Insulating Your Walls

ManualsBrandsOwens Corning ManualsBatt InsulationR-19 118.83-sq ft Faced Fiberglass Batt Insulation (23-in W x 93-in L)

New Construction

Standard Walls

Insulation should  t snugly within the framing cavity

without any gaps or voids between the edges of the

batt and the framing members. Even the smallest

openings between framing members should be

insulated.

2' x 6' Walls

For optimum thermal performance, walls with 2' x 6'

framing should be  lled with R-21 high-density

insulation. 5½" thick R-21 high-density insulation

delivers 19% more R-value than 6¼" R-19  berglass

insulation.

2' x 4' Walls

For optimum thermal performance walls with 2' x 4'

framing should be  lled with R-15 high-density

insulation. 3½" thick R-15 high-density insulation

delivers 36% more R-value than standard R-11

 berglass insulation.

Existing Homes

Insulating walls of existing homes is a dif cult task.

Either insulating from the outside or inside requires

removal of the existing materials. Another option

for this project is to use the AttiCat

Blown-In Wall

System solution in existing homes.

Interior Walls

Interior walls may be insulated and help reduce noise

transmission between rooms. Installing insulation

in your interior walls can offer you quieter, more

peaceful living conditions. Use unfaced insulation for

your interior wall application.

Basic Tools

• Tape measure

• Utility knife

• Straightedge or 2 x 4

(for cutting insulation)

• Lightweight, squeeze-type stapler

NOTE: Do not leave faced insulation exposed. The

facings on kraft-faced insulation will burn and must

be installed in substantial contact with an approved

interior  nish as soon as the insulation has been

installed. Facing must be installed in substantial

contact with an approved ceiling,  oor or wall

material. Keep open  ame and other heat sources

away from facing. See package for warnings,  re

hazard and instructions, or call 1-800-GET-PINK

Check your local building codes for requirements

in your area.

Project: Walls

Installation Instructions

Protective Gear

• Work gloves

• Loose- tting, long-sleeved shirt

• OSHA-approved safety glasses

• Disposable dust mask

Special Equipment

• Portable work light if needed

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According to September 2010 Contractor Clinic results conducted in Toronto, Canada, by Ducker Worldwide on behalf of Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC.

Unfaced insulation made with a minimum of 99% by weight natural materials consisting of minerals and plant-based compounds (not including packaging).

Certi ed by Scienti c Certi cations Systems to have a minimum of 50% recycled glass content, with at least 30% post-consumer recycled and the balance pre-consumer recycled glass content.

This product has achieved GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certi cation and is veri ed to by formaldehyde free.

The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED mark is a registered certi cation mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.

Know-How

• Before you begin any insulation project make

sure you:

• Seal any open penetrations

• Gather the necessary tools and wear

protective gear listed above

• Always use a portable work light to ensure you

have enough light in your work environment

• Leave EcoTouch

™

PINK

insulation in its

wrapper until you are ready to use it

• Packaged insulation is highly compressed and

expands greatly when the wrapper is opened

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