Example: GLASCLAD from Fiberglas Canada -- but this product is no longer produced as of the summer of 2000.
Colour: Pink with Tyvek house wrap covering.
Thermal Resistance: RSI - .031/mm R - 4.4/in. High
Cost: High
Capacity to dry out if wet: Excellent.
Fire Resistance: Good
Fungus / Vermin Resistance: Good
Limitations:
-- Semi-rigid, so it must not be subjected to high compression loads or it will be crushed.
-- Some problem in keeping nails from breaking through. Often applied with 1x3 strapping over it.
Advantages:
-- Very highly permeable, so no condensation problems.
-- Light and easy to work with.
-- Will not shrink or expand with temperature.
Applications:
-- Use mainly as, or in addition to exterior sheathing under siding.
-- Roofs, ceilings, floors, interior foundation walls, ducts and pipes.