Why Sealed “N” Safe for Your Next Project
The Sealed “N” Safe® Continuous Insulation System will save you thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars in energy and building costs. We have the numbers to prove it! It can even pay for your building during its lifetime in energy savings.Sealed “N” Safe is proud to introduce “The Next Generation” in thermal blocks. Our Thermal Block System finally resolves the greatest energy loss in metal buildings for pennies on the dollar. Sealed “N” Safe is designed for a Screw-down Metal Roof, it exceeds the new Energy Codes, maintains the structural integrity of the project, and it’s weather-tight.
To our knowledge, Sealed “N” Safe is the only Thermal Block in the world, that is DESIGNED, ENGINEERED, TESTED, AND CERTIFIED to be structurally sound and watertight.
Why the SEALED “N” SAFE System?
To our knowledge, Sealed “N” Safe® is the only thermal block that meets the AISI S100 2007 Sec D6.1.1 specifications. Sealed “N” Safe® exceeds the International Energy Conservation Code (see table (502.2(1))Return on Investment
• Investing in SNS® Continuous Insulation System has a quick return on your investment. We estimate the return to be less than one year, depending on your Zone
• SNS® Thermal Blocks are proven to increase insulation performance as much as 2 times and even more.
• You’ve heard the old adage “Insulation doesn’t cost, it pays!” The same is true for SNS® Continuous Insulation System, except it pays even bigger and faster, for years to come. There are few investments that come close to this one.
Code Compliance – AISI & ASTM Standards (structural integrity of the building)
• SNS® Thermal Blocks meet AISI requirements for use of “Stand Off Screws” SNS® Thermal Blocks resist shear loads imposed in Metal Building Roof and Wall Planes.
• SNS® Thermal Blocks are designed to prevent fastener rotation side to side as the building moves, thus eliminating fastener fatigue and breaking at the top surface of the purlin.
• SNS® Thermal Blocks will not deform with Building Movements.
• SNS® Thermal Blocks are designed to resist crushing from gravity loads to roof surface.
• SNS® Continuous Insulation System meets ASTM wind uplift requirements
• The SNS® Continuous Insulation System is tested to identify the correct values to comply with AISI Purlin Rollover requirements.
• The SNS® Purlin Strut System does not interfere with insulation within the purlin cavity thus allowing complete unrestricted cavity fill and full expansion of insulation blankets. (The secret to maximize insulation performance) This insulation system out performs any system used with Standing Seam Panels today.
Code Compliance – ICC Standards
• SNS® Thermal Blocks carry a Class A Fire Rating and Flame Spread of 25
• SNS® Thermal Blocks have a Smoke Index of less than 150
• SNS® Thermal Blocks are 95% encased in 24 ga. Metal Cladding reducing flame exposure in case of fire. ICC does not allow exposed plastics and foams such as Styrofoam in ceiling locations ( See ICC Chapter 26)
Weather and water tightness
• The SNS Continuous Insulation System is proven to be water tight per ASTM and ICC requirements
• SNS® Thermal Block fasteners do not compress the foam core to achieve tightness
Life expectancy
• SNS® Thermal Block are made using the same materials used in Metal Buildings for extented product life
Other Considerations
• Made in the USA
• Greatly reduces greenhouse gases
• Greatly reduces or eliminates condensation and thermal transfer through the purlin
• Extends the life of the roof panel due to the Condensation Barrier
• Tax incentive for meeting Energy Star requirements- $1.80 / square foot http://www.energystar.gov
Installation
• Thermal Blocks come in 6-foot lengths for easy handling and installation
• Can be installed on the go as insulation and roof sheets are installed; or it can be installed all at once with a man basket from below
• No bulky extra facings to handle
• When using our insulation rail, it does not create any additional horizontal forces at the bottom of the purlin. It simply supports and maintains proper purlin spacing
• Enables you to us the same insulation provider you are currently using
• Keeps equipment and labor costs to a minimum
Conclusion
• The SNS® Continuous Insulation System is designed, tested, and proven to meet all the requirements for its use
• The SNS® Thermal Block comes with a 3 year Written Warranty
• At SNS®, we’ve done all the testing for your peace of mind. After more than 2 years of research and development, you can rest assured that the Sealed “N” Safe® Continuous Insulation System will deliver as promised
