{"title":"Rhino","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino roof sarking, foil wall wraps, foil insulation and joining tapes from Thor Building Products, the Brisbane maker that has been part of the Kingspan Group since 2023. Thor's own accessories, such as foil tapes and foil fixers, carry the THOR name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach product page lists the roll size, coverage and Thor product code, with the technical figures taken from Thor's data sheets. Delivery is to Victoria and New South Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rhino-metal-roofing-rp-51mr","title":"Rhino Metal Roofing RP-51MR Heavy Duty Reflective Roof Sarking","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Metal Roofing RP-51MR is a heavy duty reflective roof sarking made by Thor Building Products for residential and commercial metal roofs. The foil is bonded to a reinforcing polymer mesh coloured blue to cut glare while it goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength and fire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor rate it heavy duty: tensile strength at least 12.5 kN\/m along the roll and 7.5 kN\/m across, edge tear at least 80 N both ways. The flammability index is Low, below 5 to AS 1530.2. It suits BAL 12.5 to FZ under AS 3959 section 3.10, except exposed installations in fire control rooms or fire-isolated exits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA vapour barrier, so ventilate in the cold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Class 2 Vapour Barrier at 0.011 µg\/N.s. Where daytime temperatures fall below 5 °C, Thor say the roof must be well ventilated and moist air from the house exhausted outside. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/metal-roof-condensation-australia\"\u003emetal roof condensation\u003c\/a\u003e explains why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it adds thermally\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe data sheet says up to R1.3 may be added to the insulation system in a roof. No roof build-up is given, so read it as an upper limit, not a rating for the foil. Thor recommend at least 20 mm of air space next to the foil face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering and site notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth rolls are 1350 mm wide: 30 m covers 40.5 m², 60 m covers 81 m². Install to AS\/NZS 4200.2 with 40 mm of sag between trusses and expect up to 2% shrinkage. Sheet the roof as soon as possible and keep the rolls dry. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"1350 mm x 30 m (40.5 m²)","offer_id":67636084703414,"sku":"RP-51MR-30","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1350 mm x 60 m (81 m²)","offer_id":45343873695926,"sku":"RP-51MR-60","price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/RP-51MR-Open-Roll.jpg?v=1786182783"},{"product_id":"thor-foil-fixers","title":"THOR Foil Fixers for Timber Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHOR Foil Fixers (code FF-01) are hammer-driven fixings for holding foil insulation to timber frames, sold by the box of 500. THOR sell them as an economical, non-tear fixing for foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a fixer rather than staples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst staples and clouts, THOR point to the large surface area of each fixer, which they say gives a more secure hold. Reduced tearing of the foil is also on their list of advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimber frames\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixers are described for timber, and THOR say they are easy to attach to hardwood or pine. Their older product page says the fixers hold foil firmly to timber wall studs. Steel framing is not part of that description, so choose a fixing made for steel on a steel frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn site and ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixing is one hit with a hammer, then a twist of the strip, and the next fixer is ready to drive. Each box holds 500 fixers, made up as 50 strips of 10. Full details are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THOR","offers":[{"title":"Box of 500 (50 strips of 10)","offer_id":67636077527222,"sku":"FF-01","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/Foil-Fixers.jpg?v=1791897181"},{"product_id":"thor-double-sided-scrim-tape","title":"THOR Double Sided Scrim Tape for Foil Sarking Joins","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHOR Double Sided Scrim Tape is a polyethylene scrim tape with adhesive on both faces, used to join the overlapped edges of foil faced reflective sheeting. THOR says it gives moisture and dust-proof joins under roofs and inside gables. We sell the 24 mm wide roll, 25 m long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier is a fine, high density polyethylene non-woven reinforced scrim that is very flexible. Both sides are coated with a heavy layer of aggressive adhesive. Each roll is wound with a release liner, which protects the adhesive and makes the tape easier to handle and apply. It tears by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main job is the lap between two runs of foil sarking, where THOR says it assists in joining the overlapped edges. THOR's earlier product pages list a second use: holding roof sarking in place on steel purlins during construction. Off the roof, THOR also lists it for laying carpet, linoleum and carpet tiles. