Description
Knauf Insulation EcoBatt® Insulation is made from highly
resilient, inorganic glass fibers bonded with ECOSE® Technology.
The product is designed for cost-effective thermal and acoustical
barriers for energy-efficient construction.
ECOSE Technology
ECOSE Technology is a revolutionary binder featuring rapidly
renewable bio-based materials rather than non-renewable
petroleum-based chemicals such as phenol, formaldehyde or acrylics.
ECOSE Technology reduces Knauf binder embodied energy and contains
no phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colors found in
traditional fiber glass insulation.
Application
Knauf Insulation Ecobatt insulation products can be used in new
and retrofit wood and metal frame applications in residential and
commercial structures. These applications include thermal and
acoustical treatmentsto walls, ceilings and floors. In addition,
High Density (HD) EcoBatts are available where optimal thermal
performance is required and space
for insulation is limited.
Residential Applications
Knauf Insulation offers a full line of standard and high-density
EcoBatts with a wide range of sizes and R-values. This residential
insulation can be used for cavity walls, floors, ceilings, attics,
basements and crawlspaces. Ecbatts are also very effective at
reducing the transmission of noise in the house. The batts are
highly resilient, recovering quickly to full thickness.
Light Commercial Applications
This full line of standard and high-density EcoBatts for wood
and metal frame construction is available unfaced. EcoBatt
insulation can improve STC ratings in wood stud construction by 3
to 5 points and in metal stud construction by 8 to 10 points,
depending on the complexity of the wall configuration and layers of
insulation. Knauf Insulation commercial building products can be
used for exterior and partition walls, floors, crawlspaces and a
variety of ceiling applications.
Acoustical Performance
EcoBatt insulation provides excellent acoustical properties and
will reduce sound transmission when properly installed in partition
walls and acoustical ceiling and floor systems. The STC Ratings
table, right, illustrates the improved STC Ratings in a commercial
application using acoustical/ thermal insulation compared to no
insulation.
Fiberglass and Mold
Fiber glass (glasswool) insulation will not sustain mold growth.
However, mold can grow on almost any material when it becomes wet
and contaminated. Carefully inspect any insulation that has been
exposed to water. If it shows any sign of mold, it must be
discarded. If the material is wet, but shows no evidence of mold,
it should be dried rapidly and thoroughly. If it shows signs of
facing degradation from wetting, it should be replaced.
Technical Data
Surface Burning
Characteristics
- Unfaced products do not exceed 25 Flame
Spread, 50 Smoke Developed when tested in accordance with ASTM E
84.
Thermal Value
- Thermal resistivity (R-value) is
determined using industry standard test method ASTM C
518.
Water
Vapor Sorption (ASTM C 1104)
Corrosion
(ATS< C 665)
- No greater than sterile
cotton.
Microbial Growth (ASTM C
1338)
- Does not support microbial growth.
Noncombustible (ASTM E
136)
- Unfaced insulation is non-combustible.
Specification Compliance
- ASTM C 665; Type I, Class A (unfaced)
- CCMC 13069-L
- Verified formaldehyde-free by GREENGUARD
Environmental Institute
- GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality
Certified®
- GREENGUARD Children & Schools
CertifiedSM
Features and Benefits
Proven
Performance
- Preferred by professional installers
concerned with quality, appearance and productivity.
- Excellent acoustical properties reduce
sound transmission in the home when properly installed in partition
walls and ceiling and floor systems.
Superior
Handling
- Highly resilient insulation recovers
quickly to full thickness for a snug fit and superior finished
aesthetics.
- Consistent quality materials made of
resilient fibers cut easily, install fast with low
dust.
Indoor Air
Quality
Certified for indoor air quality as a low emitting product by
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute to both the GREENGUARD
Indoor Air Quality Certification ProgramSM and the more
stringent GREENGUARD Children & Schools standard and is
verified to be formaldehyde free.
Sustainability
Carbon negative: meaning Knauf Insulation products used for
thermal insulating purposes recover the energy that it took to make
them in just hours or a few days, depending on the application.
Once installed, the product continues to save energy and reduce
carbon generation as long as it is in place.