Installation Instructions

Eclipse
™
Energy Guard
PO Box 1110 | Alexandria, LA 71309
[phone] | royomartin.com
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Important Notice to Buyers and Users of
RoyOMartin Eclipse
™
Energy Guard wall system
These instructions are not intended to cover every installation
requirement, application, detail or variation, nor do they provide
for every possible installation contingency. If any questions or
problems arise concerning the installation of this product or its
suitability for the purchaser’s particular use, inquiries should
be made to RoyOMartin at royomartin.com. The information
about products and application instructions printed herein is
current at the time of publication; however, in accordance with
RoyOMartin’s policy of constant product improvement, the right
is reserved to vary these application instructions and product
specifications without notice. Ask for the most current product
information when placing product orders.
Product Description
Eclipse
™
Energy Guard is an innovative wall sheathing system
that integrates the proven energy efficiency of Eclipse
™
Radiant
Barrier Panels with the benefits of diffusing vapor and air into
a product that eliminates the need for a separate house wrap.
Using approved Energy Guard tape to seal seams and corners,
Eclipse
™
Energy Guard is an effective solution to ensure a
superior thermo/vapor sidewall building system unmatched by
conventional house wrap.
Eclipse
™
Energy Guard Wall System Includes:
• Eclipse
™
Radiant Barrier Panels
• Approved Energy Guard tape
• IBC-approved adhesive ashing
Application
Eclipse™ Energy Guard wall system is designed for applications
that require a structural panel and/or house wrap. Product
may be used in stucco applications; however, stucco cannot
be applied directly to Eclipse™ Radiant Barrier Panels. Follow
approved two layer membrane application to Eclipse™ Radiant
Barrier Panels prior to stucco application.
Product Warranty
See RoyOMartin’s 25-year limited warranty for details.
Storage & Handling
All oriented strand board (OSB) materials should be stored to
avoid excessive moisture pick-up and must be covered and
kept free from construction dust and moisture during storage
and installation. Exposure to rain, snow or similar elements
compromises product performance and may void the warranty.
Certification
Eclipse™ Radiant Barrier Panels are certified by APA–The
Engineered Wood Association and are manufactured in
conformance with APA PRP-108 and U.S. Voluntary Product
Standard PS2. Eclipse™ Radiant Barrier Panels are available FSC
certified. Additionally, Eclipse™ Radiant Barrier Panel/Energy
Guard system meets the following testing standards:
• ASTM Test Method E 96-05
(Water Vapor Transmission): < 1 perm
• ASTM Test Method E 2178-03
(Air Permeance): < .02
• ASTM Test Method C 1371
(Surface Emmittance): < .10
Fire Rating
A class “B” fire rating advances the performance capabilities of
Eclipse
™
Radiant Barrier Panels.
• ASTM Test Method E84
(Flame Spread): Class “B”
• ASTM Test Method E 84
(Smoke Development): Class “B”
Available Sizes:
Eclipse
™
applied to Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
Lengths: Thicknesses:
96 in. ⅜ in., ⁷/₁₆ in., ¹⁵/₃₂ in., ¹⁹/₃₂ in., ²³/₃₂ in.
97 ⅛ in. ⁷/₁₆ in.
108 in. ⅜ in., ⁷/₁₆ in.
109 ⅛ in. ⁷/₁₆ in.
Made in the USA
All RoyOMartin products are manufactured in the USA.
Printed October 2009 I Made in the USA I © 2009 RoyOMartin