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Reflecta-Guard Plus™
Insulation For Diverse Applications
Built For
Aussie
Conditions
5.0
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Product Highlights
- Amongst the highest performing R-value Reflective Products on the market
- Able to be cut to length for major projects
- Made with up to 10% recycled materials
- 15 Year Warranty
- Tested Fall Arrest suitable for low rise construction
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Fresh look, Same GIBS quality. You may still receive items in our original packaging while we roll out our new branding.
Reflecta™ Guard Plus
– High-Performance Reflective Insulation for Roofs & Walls
Reflecta™ Guard Plus is a premium, Australian-made reflective insulation designed for diverse applications including roofing and wall systems. Featuring advanced dual-layer reflective aluminium technology, Reflecta™ Guard Plus offers superior thermal insulation, effective condensation control, acoustic insulation, and unmatched durability suited for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Why Choose Reflecta™ Guard Plus?
Reflecta™ Guard Plus achieves outstanding thermal insulation performance, delivering Total R-Values of:
- Roof: 3.1 (heatflow inward), 1.2 (heatflow outward)
- Wall: 1.9 (both inward and outward)
- Floor: 2.1 (heatflow inward), 2.7 (heatflow outward)
These high-performance ratings significantly improve comfort, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce energy costs.
With low vapour permeability (0.0090 µg/N.s), Reflecta™ Guard Plus is classified as a Class 2 Vapour Barrier, effectively preventing condensation-related problems such as mould, structural deterioration, and costly repairs.
Reflecta™ Guard Plus meets Australian Standards AS/NZS 4859.1 and AS/NZS 4200.1, recognised by National Building Codes (NCC 2019 & 2022).
- Electrical Conductivity: Conductive (exercise caution around electrical fittings).
- Flammability Index: Low (≤5).
- Emittance Values: Reflective Silver Side 0.03, Antiglare Side 0.05.
Safety Note: Due to highly reflective foil surfaces, installers must wear UV protective sunglasses and sunscreen.
Proudly Australian Made and Owned
Manufactured by GIBS in Australia, Reflecta™ Guard Plus reflects premium-quality craftsmanship, local innovation, and stringent compliance with Australian safety and performance standards.
Experience exceptional thermal insulation, reliable moisture management, acoustic comfort, and enhanced building durability with Reflecta™ Guard Plus—your high-performance reflective insulation solution.
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Warranty
Warranty Info GI in our name reflects our commitment to creating and developing Green Insulation (GI) products for the global commercial and home insulation markets. GI Building Sciences® Warranty/Guarantee statement. The warranty period is for 15 years from the date of manufacture which is printed on our rolls of insulation The GI Building Sciences Insulation warranty covers oxidisation and corrosion for 15 years from manufacture (subject to storage, transport and installation conditions).
GI Building Sciences® also warranty against faulty manufacture or failure of their products for 15 years. To claim against warranty, please contact GI Building Sciences® direct on (07) 3200 6522 GI Building Sciences® will bear all reasonable costs to the user for any claims on warranty, anywhere within Australia. Warranties and guarantees from GI Building Sciences are in addition to other rights and remedies of the customer under law Warranties and guarantees are conditional upon our products being used, stored, applied and installed as per the manufacturers specifications on each product as described by the Company.
“Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.” “GI Building Sciences® genuinely stand up for quality and responsible Australian manufacturing.
Our new reflective foil manufacturing plant at Meadowbrook in Queensland produces the highest quality aluminium reflective bubble foil insulation in Australia. I give you this guarantee of my personal attention to ANY claim for ANY reason”.
Product Testing Analysis
Results
| Thermal Performance | ASTM C518 |
| Material Thermal Resistance | 0.20 (M2K/W) |
| Flammability Index | AS/NZS 1530.3 |
| Ignitability Index | AS/NZS 1530.3 |
| Spread of Flame Index | AS/NZS 1530.3 |
| Heat Evolved Index | AS/NZS 1530.3 |
| Smoke Developed Index | AS/NZS 1530.3 |
| Textile Testing | Extra Heavy Duty |
| Resistance to Dry Delamination | AS/NZS 4201.1 |
| Resistance to Wet Delamination | AS/NZS 4201.2 |
| Shrinkage | AS/NZS 4201.3 |
| Resistance to Water Penetraton | AS/NZS 4201.4 |
| Water Absorbency | AS/NZS 4201.6 |
| Water Vapour Transmission | ASTM E96 |
| Edge Tearing Resistance | TAPPI T470 om-89 |
| Surface Corrosion | AS/NZS 4859.1 App 1 |
| Acoustic | ISO 354 |
| Fall Arrest | AS 4040.4 |
Specifications
Product Details
| Product Code | RG3212 |
R Values
| R Value Wall Inward (m2K/W) | 1.9 |
| R Value Wall Outward (m2K/W) | 1.9 |
| R Value Roof Inward (m2K/W) | 3.2 |
| R Value Roof Outward (m2K/W) | 1.3 |
| Material R Value at 23deg | 0.2 |
Roll Information
| Roll Qty | 1 |
| Roll Width (m) | 1.5 |
| Roll Length (m) | 20 |
| Roll Area (m2) | 30 |
| Roll Diameter (m) | 0.49 |
| Roll Weight (kg) | 13.2 |
Key Information
| Silver Side Emittance | 0.03 |
| Antiglare Side Emittance | 0.05 |
| Vapour Control | Class 2, Vapour Barrier |
| Vapour Control Standard | ASTM E96 |
| Application Types | Commercial, Residential |
| VPM Product | No |
| Product Type | Thermal & Sound Insulation |
| Product Thickness | 10.0mm (±0.5mm) |
| Reflectivity | Silver Side 97%, Antiglare Side 95% |
| Duty Classification | Extra Heavy Duty |
| Water Control Classification | Water Barrier |
| Edge Tear Resistance | Extra Heavy Duty (TAPPI T470) |
| Tensile Strength | Extra Heavy Duty (AS 1301.448s) |
| Electrical Conductivity | Conductive |
| Flammability Index | Low (≤5) |
| Acoustic Performance | Reduces noise by 10 dB in 1/3 octave band |
| Fall Arrest | Complies with AS 4040.4 |
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Targets Condensation Management
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