The Next
Generation of Sustainable Insulation. . .
Naturally from Knauf.
Think of it as green, only browner
Knauf EcoBatt
® Insulation doesn’t
look like any insulation you’ve ever seen, but that’s because its
natural brown color represents a level of sustainability we've
never before achieved.
The color comes from ECOSE
® Technology,
a revolutionary, new sustainable binder born from five years of
intensive research. Based on rapidly renewable bio-based materials
rather than non-renewable petroleum-based chemicals commonly used
in other insulation products, ECOSE Technology reduces binder
embodied energy by up to 70%, and does not contain phenol,
formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colors used to make
traditional fiberglass insulation.
EcoBatt Insulation combines sand, one of the world’s most abundant
and renewable resources, post-consumer recycled bottle glass and
ECOSE Technology to create the next generation of sustainable
insulation…naturally from Knauf.
Description
Knauf EcoBatt Insulation are thermal and acoustical products
made from highly resilient, inorganic glass fibers bonded by a
thermosetting resin. The products are available unfaced or with
kraft, foil, or flame-rated FSK-25 (Foil-Scrim-Kraft) foil
facings.
Application
Knauf EcoBatt Insulation are cost-effective thermal and
acoustical barriers for energy-efficient construction. Their
consistent quality, low dust, and clean-cutting resilient fibers
make fabrication easy and installation fast. The products can be
used in new and retrofit wood and metal frame applications in
residential and commercial structures, as well as in manufactured
housing applications. These applications include thermal and
acoustical treatments to walls, ceilings, and floors.
In addition, High Density (HD) batts are
available where optimal thermal performance is required and space
for insulation is limited. High Density Cathedral Ceiling Batts,
for example, deliver greater R-value in less space, so builders can
increase R-values and still maintain adequate space for
ventilation.
Knauf EcoBatt QuietTherm®
Insulation's excellent acoustical properties reduce sound
transmission when properly installed in partition walls, ceilings,
and floor assemblies.
Knauf EcoBatt Staple-Free Batts are
flange-less kraft-faced batts which friction fit between wood studs
eliminating the need to staple in place. These batts are designed
for use in standard 2" x 4" wood framed construction where the
stud spacing is no more than 16" on center.
Sectors
Residential
Knauf offers a full line of standard and high-density batts
and blankets with a wide range of sizes and R-values. Available
unfaced, or with kraft or flame-rated (FSK) foil facings, Knauf's
residential insulation can be used for cavity walls, floors,
ceilings, attics, basements, and crawl spaces. It is highly
resilient, recovering quickly to full thickness. It also greatly
reduces the transmission of noise in the house.
Light Commercial
This full line of standard and high-density batts and blankets
for wood and metal frame construction is available unfaced or with
kraft, foil, or flame-rated (FSK) foil facings. Knauf EcoBatt
QuietTherm 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's commercial building insulation
can be used for exterior and partition walls, floors, crawl spaces,
and a variety of ceiling applications.
Manufactured Housing
Knauf Manufactured Housing Insulation is a full line of batts
and blankets with a wide range of R-values, lengths, and widths. It
is designed to work efficiently with pre-manufactured structures of
all widths. Available unfaced in widths up to 192" (4.88 m) or with
kraft facing in widths up to 24" (610 mm), it can be used for
cavity walls, floors, and ceiling applications. And QuietTherm
sound batts are available for partition walls.
Retail
Knauf's full line of retail batts and blankets comes in a wide
range of sizes and R-values, and is available unfaced or with kraft
facing. Most blankets are conveniently perforated every 94" (2.39
m) to make installation in standard 8' walls a snap, or they can be
used as-is to insulate long runs like floor or ceiling areas. This
highly resilient insulation recovers quickly for a snug fit and
assured thermal performance. Knauf's retail roll packaging has
easy-to-identify R-value and application information to help your
customers find the right product quickly.
Features & Benefits
Sustainable
- Made primarily from sand, one of the world’s most abundant and
renewable resources
- Lower embodied energy than our traditional batts
- Rapidly renewable binder eliminates non-renewable
petroleum-based chemicals
- Contains no phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial
colors
High Recycled Content
- Contains a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled glass
content
- Excellent insulating value
Thermally Efficient
- Excellent insulating value.
Acoustical Performance
- Reduces airborne sound transmission
- Significantly improves STC ratings of wall configurations
- Cuts easily and cleanly
- Recovers quickly
- Less dusty
- Friendly feel
- Enhances productivity
-
Installation
- Extra-wide stapling flange for faster, easier
installation.
- Durable facing resists tears and is marked in one-foot
increments.
Specification Compliance
- ASTM C 665*; Type I, Class A (unfaced)
- ASTM C 665*; Type II, Class C (kraft faced)
- ASTM C 665*; Type III, Class A (FSK-25 foil
faced)
- ASTM C 665*; Type III, Class B (foil faced)
- GREENGUARD Certified
- GREENGUARD For Children & Schools Certified
- California Energy Commission
- Dade County, Florida
- MEA #498-90-M
- State of Minnesota
*Federal Specification HH-I-521F has been canceled and replaced by
ASTM C 665.
