A facing laminate for insulation products includes: a foil or metallized
polymeric film sheet layer forming an inner layer of the laminate that is
adapted be bonded directly to a surface of an insulation product; a paper
composite sheet layer, which may include synthetic and/or inorganic
fibers, forming an outer exposed layer of the laminate; and a scrim
intermediate and bonded to the foil or metallized polymeric film sheet
and paper composite sheet layers. The facing laminate may include a
humectant and/or a water, oil, and/or grease repellant component. The
paper composite sheet layer of the laminate exhibits greater dimensional
stability and reduced wrinkling when the laminate is exposed to
conditions of high humidity. Insulation products to be faced with this
facing laminate include pipe insulation, duct board, duct wrap
insulation, metal building insulation, and other building insulation
products.