DATA SHEET

EcoBatt® Insulation
with ECOSE® Technology

DESCRIPTION
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EcoBatt batt insulation is a cost-effective thermal and acoustical
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barrier for energy-efficient construction. Ecobatt insulation
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products can be used in new and retrofit wood and metal frame
applications in residential, commercial and manufactured housing
structures. High Density (HD) batts are available where optimal
thermal performance is required and space is limited. Staple- DOING MORE FOR THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.
Free batt insulation is flangeless kraft-faced batts that friction fit
Knauf Insulation products with ECOSE® Technology are
between 16" on center wood studs, eliminating the need to staple.
made using our patented, bio-based binder - a smarter
alternative to the phenol/formaldehyde (PF) binder
APPLICATIONS
traditionally used in fiberglass products. The bio-based
• Cavity walls, exterior and partition walls, floors, ceilings,
binder holds our product together, gives the product its
attics, basements and crawlspaces
unique appearance and makes it formaldehyde-free.

SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE All of our products are made from sustainable resources,
• ASTM C665 (facing); such as recycled glass and sand. And we’re proud to
• Type I, Class A, (Unfaced) be putting glass bottles back to work rather than into
• Type II, Class C, Category 1 (Kraft) landfills. Our products are made with a minimum of 50%
• Type III, Class A, Category 1 (FSK-25 foil) recycled glass—totaling an average of 26 million bottles
• Type III, Class B, Category 1 (Foil) each month.
• California Energy Commission
• MEA #498-90-M
• State of Minnesota

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

• UL Environment
• GREENGUARD Certified
• GREENGUARD Gold Certified
• Validated to be Formaldehyde-Free
• EUCEB Certified

TECHNICAL DATA
Property (Unit) Test Performance
Corrosion ASTM C1617 Pass

Thermal Value ASTM C518 See Forms Available chart

Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E96 Kraft Faced: 1.0 perms or less; FSK-25 and Foil Faced: 0.05 perms

Water Vapor Sorption (by weight) ASTM C1104 Less than 5%

Combustibility ASTM E136 Non-combustible (unfaced only)

Mold Growth ASTM C1338 Pass

Surface Burning Characteristics Unfaced and flamed-rated FSK facings: 25/50

ASTM E84
(flame spread/smoke developed) Kraft facing will burn and should not be left exposed.
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Wood Frame Construction

R-Value Thickness Unfaced Kraft FSK-25 Standard Foil Staple-Free

R-11 3½" 11", 15¼", 19", 23¼" 15", 23" – – –

R-13 3½" 11", 15", 23" 11", 15", 23" – – 15¼"

R-15 HD 3½" 15", 23" 15", 23" – – 15¼"

R-19 6¼" 12", 15", 15¼", 19", 23¼" 11", 15", 19", 23" – – 15¼"

R-20 5½" 15" 15" – – –

R-21 HD 5½" 15", 23" 15", 23" – – 15¼"

R-22 6½" 23" 15" – – –

R-23 HD 51/2" 15" – – – –

R-25 8" 16", 24" 15", 23" – – –

R-30 10" 16", 191/4", 24" 12", 16", 19", 24" – – –

R-30 HD 81/4" 15", 23" 15", 23" – – –

R-38 12" 16", 19", 24" 16", 19", 24" – – –

R-38 HD 10¼" 15", 23" 15", 23" – – –

R-49 133/4" 16", 24" 16", 19", 24" – – –

Metal Frame Construction

R-8 21/2" 16", 24" – – – –

R-11 3½" 16", 24" 16", 24" 16" 16" –

R-13 3½" 16", 24" 16", 24" 16" 16" –

R-15 HD 3½" 16" 16", 24" – – –

R-19 6¼" 16", 24" 16", 24" 16", 24" 16", 24" –

R-21 HD 51/2" 16", 24" 16" 16" – –

R-22 61/2" 16" – – – –

R-30 10" – – 24", 24" E.F. 24" –

R-38 12" – – 16", 24" –

Manufactured Housing Rolls

R-5 11/2" 15" – – – –

R-7 2¼" 15", 16" 42", 48", 90", 96" – – – –

R-11 3½" 15", 48", 72", 84", 90", 96" 15" – – –

R-13 3½" 15" 15" – – –

R-14 3½" 72" – – – –

R-19 6¼" 15", 48", 911/2" 15", 23" – – –

R-22 7" 84" – – – –

HD = High Density, E.F. = Extended Flange

This table is meant as a quick reference guide as product availability varies by region.
Please check with your Territory Manager for a full product offering in your region.
 2012 International Energy Conservation Code Climate Zones
WALL INSULATION
Whenever exterior siding is removed on an:
• Uninsulated wood-frame wall:
• Drill holes in the sheathing and blow
insulation into the empty wall cavity before
installing the new siding
• Zones 3–4:
• Add R-5 insulative wall sheathing beneath the
new siding.
• Zones 5–8:
• Add R-5 to R-6 insulative wall sheathing
beneath the new siding.
• Insulated wood frame wall, for Zones 4–8:
• Add R-5 insulative sheathing before installing
the new siding.
Reference: DOE/CE-0180 2008. Insulation Fact Sheet