Technical Data
Surface Burning Characteristics
- Unfaced and flame-rated (FSK) foil faced products do not exceed
25 Flame Spread, 50 Smoke Developed when tested in accordance with
ASTM E 84.
Facing Permeance
- Kraft faced products have a water vapor permeance of 1.0 or
less.
- FSK foil faced products have ratings of .04.
- Foil faced products have ratings of .05.
Formaldehyde Off-Gassing
- Tested and shown to be below OSHA limits.
- Diminishes to non-detectable levels within a short time
frame.
Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C 1104)
Corrosion (ASTM C 665)
- No greater than sterile cotton.
Microbial Growth (ASTM C 1338)
- Does not support microbial growth or attract insects or vermin.
In addition to being classified as mold resistant by GREENGUARD,
EcoBatt Insulation has passed exhaustive entomological testing at
leading institutions in the US and UK.
Noncombustibility (ASTM E 136)
- Noncombustible (unfaced).
GREENGUARD Certification
- ECOSE Technology contains no phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or
artificial colors. EcoBatt Insulation is certified for indoor air
quality as a low emitting product by The GREENGUARD Environmental
Institute®, to both the GREENGUARD Certification
ProgramSM and the more stringent GREENGUARD For Children
and SchoolsSM standard, and also passes
California CHPS Section 01350. http://www.greenguard.org/
Packaging
- Our packages feature complete
installation instructions and highly visible color coding system,
which follows industry standards, making Knauf products easy to
select.
- Knauf packages are lightweight, stack without slipping, and are
sized to fit easily under floors and through scuttle holes.
Batts
- Batts are packaged in strong, white poly bags that offer
excellent protection from abuse, dust, and moisture.
- Knauf's unitized packaging combines four batt bags in one
convenient banded package, which requires less space for storage
and makes loading, unloading, and job site delivery easier.
Rolls
- Standard rolls may be skip-chopped to specific lengths and are
packaged in clear poly overwrap that protects the product during
shipment and storage.
- Retail rolls stack easily for display and are unitized to
simplify storage and handling.
- Retail rolls have complete DIY installation instructions and
helpful product selection guides.
ECOBATT FORMS AVAILABLE
WOOD FRAME
CONSTRUCTION
| R-Value |
Thickness |
Width |
Unfaced |
Kraft |
Foil |
FSK-foil |
| R-11 |
3.5"
(89 mm) |
11", 15", 16", 19", 23", 24"
(279, 381, 406, 483, 584, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
| R-13 |
3.5"
(89 mm) |
11", 15", 16", 19", 23", 24"
(279, 381, 406, 483, 584, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
| R-15HD* |
3.5"
(89 mm) |
11", 15", 19", 23"
(279, 381, 483, 584 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-19 |
6.25"
(159 mm) |
11", 15", 16", 19", 23", 24"
(279, 381, 406, 483, 584, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
| R-21HD* |
5.5"
(140 mm) |
15", 23"
(381, 584 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-22 |
6.5"
(165 mm) |
15", 16", 19", 23"
(381, 406, 483, 584 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-25 |
8.5"
(216 mm) |
15", 23"
(381, 584 mm) |
• |
|
|
|
| R-26 |
9"
(229 mm) |
16", 24"
(406, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-30HD* |
8.25"
(210 mm) |
15", 23"
(381, 584 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-30 |
10"
(254 mm) |
11", 16", 19", 24"
(279, 406, 483, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
| R-38HD* |
10.25"
(261 mm) |
15", 23"
(381, 584 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-38 |
12"
(305 mm) |
16", 24"
(406, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
|
• |
*HD-High Density Insulation
METAL FRAME
CONSTRUCTION
|
R-Value |
Thickness |
Width |
Unfaced |
Kraft |
Foil |
FSK-Foil |
| R-8 QT** |
2.5"
(64 mm) |
16", 24"
(406, 610 mm) |
• |
|
|
|
| R-11 QT** |
3.5"
(89 mm) |
16", 24"
(406, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-13 QT** |
3.5"
(89 mm) |
16", 24"
(406, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-19 QT** |
6.25"
(159 mm) |
16", 24"
(406, 610 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
**QT-QuietTherm
Insulation
MANUFACTURED HOUSING
ROLLS
|
R-value |
Thickness |
Width |
Unfaced |
Kraft |
Foil |
FSK-Foil |
| R-7 |
2.25"
(64 mm) |
15", 23", 48", 60", 72", 84",
90", 144", 164", 168"
(381, 584, 1219, 1524, 1829, 2134,
2286, 3658, 4166, 4267 mm) |
• |
|
|
|
| R-11 |
3.5"
(89 mm) |
15", 23", 48", 60", 72", 84",
90", 144", 164", 168"
(381, 584, 1219, 1524, 1829, 2134,
2286, 3658, 4166, 4267 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-14 |
4.5"
(114 mm) |
15", 23"
(381, 584 mm) |
• |
|
|
|
| R-19 |
6.25" (159 mm) |
15", 23", 60"
(381, 584, 1524 mm) |
• |
• |
|
|
| R-30 |
10" (254 mm) |
16", 24"
(406, 610 mm) |
• |
|
|
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