Installation Guide

EcoTouch
®
PINK
®
FIBERGLAS
™
Insulation
with PureFiber
®
Technology
Product Data Sheet
The vapor retarder permeance of
the kraft and foil facings on
EcoTouch
®
Insulation were
developed from tests conducted
in accordance with ASTM E96,
desiccant method.
Installation
Between Wood Studs/Rafters
EcoTouch
®
Insulation ts between
studs. If required, the anges can
be stapled to either the face or
the side of the stud every 8–12" to
prevent gaping or “shmouthing”
of the vapor retarder.
EcoTouch
®
Unfaced insulation can
be friction-t between studs after
the cover material has been
installed on one side of the cavity.
Use wire or metal straps to hold
insulation in place in applications
without a cover material, or
where the insulation does not ll
the depth of the cavity.
Cathedral ceiling products (R30C
and R38C) are intended to be
friction-t between rafters.
Cathedral ceiling insulation should
be installed to provide a minimum
1" ventilation passageway between
the roof deck and insulation. (See
Figure 1) It is recommended to
use a vent bafe to assure proper
clearance.
Between Metal Studs
EcoTouch
®
Insulation can be
friction-t in place until the
interior nish is applied. Insulation
should ll the cavity and the wall
should eventually be closed on
both sides. (See Figure 2)
In areas where it will be applied in
heights over 8', use wire or metal
straps to hold the product in
place until the interior nish is
applied. When faced insulation is
used, the attachment anges may
be taped to the face of the metal
stud prior to applying the interior
nish. Wire or metal straps should
also be used to hold the product
in place in applications without a
cover material or where the stud
depth is larger than the insulation
thickness.
Furring Strips
EcoTouch
®
Insulation can be
applied between furring strips, hat
channels, or Z-shaped furring in
areas where a nish surface will
be installed. Contact the furring
strip manufacturer for appropriate
fastening system.
Caution: FIBERGLAS
™
insulation
may cause temporary irritation
to the skin, eyes and respiratory
tract. Avoid contact with eyes
and skin, wear loose-tting,
long-sleeved clothing, gloves and
eye protection when handling
and applying the material. Wash
with soap and cold water after
handling. Wash work clothes
separately and wipe out washer.
1" Ve
ntilation
Passageway
Figure 1
Figure 2