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-wall-wrap-and-sarking\"\u003echoosing wall wrap and sarking\u003c\/a\u003e covers the membranes themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRolls and ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold by the single roll, product code DS-24. Full details are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THOR","offers":[{"title":"24 mm x 25 m","offer_id":67636077625526,"sku":"DS-24","price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/thor-double-sided-scrim-tape.jpg?v=1791904017"},{"product_id":"thor-thermal-break-tape","title":"THOR Thermal Break Tape 10mm Foam","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHOR Thermal Break Tape is a 10 mm thick black polyethylene foam tape, self adhesive on one side. It goes on the outside face of the steel frame, between the frame and the external cladding, to keep the two apart in steel frame homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo current R-value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHOR's 2011 data sheet quoted an R-value for this tape without citing a test report, and it was written against an older edition of the building code. THOR publishes no current figure, so we do not quote one. Where a job needs a declared R-value at the frame, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ametalin-thermalbreak-strips-r025\"\u003eAmetalin ThermalBreak Strips\u003c\/a\u003e, tested at R0.25, and confirm the requirement with your certifier. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/thermal-break-r02-explained\"\u003ethe R0.2 thermal break\u003c\/a\u003e explains where one is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam is polyethylene, which is combustible, and THOR publishes no fire test results for the tape. Where the wall has to be non-combustible, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ametalin-non-combustible-thermalbreak-strip\"\u003eAmetalin Non-combustible ThermalBreak Strip\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRolls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach roll is 30 mm wide and 10 m long. We sell single rolls, and THOR packs them 12 to a box. Store the rolls in their box, out of direct sun, until they go on. Full details are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THOR","offers":[{"title":"30 mm x 10 m roll","offer_id":67636077691062,"sku":"TB-30","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/thor-thermal-break-tape-roll.jpg?v=1791904018"},{"product_id":"rhino-reinforced-foil-tape","title":"Rhino Reinforced Foil Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Reinforced Foil Tape is THOR Building Products' scrim reinforced aluminium foil tape for vapour and moisture sealing of the joins in foil faced insulation. The backing is laminated polyethylene film, polyethylene fibre mesh and aluminium foil, with a pressure sensitive synthetic rubber\/resin adhesive. Three widths, each 50 m long, sold by the roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHOR list pipe thermal insulation, pipe sound lagging, foil faced HVAC duct insulation, foil faced under slab insulation and foil faced roofing blanket. Every lap on a blanket roof needs taping, and our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/installing-a-roofing-blanket\"\u003einstalling a roofing blanket\u003c\/a\u003e explains why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich width\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pipe lagging, THOR's instructions call for reinforced foil tape at least 48 mm wide on every butt join, plus a band midway along each section to stop sagging. The 72 and 96 mm rolls put more tape either side of the join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength, fire and temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTensile strength is 100 N\/25 mm with 25% elongation at break. Adhesion to steel is 20 N\/25 mm. The adhesive carries flame retardant additives, and THOR's May 2020 safety data sheet gives AS 1530.3 indices of 0, 0, 0 and 0 to 1. The same sheet says it is not classified as flammable but can burn, so treat those as test results, not a fire rating. THOR's temperature range is minus 15 °C up to 65 °C. Use it only on surfaces inside that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep rolls in the original carton, preferably below 30 °C and out of direct sunlight. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"48 mm x 50 m","offer_id":67636077756598,"sku":"RFT-48","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"72 mm x 50 m","offer_id":67636077789366,"sku":"RFT-72","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"96 mm x 50 m","offer_id":67636077822134,"sku":"RFT-96","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/Reinforced-Foil-Tape-scaled.jpg?v=1791897195"},{"product_id":"rhino-wrap-rp-51","title":"Rhino Wrap RP-51 Class 2 Heavy Duty Reflective Wall Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Wrap RP-51 is a heavy duty reflective wall wrap from Thor Building Products, rated Class 2, Vapour Barrier and Water Barrier. Aluminium foil is bonded to a reinforcing polymer mesh, treated blue to reduce glare. Thor list it for residential and commercial walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the climate zone first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNCC 2022 sets a minimum vapour permeance for a membrane outside the insulation in the external wall of a