At a Glance
Coverage Area: 32 (sq ft)
Use Location: Indoor
Energy Star CertifiedJohns Manville AP Foil R- 9.3 , 1.5-in x 4.0-ft x 8.0-ft Faced Polyisocyanurate Board Insulation
Item #101641 |
Model #90014713
Lightweight: easy to handle, can be cut with a utility knife or saw
High Energy Efficiency: Polyiso has the highest R-value per inch of any rigid board insulation
Low Permeability: Ideal for controlling condensation in walls
Can be used in residential construction as insulated sheathing in above grade exterior walls, above and below grade interior walls, basements, crawl spaces, attic, and cathedral ceilings as well as Type I-IV commercial applications
One side has a reflective foil face typically installed toward the warm air surface to reflect energy back toward the dwelling and the other side has a white non-reflective foil face typically installed toward the interior
Does not melt when exposed to flame versus other types of rigid foam board (ASTM E84)
When properly installed, AP Foil-Faced Polyiso Continuous Insulation functions as a water-resistive barrier, vapor barrier and air barrier, eliminating the need to install additional components
Produced with an EPA-compliant hydrocarbon-based blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and virtually no Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Meets both CFC- and HCFC-free specification requirements
General | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Compression Strength (PSI) | 16 | Paintable | No |
Package Quantity | 1 | Insulation Type | Polyisocyanurate |
Edge Profile | Square Edge | Series Name | AP Foil |
Use Location | Indoor | ||
Dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Common Length (Feet) | 8 | Package Weight (lbs.) | 7.8 |
Actual Thickness (Inches) | 1.5 | Coverage Area (Sq. Feet) | 32 |
Actual Width (Feet) | 4 | Actual Length (Feet) | 8 |
Common Thickness (Inches) | 1.5 | R-Value per Inch | 6 |
Common Width (Feet) | 4 | Maximum R-Value | 9.3 |
Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Fire Resistant | No | Vapor Retardant | Yes |
Mold Resistant | No | Formaldehyde Free | Yes |
Sound Barrier | No | Facing Material | Faced |
Water Resistant | No | Pre-Cut | No |
Sound Insulation | No | ||
Certifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) | No | GREENGUARD Gold Certified | Yes |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Fire Rating | Class A |
Warranty | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Warranty | Limited lifetime | ||
Compatibility | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Fits 2 x 4 Walls | Yes | For Use in Doors | No |
Fits 2 x 6 Walls | Yes | For Use in Floors | No |
For Use on Wood | Yes | For Use in Garage Doors | No |
For Use on Glass | No | For Use on Metal | No |
For Use in Basements | Yes | For Use in Masonry | No |
For Use in Attics | Yes | For Use on Plastic | No |
For Use on Insulation | Yes | For Use in Plumbing | No |
For Use in Crawlspaces | Yes | For Use in Walls | Yes |
For Use in Ceilings | Yes | For Use in Vents | No |
For Use in Electrical | No | For Use in Windows | No |
For Use in Duct | No | ||
Miscellaneous | |||
|---|---|---|---|
UNSPSC | 30141500 | ||
Check out the Best Selling Board Insulation on Lowes.com
Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this rigid foam insulation for exceptional ease of use and strong insulating performance. Most highlight how effortlessly it cuts with standard tools like utility knives, requiring no special equipment and allowing solo installation. Reviewers report measurable improvements—such as raising basement temperatures significantly and eliminating cold spots—crediting its high R-value and foil-facing vapor barrier. Many describe the material as durable and reliable, with repeat purchases across multiple projects. A few note occasional damage upon arrival or minor messiness when cutting, but these concerns are rare and do not diminish overall satisfaction.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.This panel is lite, yet strong. Easily cuts.
Verified Purchaser
Great product
Worked for sealing up attic
Verified Purchaser
1-1/2 thickness not carried many places.
Have used this foam board many times, it is a good product, glad Lowe’s handles the 1-1/2” thickness. Not easy to find in other stores
Verified Purchaser
Easy product to work with
Product is exactly what I needed to increase the r factor of my exterior walls
Verified Purchaser
246 Questions
3
Answers
2
Answers
2
Answers
2
Answers
2
Answers
1
Answer
1
Answer
1
Answer
1
Answer
1
Answer

