Less Time and Less Labor
LP® TechShield® is as easy to install as regular LP Oriented Strand Board (OSB) (an innovative, affordable and environmentally smart wood-based structural panel for use in roof, wall and two-layer sub-floor systems).
In fact, the LP TechShield installation process is the same. As long as you remember which side faces in, there’s no need to change your building process.
LP TechShield also requires less time and labor to install than loose radiant barriers because the radiant barrier is already applied to the decking material. There’s no need for additional labor or construction steps, which is why it is one of the most cost-effective energy saving measures.
Handle LP TechShield radiant barrier sheathing panels as you would other APA-rated LP sheathing panel products; protecting them from moisture and rain before and during construction.
In addition to roof sheathing applications, LP TechShield can be used as a radiant barrier on gables and walls to reduce solar gain in these areas, especially for southern exposure exterior home surfaces that absorb heat from prolonged sun exposure.
For roof and gable sheathing installation, place LP TechShield panels with the foil side facing down on the roof, toward the attic air space. For wall and siding applications, the foil surface should face out, toward the exterior of the home.