PRODUCT INSTALLATION GUIDE Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 (800) 228-0024 Fax (704) 379-0685 www.greenfiber.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Attic Installation Instructions for Contractors Cathedral Ceiling Applications Cathedralized Unvented Attic Application Dry Dense-Packing Wall and Floor Assemblies Retrofitting Existing Sidewalls with GreenFiber Insulation – Contractor Instructions Wall Spray Manual For GreenFiber Stabilized All Borate Insulation Wall Spray Installation Best Practices FRM® Fire Rated Material in Fire-Resistance Rated Assemblies 3 8 13 17 21 25 33 34 Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution St
Attic Floor Installation Instructions for Contractors Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 (800) 228-0024 Fax (704) 379-0685 www.greenfiber.
Attic Installation Instructions for Contractors The following are the manufacturer’s recommendations for installation of GreenFiber Insulation in attic floors. The instructions and procedures for operating all equipment must be obtained from the equipment manufacturer and must be complied with at all times. Blowing machines must be properly maintained and serviced per the manufacturer’s instructions. GreenFiber recommends the use of Spray Insulation Components (800.210.1311) for installation equipment.
6. Ventilation is required by Code in unconditioned attics for moisture control. Vent chutes or baffles must be in place before installing insulation. 7. Blocking material needs to be installed at eaves in order to maximize R-value over the top plate of the exterior walls. This prevents insulation spillage into the eave overhangs. 8. Begin installation at the corner farthest from the attic access and work back. Avoid walking or crawling through areas that have already been insulated. 9.
Troubleshooting Guide for GreenFiber Insulation Attic Applications - Contractor Problem Cause Solution Maintain moisture between 18% and 22%. Material too wet Adjust water pump. Normal settings are between 125-175 psi when using 4003 and 4002 tips. Adjust feed gate to increase material flow. Coverage Measure house and compare to work order. Incorrect square footage Calculate number of bags from coverage chart based on accurate square footage. Confirm number of bags actually used.
Installation Control Log for GreenFiber Stabilized Insulation INSTALLATION CONTROL LOG for GreenFiber Stabilized Insulation Completed By _________________________ Builder Name _________________________ Development _________________________ Address _____________________________ Lot # ________________________________ Date ____________Time ___________ Development______________________ Contractor ________________________ Truck Number_____________________ Lead Installer ______________________ Moisture Readings
Cathedral Ceiling Applications Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 (800) 228-0024 Fax (704) 379-0685 www.greenfiber.
Cathedral Ceiling Applications Cathedral ceilings have gained in popularity as architects and designers use this detail to add character to a home. A ceiling is designated as cathedral when the thermal barrier (insulation) and the pressure barrier (drywall) affixed to the underside of the roof rafters are parallel to a pitched roof. Cathedral assemblies have historically been vented since traditional thinking has been that a vent space was needed to alleviate heat gain.
Procedure for Installing Netting in Attic Rafters 1. Pre-cut netting sheets to manageable size relative to the area to be covered, if necessary. 2. Be sure the rafter ends are blocked correctly with an air sealed barrier to prevent insulation from being installed into the eaves. This detail needs to be completed before netting and insulation installation. Please consult the architect or engineer of record to ensure the proper detail and construction technique is followed.
4. Taking a straight, factory netting edge, the crew may either start stapling across the peak or down the eave, stretching the netting tight along the stapled edge. 5. Beginning in one corner adjacent to the stapled edge, continue stapling out from the corner, increasing the stapled area in a triangular fashion. Face staple the netting to the rafters as installation progresses. Be sure to pull the loose ends tight to maintain a taut sheet in all netting directions.
Helpful Tips for Application 1. For quick measurements without using a tape measure, count the number of sheets of plywood from the eave to the peak. Multiply this number by four– the width of a sheet of plywood. This will give the distance from the eave to the peak. 2. Make all of the standard cuts on the floor before stapling any netting. 3. Pull the blowing hose into the attic area as the attic is being blown. Secure the hose to a ceiling joist to relieve the hose weight.
Cathedralized Unvented Attic Application Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 (800) 228-0024 Fax (704) 379-0685 www.greenfiber.
