Roxul ComfortBoard CIS - Manual (Page 7)

Fastener &
Washer
Recommended for use
will all types of ROXUL
stone wool insulation
boards
Fastener should be
appropriate type for the
substrate
Plastic Cap
Nails
Recommended for
temporarily holding
insulation and fastening
insulation to wood and
wood based substrates
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Fastener -
Examples
Impaling Pin
Mechanically attached
or bonded to structure.
Recommended for use
with all types of ROXUL
stone wool insulation
boards.
Adhesive “stick” pins
should be avoided
Metal Fasteners
Recommended for use
with metal frame
construction.
Anti-unwinding fasteners
(or other precautions)
should be used with
metal frame construction
Dual-Thread
Fasteners
e.g. Heco-Topix
Recommended for use
with wood strapping to
reduce risk of
compression deflection
Regular
Wood Screws
Concrete Screws
Concrete Nails
Must be right type for
the substrate and
suitable for outside use
if not being used inside.
Clip & Z-Girt
e.g. CASCADIA CLIPS
Recommended for thick
exterior insulation (over
3”)
Follow manufacturers
recommendations for
use
Insulation
Fasteners
e.g. RAMSET
INSULFAST
Recommended for
fastening insulation to
concrete, masonry block
and exterior gypsum
sheathing
Brick-Tie &
Wedge
Wedges or clips used
with masonry ties can be
used to attach ROXUL
CAVITYROCK DD and
MD insulation
ISSUED: 04-15-14 SUPERSEDES 04-11-14