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Ecofleece® Thermal Insulation

Ecofleece®  Thermal Insulation

Ecofleece® Thermal Insulation

Product catalog summary
Ecofleece Thermal Insulation Overview
Ecofleece is a thermal insulation product designed for residential and commercial buildings, helping to meet NZBC H1 energy efficiency requirements. It is made from natural sheep wool blended with polyester fiber, available in natural and recycled options.

Product Identification
Natural Ecofleece contains at least 80% virgin New Zealand sheep wool, while Recycled Ecofleece uses colored sheep wool and up to 40% polyester. Recycled Ecofleece is more cost-effective. Both comply with AS/NZS 4859.1 standards.

Benefits and Features
  • Natural fiber composition makes installation pleasant.
  • Reduces moisture build-up, condensation, and mold.
  • Breathable, enhancing thermal comfort.
  • Excellent acoustic properties.
  • Recycled version uses 100% recycled wool.

Specifications and Environmental Impact
Specifications are available through Masterspec and the Eco Insulation website. Ecofleece and its packaging are fully recyclable, supporting sustainable building practices.

Usage and Installation
Ecofleece should not be installed if timber moisture exceeds 20%. In high humidity areas, a vapor barrier is necessary. Installation should follow manufacturer instructions and NZS 4246 standards.

Thermal and Acoustic Performance
Ecofleece offers specific R-Values and absorbs sound in the 500 Hz to 8 KHz range. For detailed acoustic data, contact Eco Insulation.

Compliance and Safety
Ecofleece meets NZBC requirements for durability, energy efficiency, internal moisture, and hazardous materials. It is non-irritant, non-allergenic, non-toxic, and odorless.

Fire and Corrosion Resistance
Ecofleece achieves favorable fire hazard indices and is non-corrosive to metals.

Testing and Quality Assurance
Undergoes independent testing for thermal resistance, fire hazard properties, and more. Manufacturing systems are regularly audited.

Warranties and Availability
Installation certification is available when using licensed installers. Contact Eco Insulation for local suppliers and further information.
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Catalog excerpts

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Ecofleece®Thermal Insulation Ecofleece — Applications Ecofleece is a range of quality thermal insulation products designed for ceilings, walls and floors of residential and commercial buildings to assist in meeting the requirements of Ecofleece consists of natural sheep wool which has been thermally bonded with polyester fibre to produce a soft bulk fibre insulation blanket. Ecofleece is available in two product options, natural and recycled. Natural Ecofleece consists of at least 80% virgin New Zealand sheep's wool blended with up to 20% poly- ester fibre. Recycled Ecofleece consists of coloured sheep's wool sourced from New Zealand wool product manufacturers blended with up to 40% polyester. Recycled is approximately 1 /2 the cost of natural. Ecofleece complies with the insulation standard Individual Ecofleece packs are labelled to identify the specific R-Value, coverage per pack in m2, material width, unit number or length of material, nominal thickness, minimum weight Ecofleece — Benefits and features Ecofleece is produced from natural fibre making it a pleasure to install. Ecofleece helps prevent moisture build up, reducing condensation and mould. Ecofleece is said to 'breath' by absorbing and releasing water vapour and will work in harmony between the inside and outside environments keeping the building even warmer in winter and cooler in summer than synthetic or man-made fibres. Ecofleece has great acoustic properties and can reduce unwanted noise. Recycled Ecofleece is manufactured using 100% recycled wool.

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Ecof leece — Specifications and substitutions Eco Insulation's specification downloads are available through Masterspec and can also be downloaded through out website www.ecoinsulation.co.nz. Ecofleece — Environmental Ecofleece and its associated packaging is fully recyclable. Recycled Ecofleece also reuses wool as an integral part of product manufacture. Eco Insulation is committed to the development and fostering of sustainable building products and practices through the Eco Warranty programme while working towards ISO 14001, and are members of the Sustainable Business Network and New Zealand...

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Ecofleece — Acoustic performance Ecofleece insulation will absorb sound in the 500 Hz to 8 KHz range. Specific absorption data as part of an acoustically rated construction element is not currently available. Contact Eco Insulation on 0800 400 ECO for more information. Ecofleece - BRANZ appraisal Eco Insulation Ltd are the holders of BRANZAppraisal Certificate No. 464(2011). Ecofleece insulation is therefore able to meet the relevant requirements of the NZBC namely B2 Durability, H1 Energy Efficiency, E3 Internal Moisture and F2 Hazardous Building Materials. Contact Eco Insulation for more information....

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BRANZ Appraised Ecofleece - Vermin Ecofleece is treated with lavanil in the wool scoring process to resist attack from insects. Lavanil comprises of bifenthrin and other inert ingredients with a pH of 7.0 (pH7.0 being Ecofleece - Testing The following independent testing of Ecofleece insulation has been undertaken: ■ Thermal resistance / BRANZ ■ Fire hazard properties / Applied Physics Laboratory ■ Corrosività / Materials Performance Technologies • Insect resistance / Canesis Copies of Ecofleece test reports are available on request. Head Office Triton Plaza North Shore Ecofleece — Quality assurance...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.