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The Evolution of PINK

Insulation

Owens Corning invented Fiberglas™ insulation

over 75 years ago. Today, we are proud to bring

you the next generation: EcoTouch

PINK

Insulation with PureFiber

Technology.

The innovation of EcoTouch

PINK

insulation keeps

Owens Corning customers at the forefront of high-

performance residential insulation products.

EcoTouch

PINK

Insulation — the smart choice

for home energy savings.

• Soft to the touch

• Cuts fast for easy installation

• Minimum 55% recycled content

• GREENGUARD GOLD certiﬁed and veriﬁed to

be formaldehyde-free

PROJECT:

Adding Insulation to an Attic

Summary of content (4 pages)

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PROJECT: Adding Insulation to an Attic A popular insulation project among Do-It-Yourselfers, it's usually completed in a day. Recommended Products R-49 EcoTouch® PINK® Insulation R-38 EcoTouch® PINK® Insulation R-30 EcoTouch® PINK® Insulation R-19 EcoTouch® PINK® Insulation To calculate how much you need: •M ultiply area length times width to determine total square footage to be insulated. •M easure the distance between joists or studs to determine correct insulation width for the job (15" or 23").
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Project: Adding Insulation to an Attic Installation Instructions Basic Tools When adding a second layer of insulation in the attic, unfaced should always be used so that moisture is not trapped inside the insulation. • Tape measure • Utility knife • Straightedge or 2 x 4 (for cutting insulation) • Lightweight, squeeze-type stapler 1. Temporary flooring should be laid across the joists to provide some footing, and a temporary work light should be installed. 2.
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PROJECT: Uninsulated Attic A popular insulation project among Do-It-Yourselfers, it's usually completed in a day. Recommended Products R-38 EcoTouch® PINK® Insulation R-30 EcoTouch® PINK® Insulation To calculate how much you need: • Multiply area length times width to determine total square footage to be insulated. • Measure the distance between joists or studs to determine correct insulation width for the job (15" or 23").
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Project: Uninsulated Attic Installation Instructions Basic Tools 1. Lay temporary flooring (using plank or plywood pieces) across joists and hang a temporary work light. To make sure the soffit vents aren’t blocked, install attic vents or baffles like Owens Corning raft-R-mate® Attic Rafter Vents, which assure unobstructed airflow from the soffit to the attic. • Tape measure • Utility knife • Straightedge or 2 x 4 (for cutting insulation) • Lightweight, squeeze-type stapler 2.