Rich-E-Board earns a patent
A new insulation system has made waves with a 1.5-inch profile that delivers an R-value of 50.
Rich-E-Board is an insulated composite panel system created by R-50 Systems, and it has earned a patent for this design, which offers an energy-efficient alternative in the commercial roofing market.
The design has three main components: R-50’s proprietary Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP), two polymeric foam cover boards that sandwich the panel, and the adhesive ribbons that bind the boards and panel together.
According to the company, conventional insulation requires a thickness of 15 inches to reach an R-value of 50, but Rich-E-Board achieves the same result at 1.5 inches thick. It can be installed on most roof deck types and can support all conventional low-slope roof systems.
The product also provides for simpler retrofits, enabling retrofitted structures to achieve required R-values in less time, with fewer materials, and without costly and destructive building modifications.
The slim profile also lends itself to more design options for architects.
“Our team is focused on creating a game-changing alternative for architects, specifiers and contractors,” said Joanne Collins, president and CEO of R-50 Systems. “Rich-E-Board fills a significant void in the marketplace by providing an insulation system capable of meeting today’s tougher energy standards.”
Rich-E-Board is mold- and fire-resistant, 99% recyclable, and made entirely in the United States.
