Ecofleece® Installation Guide
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Ecofleece® Installation Guide Ecofleece insulation is a quality product. The quality of the installa- tion determines the level of performance that can be achieved with Ecofleece insulation. Ecofleece — Customer support For additional information on Ecofleece insulation installation, call toll free 0800 400 326 Store Ecofleece insulation: • Under cover ■ Protect from moisture dirt and dust if opened Ecofleece - Safety When working with Ecofleece insulation protective clothing and equipment is not essential but is recommended, particularly in retrofit installations. Ecofleece — Before installation check ■ Areas where Ecofleece insulation is to be fitted are clean and free of dust ■ Framing has a moisture content of 20% or less ■ Wall wrap, building paper or roof underlay is undamaged ■ Exterior cladding is weather tight ■ Thermal breaks are installed for steel framing ■ The Ecofleece insulation is as specified.

Ecof leece - Tools Tools required to install Ecofleece insulation are a tape measure, sharp scissors or rotary cutter, staple gun, ladder and a light (for ceiling installations). Ecofleece — Opening the pack Split the plastic wrapping lengthwise - Ecofleece insulation is compressed during packing and will expand on being released. Ecofleece — Cutting to size Always cut Ecofleece slightly oversized to ensure a tight friction fit. Ecofleece rolls can easily be torn across the width by hand. Trimming down the length of the roll can be done using sharp scissors or by compressing the insulation...

Ecofleece — Installing Ecofleece in ceilings Ecofleece can be installed as a single layer either over perpendicular ceiling joists, between ceiling joists or as a double layer with the first layer installed between the ceiling joist ad the second layer over the top at right angles to the first layer. Unroll the full length of the insulation, fold in half lengthwise and feed the insulation through the ceiling hatch. Starting from the outside edge furthest from the hatch and working towards the hatch, lay the Ecofleece over the whole ceiling at right angles to the ceiling joists. Where roll...