Knauf Insulation Jet Stream® Ultra Blowing Insulation

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Description

Knauf Insulation Jet Stream^® ULTRA Fiber Glass Blowing Insulation is an unbonded, virgin fibrous glass blowing insulation designed with optimal thermal properties and excellent coverage and blowing characteristics.

Application

Knauf Insulation Jet Stream ULTRA Fiber Glass Blowing Insulation is installed in open attics of both new and existing structures and/or in closed cavity applications with the BIBS system (Blow-in-Blanket System) in which ventilation is not required. Jet Stream ULTRA, when used in closed cavity applications is BIBS approved and can only be installed by BIBS certified installers to ensure the highest quality installed performance. Loose fill blowing insulation is intended for use where pneumatically installed insulation is most cost-effective.

Features and Benefits

Excellent Thermal Performance

• Fills all gaps and voids, creating a thermal barrier against outside air and better temperature control.

• Resists heat flow with an R-value of:

            - R-15 in 2 x 4 construction

            - R-23 in 2 x 6 construction

Convenient

• One product, one inventory, two applications.

Energy Conservation

• Reduces fuel usage and utility bills for heating and air conditioning.

Sustainable

• Each bag contains the equiivalent of over 30 recycled bottles, with a minimum of 61.9% post consumer recycled glass content.

Noise Reduction

• Improves Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings by 4 to 10 points.

Installation

• Blows fast and smooth.

Permanence

• Non-combustible, non-corrosive.
• Will not rot, mildew or deteriorate.

Thermal Performance

Jet Stream ULTRA Blowing Insulation provides you a choice of R-values based on the installed thickness and installed weight per square foot. The tables below show the minimum requirements for obtaining the desired R-value.

The stated thermal resistance (R-value) is provided by installing in accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions. The required number of bags per 1,000 sq. ft. of net area, at not less than the labeled minimum thickness. Failure to install both the required number of bags and at least the minimum thickness will result in lower insulation R-values.

Field blending of this product with other loose fill insulation or application of this product in conjunction with adhesive or binder systems may affect its thermal performance and is not recommended by the manufacturer.

Specification Compliance

• ASTM C 764; Type I
• HH-I-1030B; Class B
• GREENGUARD Environmental Institute™
• GREENGUARD For Children and Schools^SM

Knauf Jet Stream ULTRA Fiber Glass Blowing Insulation is manufactured with a minimum of 40% post consumer recycled glass.

Technical Data

Surface Burning Characteristics

• Does not exceed 25 Flame Spread, 50 Smoke Developed when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 and CAN 4-S102.2.

Critical Radiant Flux (ASTM E 970)

• Greater than 0.12 W/cm².

Moisture Vapor Sorption (ASTM C 1104)

• 5% maximum by weight.

Corrosion (ASTM C 764)

• No greater than sterile cotton.

Microbial Growth (ASTM C 1338)

• Does not support microbial growth.

Non-Combustibility (ASTM E 136)

• No temperature rise above 54°F (30°C).

Equipment Required

To achieve labeled R-value, this product must be applied with a pneumatic blowing machine and a corrugated hose with a minimum ¼" internal corrugation, a minimum length of 150' and a diameter of at least 3". Coils in the hose should not be less than 36" in diameter. Acceptable material feed rate is 5-35 lbs./minute. The recommended feed rate is 15-25 lbs./minute. For closed cavilty applications, netting must be applied.

Packaging

• Jet Stream ULTRA Blowing Insulation is pack- aged in a strong, white poly bag that offers excel- lent protection from abuse, dust and moisture.
• Knauf Insulation packages are lightweight, stack without slipping and are easy to handle and store.

Fiber Glass and Mold

Fiber glass 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.

Open Attic Application

Bag Net Weight - Nominal 32 lbs., Minimum 31 lbs.

Coverage and installation data were determined using a Volu-Matic^® II blowing machine in third gear with 13" gate opening, 2.0 psi air pressure, 150' of 3" diameter internally-corrugated hose.

* "R" means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. To get the marked R-value, it is essential that this insulation be installed properly. If you do it yourself, get instructions and follow them carefully. Instructions do not come with this package.

**Based on Third Party 2-year settling study, the predicted settlement over a 20-year period would be 1 percent or less. This amount of settling is thermally insignificant. Therefore, the installed and settled thicknesses are effectively the same.

Volu-Matic^® II is a registered trademark of Unisul.

Cavity Wall Application

Notes:

The chemical and physical properties of Knauf Jet Stream ULTRA Blowing Insulation represent typical average values determined in accordance with accepted test methods.

The data is supplied as technical service and is subject to change without notice. References to numerical flame spread ratings are not intended to reflect hazards presented by these or any other materials under actual fire conditions.

Check with your Knauf Insulation sales representative to assure information is current.