Helpful tips and advice from the reflective insulation experts.

Fixings

YBS Saddle Clips

• Saddle clips are an effective method of installing our reflective insulation products, when using the recess method. Suitable for most timber frame applications (maximum 50mm width), offering the following benefits:
  • Quick and easy to use.
  • Holds the product securely in place.
  • Removes the need for staples.

Screws

• Type: various types of screws can be used when installing YBS products, however some are better than others, here are some of the things to look out for:

  • Shank – Thinner/reduced shank thickness reduces the risk of wood split and the internal layers of our insulation from binding to the screw.
  • Point – Reduced/no start up point reduces the risk of the internal layers of our insulation from binding to the screw.
  • Thread – Twin thread increases the speed or inserting and removing the screw.
  • Material – this should reflect the location of the installation (internal or external)

• Size: available in various sizes, this depends on the project requirements (such of weight and depth of materials).

Cutting Tools

Type: our insulation products are easy to cut and install, however various types of cutting tools can be used when installing them, here are some of the pros and cons of the various types available.

YBS Quilt Knife

Pros

• • Specifically designed to cut reflective insulation
  • Sharp and easy to use.
  • Can be used in application (does not require a flat surface)

Cons

• • Requires replacement blades.

Utility Knife

Pros

• • Cheap and readily available.
  • Sharp and easy to use.

Cons

• • Requires a flat surface and straight edge when cutting.
  • May need cutting more than once to ensure all layers have been cut.
  • Requires replacement blades.

Large Scissors

Pros

• • Sharp and easy to use.
  • Flat surface is not required when cutting.
  • Can be re-sharpened for continual use.
  • Easy to cut various shapes or angles assisting installation.
  • Only requires one cut of the material.
  • Gives an even flush finish when cutting.

Cons

• • Increased initial cost when buying compared to a utility knife.
  • Insulation fibres can become caught at the scissors hinge (this is associated with cheap or poorly designed scissors).

Electric/mechanical cutter

Pros

• • Sharp and easy to use.
  • Flat surface is not required when cutting.
  • Easy to cut various shapes or angles assisting installation.
  • Only requires one cut of the material.

Cons

• • Increased initial cost when buying compared to a utility knife and large scissors.
  • Requires replacement blades over time.
  • Requires mains power or recharge time.

Adhesive Tape

Type: various types of adhesive tape can be used when installing YBS products, however some are better than others, we would always recommend that YBS adhesive tapes are used when installing our products. Each offering its own benefits.

Superior self-adhesive aluminium foil tape–

• Easy to install.
• Highly adhesive and durable.
• Tested for use with YBS insulation products.
• Seals to wood, plastic, steel, masonry and more.
• Creates an airtight seal.
• Maintains the reflective performance of the insulation.

Recommended YBS product use: SuperQuilt, ThermaQuilt, BreatherFoil Airtec, Foiltec and ThermaWrap (DIY Range).

Water resistant jointing tape –

• Easy to install.
• Highly adhesive and durable.
• Tested for use with YBS insulation products.
• Creates a weathertight seal

Recommended YBS product use: BreatherQuilt.

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