The IFI SHIELD Range
One material, engineered four ways. Every SHIELD system is manufactured from the same borate-treated recycled cellulose in Subic Bay — what changes is where it goes, how it is applied, and the performance it is specified to deliver.
NoiseSHIELD
Acoustic insulation that absorbs sound and reduces echo and reverberation in noise-sensitive environments.
HeatSHIELD
Thermal insulation that reduces heat transfer through roofs and ceilings and supports stable internal temperatures.
WallSHIELD
Combined thermal and acoustic insulation dense-packed into wall and partition cavities.
AgriSHIELD
Climate control for poultry and swine housing — heat, ventilation efficiency and rain noise in one system.
Which system does what
If you are not sure which one you need, tell us the problem and we will specify it.
| NoiseSHIELD | HeatSHIELD | WallSHIELD | AgriSHIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary problem solved | Echo, reverberation, rain noise | Heat gain through roofs | Sound between rooms + thermal | Heat and climate in livestock housing |
| Typical location | Ceiling plane / slab soffit | Roof and ceiling assemblies | Wall and partition cavities | Drop ceiling / roof plane |
| Application method | Spray-applied | Spray-applied or blown | Dense-packed into cavity | Spray-applied to the plane |
| Headline number | NRC 0.95 at 50 mm | R-3.6 per inch | NRC 1.0 at 76 mm | R-3.6 per inch |
| Fire rating | Class A | Class A | Class A | Class A |
| Finish options | Natural or white | Natural or white | Concealed | Natural |
Headline numbers are material performance at the stated thickness. Acoustic values (NRC) are tested to ASTM C423 on solid backing; R-values are thermal resistance at the stated thickness. Assembly performance depends on the full build-up.
What every SHIELD system is made of
Recycled cellulose fibre
Paper collected locally in the Philippines, processed into fibre at our Subic Bay facility under controlled production processes with full traceability.
Borate mineral treatment
Borate-treated for fire retardancy and resistance to mold and pests: natural borates give the material its Class A rating and make it inhospitable to mold, insects and rodents — without adding toxicity.
Non-corrosive formulation
Formulated to sit permanently against metal purlins, sheeting, studs and fixings without accelerating corrosion.
The numbers behind the range
Sound absorption coefficients and thermal resistance by installed thickness.
| Thickness | Imperial | 125 Hz | 250 Hz | 500 Hz | 1000 Hz | 2000 Hz | 4000 Hz | NRC | R-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | 5⁄8″ | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.44 | 0.79 | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.55 | 2.2 |
| 25 mm | 1″ | 0.09 | 0.23 | 0.77 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.05 | 0.75 | 3.6 |
| 38 mm | 1½″ | 0.15 | 0.51 | 0.95 | 1.06 | 1.03 | 0.98 | 0.90 | 5.5 |
| 50 mm | 2″ | 0.26 | 0.68 | 1.05 | 1.10 | 1.02 | 0.98 | 0.95 | 7.2 |
| 64 mm | 2½″ | 0.41 | 0.84 | 1.05 | 1.07 | 1.03 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 9.2 |
| 76 mm | 3″ | 0.57 | 0.99 | 1.04 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 10.8 |
Acoustic values tested to ASTM C423 on solid backing. NRC = Noise Reduction Coefficient. R-Value is imperial thermal resistance at the stated thickness. Full technical data sheet and SDS available on request through the enquiry form.
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