Cathedralized Unvented Attic Application Cathedralized attics are unvented attic assemblies in which the roof line insulation is left exposed (no drywall) to the attic space. GreenFiber Stabilized Insulation and GreenFiber Loose-Fill Insulation are Dry Dense-Packed behind netting affixed to the framing at a density of 3.5 lbs/ft3. Climate Zones 2B and 3B do not require an air impermeable insulation layer to the roof deck per IRC 2009 Section R806.4.
Equipment and Material Requirements for Applying Pre-Cut Netting to 2x4 Trusses, 24 Inch on Center 1. Hanes Insulweb™ brand netting, pre-cut 27 inch x 250 yards 2. Air compressor with two or four air lines 3. Pneumatic staple guns with ¼ inch staples 4. Ladder or scaffolding 5. Utility knives 6. Tape measure 7. Two or four-person teams 8. 25 feet of 2.5 inch blowing hose and reducer (if Dry Dense-Packing gable ends) 9.
Helpful Tips for Application 1. For quick measurements without using a tape measure, count the number of sheets of plywood from the eave to the peak. Multiply this number by four feet, the width of a sheet of plywood. This is the distance in feet from the eave to the peak. 2. Make all of the standard cuts on the floor before stapling any netting. When working with a two-person crew, both crew members staple all of the netting to the attic peak, allowing the netting to hang down to the eaves.
Dry Dense-Packing Wall and Floor Assemblies Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 (800) 228-0024 Fax (704) 379-0685 www.greenfiber.
Dry Dense-Packing Wall and Floor Assemblies GreenFiber Loose-Fill Insulation is required for installation in vertical wall assemblies using the netted/Dry Dense-Pack application. Any GreenFiber insulation product with a Dry Dense-Pack coverage chart can be used in this application. Do not use water or previously wetted material in this application.
Procedure for Installing GreenFiber Loose-Fill Insulation in Netted Wall and Floor Assemblies 1. Using a utility knife, make a three inch incision in the center of each wall cavity, approximately one foot from the top plate. 2. Insert the 2 ½ inch hose in the cut and slide the hose to the bottom of the cavity if possible. If there are any plumbing, electrical or other obstructions, the hose must be reinserted at different points in the cavity.
3. The level of product in the hopper at the start and finish should be accounted for in calculating the amount of material used. The number of bags used for each assembly plus/minus the material differential in the in themachine hopper must be documented for each assembly. 4. Volume calculations of each assembly can be fairly complex. The installer must make sure that these calculations are documented for each assembly as well.
Retrofitting Existing Sidewalls with GreenFiber Insulation Contractor Work Instructions Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 (800) 228-0024 Fax (704) 379-0685 www.greenfiber.
Retrofitting Existing Sidewalls with GreenFiber Insulation – Contractor Work Instructions The following instructions are for contractors for the purpose of retrofitting existing sidewalls with GreenFiber Insulation. These instructions are designed for use with GreenFiber’s INS770LD, INS765LD, INS745, INS735, or INS515LD products for installation in sidewall cavities. Follow the sidewall coverage charts on the bags to assure that the proper amount of insulation is installed.
Instructions for One-Hole Tube Fill Method 1. Remove a section of exterior siding and drill a single 2 ½-inch diameter hole through the sheathing approximately one foot from the bottom plate of the wall. 2. Using a hose clamp, attach the 1 to 1½ - inch reducer nozzle to the insulation blowing machine hose. 3. Using a hose clamp, attach the 12 ft., 1 1/8 or 1 ¼ - inch inside diameter tube to the end of the reducer nozzle. 4.
Two-Hole or Double-Blow Method The two-hole or double-blow method is the most frequently used procedure for installing loose-fill insulation in sidewalls of existing homes. This method allows air pressure to escape from the upper hole while filling the cavity from the lower hole. Instructions for Two-Hole or Double-Blow 1. Remove exterior siding to drill holes wherever possible to avoid potential damage/appearance defects to the exterior of the house. 2. Drill a hole between two studs approximately 2.
Wall Spray Manual For GreenFiber Stabilized All Borate Insulation Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 (800) 228-0024 Fax (704) 379-0685 www.greenfiber.
Wall Spray Manual For GreenFiber Stabilized All Borate Insulation GreenFiber Stabilized All Borate Insulation is sprayed into open wall cavities to provide thermal insulation and sound control. The purpose of this manual is to provide application requirements for the proper installation of GreenFiber Stabilized All Borate Insulation in vertical assemblies when applied using Wall Spray. Non-standard or unusual wall configurations (i.e.
