiberglass base sheet MUST first be installed.
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Edge Strip Sizes*
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1/2" (13 mm)
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X
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6" (152 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1/2" (13 mm)
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X
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12" (305 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1" (25 mm)
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X
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6" (152 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1" (25 mm)
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X
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12" (305 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1" (25 mm)
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X
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18" (457 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1" (25 mm)
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X
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24" (610 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1 1/2" (38 mm)
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X
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6" (152 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1 1/2" (38 mm)
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X
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12" (305 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1 1/2" (38 mm)
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X
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18" (457 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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1 1/2" (38 mm)
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X
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24" (610 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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2" (51 mm)
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X
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12" (305 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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2" (51 mm)
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X
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18" (457 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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2" (51 mm)
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X
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24" (610 mm)
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X
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48" (1220 mm)
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* All sizes shown are nominal and subject to nominal manufacturing tolerances.
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