REVIEW Reflective Foil Insulation (Roofing / Underlay) Reflective foil insulation consists of aluminium foil facings bonded to a polyethylene bubble or foam core, installed under roof tiles or metal sheets as a radiant barrier. It reflects up to 95% of radiant heat (emissivity 0.05 or lower), reducing cooling loads in Malaysia's tropical climate. Performance referenced under MS 2095 (radiation-proof insulation sheets), MS 2680:2017, and MS 1525:2019. Roll size typically 30-50 m x 1.2 m; thickness 3-10 mm (single or double bubble). Must be installed with an air gap on the reflective surface to be effective. Sold per roll or m2. Also called penebatan foil bumbung or radiant barrier.
ROLL Reflectivity typically ≥95%; e…
Rockwool / Mineral Wool Thermal Insulation Board Rockwool (stone wool) and glasswool are non-combustible mineral wool insulation boards manufactured by melting rock or glass and spinning into fibres. They provide thermal insulation, fire resistance (Euroclass A1/A2), and acoustic performance in one product. Complies with MS 1020 (factory-made mineral fibre thermal insulation material); CIDB Schedule 4 regulated product under Act 520. Typical density 40-80 kg/m3 for building boards. Available in boards 600 mm x 1200 mm or 600 mm x 1000 mm; thickness 25-100 mm. Sold per m2. Also called batu wul, wul mineral, glasswool, or mineral wool board.
M² Conforms to MS 1020 (Malaysian…
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Thermal Insulation Board Expanded polystyrene (EPS) boards are lightweight closed-cell thermal insulation panels with thermal conductivity of approximately 0.031-0.038 W/m K. Used in Malaysia for roof insulation under metal deck or above concrete slab, external wall insulation systems (EIFS/ETICS), and cold-room construction. Product performance referenced against MS EN 13163 or ASTM C578. Density 10-30 kg/m3. Energy-efficiency framing per MS 2680:2017 and MS 1525:2019. Must be protected by appropriate facing as inherently combustible. Standard sheets 2440 mm x 1220 mm; thickness 25-150 mm. Sold per m2. Also called EPS board, papan EPS, or papan polistirena.
M² Expanded polystyrene per MS EN…
REVIEW Polyethylene (PE) Foam Sheet Insulation Closed-cell polyethylene (PE) foam sheets provide lightweight thermal and acoustic insulation for walls, roofs, floors, and HVAC ductwork in Malaysian construction. Thermal conductivity typically 0.033-0.040 W/m K; density 15-30 kg/m3. Moisture-resistant construction suits Malaysia's humid tropical climate, where condensation control on cold pipes and ductwork is important. No specific Malaysian MS standard confirmed for PE foam sheet insulation. Available in thicknesses 12-100 mm; standard sheet size approximately 600 mm x 1200 mm (2 ft x 4 ft). Sold per sheet or roll. Also called kepingan buih PE or foam insulation sheet.
SHEET Closed-cell polyethylene foam;…
REVIEW Elastomeric Waterproof Thermal Insulation Coating Elastomeric waterproof thermal insulation coatings are liquid-applied synthetic rubber or acrylic elastomer membranes that cure to a flexible, waterproof film on concrete, metal, or fibre cement roofs. They reduce heat transfer into buildings by combining waterproofing with thermal barrier properties. Elongation typically over 200%. Waterproofing performance referenced against MS 2182 or equivalent. Widely specified for flat rooftops and podium decks in Malaysian commercial and residential projects. Available in 5 kg and 20 kg pails; coverage approximately 0.8-1.2 kg per m2 per coat. Sold per kg or pail. Also called salutan penebat elastomerik or elastomeric roof coating.
KG Synthetic rubber or acrylic el…
REVIEW Solar Reflective Ceramic Roof Coating Solar reflective ceramic roof coatings are water-based acrylic paints infused with hollow ceramic microspheres that reflect and scatter solar radiation before it is absorbed into the roof substrate. They lower roof surface temperatures by up to 20-30 degrees Celsius, reducing air-conditioning loads in Malaysian buildings. Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) typically over 80 per ASTM E1980; total solar reflectance over 70%. Applied to metal deck, fibre cement, and concrete roofs as part of GBI or GreenRE green building compliance strategies. Sold in 4 L, 7 L, and 16 kg pails; coverage approximately 4-6 m2 per litre per coat. Also called salutan bumbung seramik pantulan solar or cool roof paint.
KG Ceramic microsphere-enhanced a…