house, apartment or Class 4 part of a building: 0.143 µg\/N·s in climate zones 4 and 5, and 1.140 µg\/N·s in zones 6 to 8. A Class 2 vapour barrier meets that deemed-to-satisfy rule only in zones 1 to 3, and Melbourne and Sydney are outside them. For a brick veneer house there, look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trade-select-wall-wrap-xr-micro-perforated-hd\"\u003eTrade Select Wall Wrap xR Micro-perforated HD\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eR-value and fire rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor state that up to R1.1 may be added to the wall system behind brick veneer or other cladding with a drained cavity, and recommend at least 20 mm of air space against the foil face. Flammability index is Low (≤5). It is suitable for BAL 12.5 to FZ under AS 3959 section 3.10, except exposed installations in fire control rooms or fire-isolated exits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoll and site notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 1350 mm x 60 m roll covers 81 m². Install to AS\/NZS 4200.2 and clad as soon as you can. Store rolls dry, keep wet concrete and mortar off the wrap and allow for up to 2% shrinkage. The foil conducts electricity, so keep it clear of wiring. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"1350 mm x 60 m (81 m²)","offer_id":67636087816374,"sku":"RP-51-60","price":123.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/RP-51-1.jpg?v=1791897626"},{"product_id":"rhino-multi-purpose-wall-wrap-roof-sarking","title":"Rhino Multi Purpose RP-51-WR Reflective Wall Wrap and Roof Sarking","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Multi Purpose RP-51-WR is a reflective foil laminate from Thor Building Products, rated a Class 2 Vapour Barrier and a Water Barrier, for wall wrap and roof sarking. The foil is bonded to a reinforcing polymer mesh treated blue to cut glare. Each roll is 1350 mm x 60 m, covering 81 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWind and added R-value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor call it a heavier product, better suited to walls in high wind locations. By their figures it can add up to R1.1 to a wall behind brick veneer or timber cladding and up to R1.3 to a roof insulation system. Reaching those figures takes at least 20 mm of air space next to the foil face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClimate zone limits on walls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder NCC 2022, a membrane outside the insulation in a house or apartment wall needs at least 0.143 µg\/N.s in climate zones 4 and 5, and 1.140 µg\/N.s in zones 6 to 8. This one is a vapour barrier at 0.011 µg\/N.s, so as a wall wrap it meets the deemed-to-satisfy rule in zones 1 to 3 only. Melbourne is zone 6. See our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-wall-wrap-and-sarking\"\u003echoosing wall wrap and sarking\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFire and site notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rated BAL 12.5 to FZ under AS 3959, section 3.10, except in exposed installations in fire control rooms or fire-isolated exits. Install to AS\/NZS 4200.2, with a 40 mm sag between trusses under a roof. Clad as soon as possible, keep the rolls dry and allow for up to 2% shrinkage. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"1350 mm x 60 m (81 m²)","offer_id":67636087849142,"sku":"RP-51WR-60","price":123.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/thor_RP-51-WR_crop-top.jpg?v=1791897625"},{"product_id":"rhino-primo-wrap","title":"Rhino Primo Wrap Class 2 Reflective Foil Wall Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Primo Wrap (RP-51-PM) is a single sided reflective foil wall wrap from Thor Building Products, made for brick veneer and fibre cement walls. It is medium duty, with a Class 2 Vapour Barrier rating and a Water Barrier classification. Thor list it for BAL 12.5 to FZ. One roll is 1350 mm x 60 m and covers 81 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA vapour barrier, so check the climate zone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor describe Primo as non-permeable (0.106 µg\/N.s) and recommend it for warmer climates, since a vapour barrier on the cold side of a wall can trap condensation. Under NCC 2022 a house wall wrap must reach 0.143 µg\/N.s in climate zones 4 and 5 and 1.140 µg\/N.s in zones 6 to 8. Primo meets that deemed-to-satisfy rule only in zones 1 to 3, which excludes house walls in Melbourne and Sydney. Use a vapour permeable wrap there, such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sisalation-vapawrap\"\u003eSisalation Vapawrap\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the foil adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind brick veneer or other cladding with a drained cavity, Thor state up to R1.1 may be added to the wall. For a brick cavity wall with a 90 mm stud and 40 mm cavity, they declare RT 1.2 summer and RT 1.3 winter. Leave at least 20 mm of air space next to the foil face to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall to AS\/NZS 4200.2, seal the overlaps and clad promptly, as the wrap is not made for long weather exposure. The foil conducts electricity, so keep it and any conductive fasteners clear of wiring. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"1350 mm x 60 m (81 m²)","offer_id":67636087881910,"sku":"RP-51PM-60","price":123.