NEW WOOD-FRAMED HOUSES

Wall
Cathedral
Zone Heating System Attic Insulation Floor
Ceiling Cavity
Sheathing
1 All R-30 to R-49 R-22 to R-38 R-13 to R-15 None R-13

Gas, oil, heat pump R-13,

2 R-30 to R-60 R-22 to R-38 R-13 to R-15 None
R-19, R-25
Electric furnace

Gas, oil, heat pump None

3 R-30 to R-60 R-22 to R-38 R-13 to R-15 R-25
Electric furnace R-2.5 to R-5

Gas, oil, heat pump R-2.5 to R-6

4 R-38 to R-60 R-30 to R-38 R-13 to R-15 R-25 to R-30
Electric furnace R-5 to R-6

Gas, oil, heat pump R-30 to R-38 R-13 to R-15 R-2.5 to R-6
5 R-38 to R-60 R-25 to R-30
Electric furnace R-30 to R-60 R-13 to R-21 R-5 to R-6

6 All R-49 to R-60 R-30 to R-60 R-13 to R-21 R-5 to R-6 R-25 to R-30

7 All R-49 to R-60 R-30 to R-60 R-13 to R-21 R-5 to R-6 R-25 to R-30

8 All R-49 to R-60 R-30 to R-60 R-13 to R-21 R-5 to R-6 R-25 to R-30

EXISTING WOOD-FRAMED HOUSES

Add Insulation to Attic

Zone Floor
Uninsulated Attic Existing 3-4 Inches of Insulation

1 R-30 to R-49 R-25 to R-30 R-13

2 R-30 to R-60 R-25 to R-38 R-13 to R-19

3 R-30 to R-60 R-25 to R-38 R-19 to R-25

4 R-30 to R-60 R-38 R-25 to R-30

5-8 R-49 to R-60 R-38 to R-49 R-25 to R-30

ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE FIBERGLASS AND MOLD
EcoBatt insulation provides excellent acoustical properties Fiberglass insulation will not sustain mold growth. However,
and will reduce sound transmission when properly installed in mold can grow on almost any material when it becomes wet
partition walls and acoustical ceiling and floor systems. Knauf and contaminated. Carefully inspect any insulation that has
acoustical/thermal insulation can improve STC ratings in wood been exposed to water. If it shows any sign of mold, it must be
stud construction by 3 to 5 points and metal stud construction discarded. If the material is wet, but shows no evidence of mold,
by 8 to 10 points depending upon the complexity of the wall it should be dried rapidly and thoroughly. If it shows signs of
configurations, R-values and layers of insulation. facing degradation from wetting, it should be replaced.

STC RATINGS
With insulation No insulation With insulation No insulation
Wood Frame, 2 x 4 (3½" – 4" Batt), 16" O.C. (with ½" gypsum wallboard both sides) (with 5⁄8" Type X gypsum wallboard both sides)
Single studs/Single layer gypsum 38 35 38 34
Single studs/Resilient channel 47 39 50 40
Staggered studs/Single layer gypsum 49 39 51* 43
Double stud walls/Single layer gypsum 57 46 56 45
Steel Frame (2½" studs) (2½" – 25⁄8" Batt), 25 gauge, 24" O.C. (with ½" gypsum wallboard both sides) (with 5⁄8" Type X gypsum wallboard both sides)
Single layer gypsum 45 36 47 39
Double layer gypsum one side/Single layer gypsum other side 50 39 52 44
Double layer both sides 54 45 57 48
Steel Frame (3 ⁄8" studs) (3½" – 4" Batt), 25 gauge, 24" O.C.
5
(with ½" gypsum wallboard both sides) (with ⁄8" Type X gypsum wallboard both sides)
5

Single layer gypsum 47 39 50 39

Double layer gypsum one side/Single layer gypsum other side 52 42 55 47
Double layer both sides 56 50 58 52

*STC reflects two 2 ½" thick fiberglass batts used

Additional Assemblies STC

Wood frame, 2 x 4 (3½" – 4" Batt), 24" O.C., ½" thick gypsum board, single layer one side, double layer other side, resilient channel 55
Wood frame, 2 x 4 (3½" – 4" Batt), 24" O.C., ½" thick gypsum board, double layer both sides, resilient channel 57
Wood frame, 2 x 4 staggered studs (3½" – 4" Batt), 24" O.C., ½" thick gypsum board, single layer both sides 52
Wood frame, 2 x 4 (3½" – 4" Batt), 24" O.C., ⁄8" thick Type X gypsum board, single layer both sides
5
40
Wood frame, 2 x 4 (3½" – 4" Batt), 24" O.C., 5⁄8" thick Type X gypsum board, single layer both sides, resilient channel 52

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