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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFile Documents.315 E Hyman Ave.0011-2023-BCOM (13) OWENS R-21 High Density EcoTouch® PINK® Fiberglas TM CORNING ® Insulation for 2x6 Exterior Walls INNOVATIONS FOR LIVING` Product Data Sheet Product Data R-21 EcoTouch°Insulation c I ouch. Wirt*h I Length Thickness R-Value' PureFiber° Technology Wood Frame Construction 15"(38I mm) 93"(2,362mm) 5%"(I 39mm) 21.0 23"(584mm) I. The higher the R-value,the greater the insulating power.Ask your Owens Corning representative for the fact sheet on R-values. Available Vapor Retarder Facings Kraft R-2I EcoTouch® Insulation Max.by Volume I Unfaced and Kraft-faced Water Absorption Illp Max.by Volume Less than 5% Excellent Thermal Performance Dimensional Stability Owens CorningTM R-21 EcoTouch® Linear Shrinkage Less than 0.1% insulation is specifically engineered to solve the efficiency problems Surface Burning Characteristics/Building Code of exterior 2x6 walls. "High Construction Classifications density" means more fibers per Products Flame Spread Smoke Developed ICBO BOCAI SBCCI ICC square inch. It delivers a higher Unfaced <25 <50 All Types All Types All Types All Types R-value per square inch in less Kraft-faced N/R N/R III,IV,V 3,4,5 III,V,VI III,IV,V space than standard insulation EcoTouch®Thermal batt insulation complies with Uniform Building Code(ICBO),National Building Code(BOCAI), products. Standard Building Code(SBCCI),and International Building Code(ICC)model code requirements for building con- struction types listed above. R-2I EcoTouch® insulation is The kraft facing on thermal batt insulation will burn and must not be left exposed.Install facing in substantial contact with the finish material.Protect from open flame or other heat source. available in batts, unfaced and faced with a kraft vapor retarder. 6W',R-19 EcoTouch®Insulation Batts Long-Term Performance Read This Before You Buy R-21 EcoTouch® insulation will not What you should know hold water, thereby resisting the f � about R-Values permanent loss of R-value. When mil II III IIIIII IIIIII I ll I ll I III IIIIII l 11 111 The chart shows the R-value Standard R-19 batts compressed into a 5%"cavity of this insulation. R means properly installed, R-2I provide only R-I8 thermal performance for the EcoTouch® insulation will not wall assembly. resistance to heat flow. srz",R-21 EcoTouch®Insulation Batts The higher the R-value, the settle or deteriorate, ensuring that the insulating value of the 6- ..\/ greater the insulating power.insulation is maintained for the lifeCompare insulation R values of the product. before you buy. New R-21 batts fit perfectly and when properly Maximum R-Value at Lower Costs installed deliver thermal performance in excess of There are other factors to ® insulationthat recommended by the Department of Energy. Consider. The amount of R-21 EcoTouch® is designed to eliminate R-value loss Technical Information insulation you need depends caused by compressing standard • The kraft facing on this mainly on the climate, the type R-I9 FiberglasTM insulation into 2x6 insulation will burn and must and size of your home, and exterior walls. 5%'thick R-2I not be left exposed. Install your fuel use patterns and EcoTouch® insulation delivers 19% facing in substantial contact with family size. If you buy too more R-value than compressed the finish material. Protect from much insulation, it will cost you 6%4" R-I9 FiberglasTM insulation. open flame or other heat source. more than you'll save on fuel. • Owens Corning recommends To get the marIZMFACi aro VED that a vapor retarder should be is essential that s I used in most climates. be installed propel;u�y4/10/2 02 3 ASPEN BUILDING DEPARTMENT OWENS R-2 I High Density EcoTouch® PINK® Fiberglas M CORNING ® Insulation for 2x6 Exterior Walls INNOVATIONS FOR LIVING' Product Data Sheet • In climates requiring winter Applicable Standards Fiber Glass and Mold: heating, the vapor retarder Unfaced R-21 EcoTouch® As manufactured, fiber glass should be placed toward the insulation complies with ASTM insulation is resistant to mold warm-in-winter side. (In humid C665, Type I and ASTM E136. growth. However, mold growth climates, like the Gulf Coast, Kraft-faced R-21 insulation can occur on building materials, follow local building practices complies with ASTM C665, Type including insulation, when it for vapor retarder placement.) II, Class C. Federal Specification becomes contaminated with HH-1-521 F has been cancelled organic material and when water • In all applications using a vapor and is replaced by ASTM C665. is present. To avoid mold growth retarder, maintaining the facing on fiber glass insulation, remove integrity is important for The thermal resistance value for any water that has accumulated effective moisture/humidity R-21 EcoTouch® insulation was and correct or repair the source control. Repair any punctures or tested in accordance with ASTM of that water as soon as possible. tears in the facing by taping. C518; R-value for insulation only. Insulation that has become wet Application should be inspected for evidence PP The surface burning characteristics of residual moisture and • R-21 EcoTouch® insulation is of R-21 EcoTouch® insulation were contamination, and any insulation intended to be friction-fit derived from products tested in that is contaminated should be between exterior wall wood accordance with ASTM E84. This promptly removed and replaced. studs. standard is used solely to measure and describe properties of • Friction-fit unfaced insulation products in response to heat and between studs after cover flame under controlled laboratory Fiber glass insulation may cause material has been installed conditions. These numerical ratings temporary irritation to skin, eyes on one side of the cavity. are not intended to reflect hazards and respiratory tract. Wear • Use wire or metal straps to hold presented by this or any other long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, insulation in place in applications material under actual fire gloves and safety glasses when without a cover material. conditions. Values are reported to handling and applying material. the nearest five rating. Wash with soap and water after • When faced insulation is used, handling. Wash work clothes staple attachment flanges to The vapor retarder permeance of separately and wipe out washer. face or side of stud every 8"to the kraft facing on R 21 12"to prevent gaps along the EcoTouch® insulation was edge of the vapor retarder. developed from tests conducted in accordance with ASTM E96, • Owens Corning does not desiccant method. require that faced insulation be stapled. Disclaimer of Liability r+ z Technical information contained herein is furnished without charge or obligation and is given and accepted M`;�;m m'sa M;m ss% �wwewl WI Environment "" Q"°' �T.I' - at recipient's sole risk.Because conditions of use may Recycled Content Recycled Content 0 REENGUASIID® EcoLogo"'CCD-016 vary and are beyond our control,Owens Corning makes ENERGY STAR maoorarQ enq ee.enee no representation about,and is not responsible or „„ �, PARTNER liable for the accuracy or reliability of data associated 'Faced'insuietion Uolacea"irs�iac�or with particular uses of any product described herein. OWENS CORNING INSULATING SYSTEMS,LLC low Nothing contained in this bulletin shall be considered a `k �' recommendation. ONE OWENS CORNING PARKWAY sus OwENs TOLEDO,OHIO43659 1?.VED The GREENGUARD INDOORAIRQUALITY CORNING a 1800GETPINKS g RE \� CERTIFIED mark is a registered certification mark INNOVATIONS FOR LIVING° www.owenscorning.com .A :Air!• under license through the GREENGUARD Pub. No. 21149-E. Printed in U.S.A.June 2012.THE PINK PANTHERTM& I� Environmental Institute. ©1964-2012 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.All Rights Reserved. h //i ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are color PINK is a registeredtrademark of Owens Corning.©2012 Owens Cori4I, 2023 registered trademarks of the U.S.Environmental All Rights Reserved. ilL Protection Agency. ASPEN BUILDING DEPARTMENT