The “Pass” When holding the nozzle, place one hand under the nozzle with the valve down. With the other hand, grasp the blower hose and the water hose about 18” to 24” behind the nozzle. Installation 1. For breathing protection, use a NIOSH approved N95 or higher disposable or reusable particulate respirator (reference ASTM C 1015-06). The pass is the spray application of insulation into a cavity by successive layering in a side to side motion.
7. Once you have layered the first foot from the bottom beyond the stud face of several cavities, continue spraying the first cavity by slowly leveling the nozzle with the plane of the floor. It is important to fill the cavity completely as you move upward. Continue layering the GreenFiber Insulation into the cavity, maintaining a level nozzle until you are within six to eight inches of the top. 8.
Special Considerations • On walls higher than eight feet, use a ladder to maintain a level application angle with the wall nozzle. • Higher areas may require scaffolding. To create a good foundation in each cavity, spray one foot above the floor several cavities ahead (or the entire room) before completing the first cavity. Netting Material Velocity Material velocity can be changed by adjusting the air to product mixture.
Cross-Bracing Install cross-bracing to support the weight of the insulation in the following situations: • When spraying 2x6 cavities taller than 8 feet, install cross-bracing at 4’ to 5’ vertical intervals. • When spraying 2x4, 24” on center cavities taller than 8 feet, install cross-bracing at 4’ to 5’ vertical intervals. • • • • Repeat the third time as before. Build the cavity as thick as needed. Avoid overfilling. Pack the material with a trim broom to maximize stability, if needed.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR WALL SPRAY Symptom Cause Solution Material not adhering to walls Insufficient water and/or too much material flow Increase pump pressure, not to exceed 250 psi or close material feed gate a little at a time. Pressure should be higher with 40 series jets than 25 series jets. Standing too far from wall Stand closer to the wall, approximately three feet. Too much air pressure Lower air pressure in small increments. Nozzle upside down Water line should be on bottom.
INSTALLATION CONTROL LOG for GreenFiber Stabilized All Borate Insulation Completed By _________________________ Builder Name _________________________ Development _________________________ Address _____________________________ Lot # ________________________________ Date ____________Time ___________ Development______________________ Contractor ________________________ Truck Number_____________________ Lead Installer ______________________ Wall Spray Moisture Readings Install insulation at minimum of 2.
Wall Spray Installation Best Practices Today’s condensed building cycles require careful attention to these installation best practices and GreenFiber’s instructions to ensure proper product performance. GreenFiber offers the following instructions for attaining the highest quality results and performance for installing 2x4 and 2x6 wall insulation. For complete Wall Spray installation instructions, please see GreenFiber’s Wall Spray Manual.
FRM® Fire Rated Material in Fire-Resistance Rated Assemblies Distributed by: US GreenFiber, LLC 2500 Distribution Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 (800) 228-0024 Fax (704) 379-0685 www.greenfiber.
FRM® Fire Rated Material in Fire-Resistance Rated Assemblies Scope The purpose of these instructions is to provide application requirements for the proper installation and testing of FRM in fire-resistance rated assemblies, such as UL U370. These are minimum requirements and in no way supersede local building code requirements. Requirements 1.
3. The only approved moisture meter for use in fire-resistance rated assemblies is the Delmhorst P-2000 with 19-E probe. See Appendix III for proper calibration and use of this equipment. 2. If the results of the core tests show the cavity will dry below the required minimum dry density, core sample tests must be taken in each cavity adjoining the failed cavity.
FRM Fire Rated Material in Fire-Resistance Rated Assemblies APPENDIX I 1.0 Checking for Target / Dry Density: The Core Sampling Kit includes a weight scale, coring tools, core plunger, sample holder, Delmhorst P-2000 with 19-E probe, and weight/density conversion matrices (Appendix II). The matrices in Appendix II were developed to predict the target dry density using the reading of the Delmhorst meter and the wet core weight of the sample at various sample/wall depths.
FRM Fire Rated Material in Fire-Resistance Rated Assemblies APPENDIX II CAVITY MATRICES 8” Cavity WI-6.
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