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/rhino-primo-wrap-foil-roll.jpg?v=1791903993"},{"product_id":"rhino-cell-310-ag","title":"Rhino Cell 310 AG Thermal Break Bubble Foil Insulation","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Cell 310 AG is Thor Building Products' 11 mm reflective bubble insulation, rated R0.20 as a material. Thor describe it as a 3 in 1 insulation, vapour barrier and radiant heat barrier for roof, wall and floor systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThermal break rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor state it achieves a thermal break of R0.2, against R0.10 for the 4 mm Rhino Cell 104 AG. The data sheet cites no test report or certificate, so ask your certifier first. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/thermal-break-r02-explained\"\u003eR0.2 thermal break article\u003c\/a\u003e explains where the NCC requires one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoil needs an air space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor's total R-values assume a reflective air space beside the foil. A flat metal roof with a suspended ceiling and at least 300 mm of air space reaches RT 2.77 in summer and RT 1.23 in winter. Dust on upward facing foil lowers them. It is a Class 2 vapour barrier. Check the condensation provisions for your climate zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBushfire ratings differ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlammability index is Low (5 or less) to AS 1530.2. Thor rate it BAL LOW to BAL 40 in roofs and BAL LOW to BAL FZ in walls. A BAL FZ roof needs another product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach roll is 1350 mm wide plus a 150 mm flap, 22.25 m long, covers 30 m² and weighs about 12.5 kg. Thor say the flap removes the need for overlap, saving up to 10%. Keep at least 50 mm clear of light fittings and hot flues, and use plastic fixings near wiring because the foil conducts electricity. Install to AS 4200.2. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"1350 mm x 22.25 m, 150 mm flap (30 m²)","offer_id":67636087914678,"sku":"RC-310AG","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/RC-310-1-scaled.jpg?v=1791897631"},{"product_id":"rhino-wrap-breather-rp-51b","title":"Rhino Wrap Breather RP-51B Class 3 Vapour Permeable Foil Wall Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Wrap Breather (RP-51B) is a heavy duty reflective wall wrap from Thor Building Products, rated Class 3, Vapour Permeable. Aluminium foil is bonded to a reinforcing polymer mesh treated blue to cut glare. Thor's selection guide places it in brick veneer walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot a water barrier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor class this perforated wrap as a Non-Water Barrier, so it relies on a drained cavity, which brick veneer has by design. Their condensation guide rules out lightweight cladding in any situation, even with a battened cavity, because perforated non-water barrier products do not meet cladding manufacturers' warranty terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the climate zone first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor houses and apartments, NCC 2022 wants a membrane outside the wall insulation to reach 0.143 µg\/N·s in climate zones 4 and 5, and 1.140 µg\/N·s in zones 6, 7 and 8. Class 3 is the minimum for zones 4 and 5. It falls short in zones 6 to 8, Melbourne included, where a Class 4 wrap is the deemed-to-satisfy choice. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-wall-wrap-and-sarking\"\u003ewall wrap buyer guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares the options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering and on site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach roll is 1350 mm x 60 m and covers 81 m². Install to AS\/NZS 4200.2. Thor recommend at least a 20 mm air space next to the foil face, and say up to R1.1 may be added to the wall system behind brick veneer. Clad as soon as you can, store the rolls dry, keep wet concrete and mortar off the wrap and allow for up to 2% shrinkage. The foil is electrically conductive. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"1350 mm x 60 m (81 m²)","offer_id":67636087947446,"sku":"RP-51B-60","price":123.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/RP-51-1_ecb56b53-a74d-4de9-8c42-6b9b047d2b64.jpg?v=1791897632"},{"product_id":"rhino-cell-104-ag","title":"Rhino Cell 104 AG Reflective Bubble Insulation","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Cell 104 AG is Thor's 4 mm reflective bubble insulation: a polyethylene bubble core between two aluminium foils, one anti-glare coated. Thor sell it as a 3 in 1 insulation, vapour barrier and radiant heat barrier for roofs, walls and floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e104 or 310\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 mm material is rated R0.10. For an R0.2 thermal break under metal roofing or on a steel frame, look at the 11 mm \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhino-cell-310-ag\"\u003eRhino Cell 310 AG\u003c\/a\u003e, which Thor rate at R0.20. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/thermal-break-r02-explained\"\u003eOur R0.2 thermal break article\u003c\/a\u003e explains when one is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVapour and fire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a Class 2 vapour barrier and water barrier, not a breathable membrane, so check the condensation design. The flammability index is Low (5 or less) to AS 1530.2. Roofs are rated BAL LOW to BAL 40, walls BAL LOW to BAL FZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoll and fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 22.25 m roll is 1350 mm wide plus a 150 mm flap and covers 30 m². Thor say the flap removes the need for an overlap, saving up to 10%. The foil conducts electricity, so keep it clear of live wiring, leave 50 mm around light fittings and hot flues, and use plastic fixings near electrical work. Install to AS 4200.2. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"4 mm x 1350 mm x 22.25 m, 150 mm flap (30 m²)","offer_id":67636087980214,"sku":"RC-104AG","price":273.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/rhino-cell-104-ag-anti-glare-roll.jpg?v=1791904018"},{"product_id":"rhino-foam-40-ag","title":"Rhino Foam 40 AG Foil Faced Roof and Wall Insulation","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Foam 40 AG is a 4 mm foil faced foam insulation from Thor Building Products' Rhino range, rated R0.10. A closed cell, fire retardant foam core is laminated to two layers of reflective woven aluminium foil, with an anti-glare coating on one face. Thor list it for shed and domestic roofs and walls. It is Australian made and comes as a fibre-free, non-itchy roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the R-value comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foil faces reflect up to 97% of radiant heat flow but need an air space beside them to work. For a 22 degree pitched metal roof with a flat ceiling, unventilated, Thor give a total system figure of RT 1.35 winter and RT 2.29 summer. Dust on upward facing foil lowers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot the R0.2 thermal break\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis roll is not an R0.2 thermal break. Thor's 8 mm Rhino Foam 80 AG Thermal Break is the R0.20 grade. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/thermal-break-r02-explained\"\u003eR0.2 thermal break article\u003c\/a\u003e explains where one is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFire and vapour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flammability index is Low (5 or less) to AS 1530.2. Thor rate it from BAL LOW to BAL 40 in roof systems and BAL LOW to BAL FZ in wall systems. It is a Class 2 vapour barrier, so check the condensation design first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoll and fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 1350 mm x 22.25 m roll covers 30 m² and weighs about 10 kg. Keep at least 50 mm from light fittings and hot flues. The foil conducts electricity, so use plastic fixings near wiring. Install to AS 4200.2. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"4 mm x 1350 mm x 22.25 m (30 m²)","offer_id":67636089913526,"sku":"RF-40AG","price":293.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/rhino-foam-foil-faced-foam-insulation.jpg?v=1791903993"},{"product_id":"rhino-foam-80-ag-thermal-break","title":"Rhino Foam 80 AG Thermal Break Foil Faced Foam Insulation","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino Foam 80 AG Thermal Break is Thor Building Products' 8.0 mm foil faced foam insulation for roofs and walls, rated R0.20 as a material. A closed cell fire retardant foam core is laminated to two layers of reflective woven aluminium foil, one with an anti-glare coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e80 or 40\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhino Foam 40 AG is the 4.0 mm grade at R0.10, sold by Thor for shed and domestic roofs and walls. Thor sells the 80 as a thermal break, developed for steel-framed construction. Its data sheet dates from August 2021, before NCC 2022, so confirm the requirement with your certifier. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/thermal-break-r02-explained\"\u003ethe R0.2 thermal break\u003c\/a\u003e explains where one is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the R-value comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor's roof totals assume a fully sealed airspace between the metal sheeting and the foam. A pitched metal roof with a flat ceiling reaches 1.21 in winter and 2.59 in summer. Dust on upward facing surfaces and a ventilated cavity lower the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFire and vapour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flammability index is Low (5 or less) to AS 1530.2. Thor rates it up to BAL 40 in roof systems and BAL FZ in wall systems. It is a Class 2 vapour barrier. Check the NCC condensation provisions for your climate zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoll and fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach roll is 1350 mm x 22.25 m, covers 30 m² and weighs about 15 kg. Install to AS 4200.2 and keep 50 mm clear of light fittings and hot flues. The foil conducts electricity, so use plastic fixings near wiring. Full figures are in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"8 mm x 1350 mm x 22.25 m (30 m²)","offer_id":67636089979062,"sku":"RF-80AG","price":361.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/files\/rhino-foam-80-foil-faced-foam-insulation.jpg?v=1791903993"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3995\/3590\/collections\/rhino-brand-card.png?v=1791897288","url":"https:\/\/awbm.com.au\/collections\/rhino.oembed","provider":"AWBM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}