EcohushTM Installation Guide
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Ecohush™ Installation Guide Ecohush provides acoustic insulation by forcing sound waves that travel through it to bounce off the millions of fibres in it. Every interruption to the sound wave will cause it to lose energy and the sound becomes quieter. Ecohush — Customer Support For additional information on Ecohush acoustic insulation installation, call toll free 0800 Store Ecohush acoustic insulation: ■ Protect from moisture dirt and dust if opened Ecohush - Safety Ecohush acoustic insulation is safe and user friendly. However, to guard against hazards it is recommended that protective dust masks, safety glasses, knee pads and suitable Ecohush — Before installation check ■ Areas where Ecohush insulation is to be fitted are clean and free of dust and wood chips - a group vapour barrier may be required. ■ Exterior cladding is weather tight. • All electric wiring has been marked with electric hazard stickers. ■ The Ecohush insulation is as specified.

Ecohush - Tools The following tools required to install Ecohush insulation: ■ Step ladder, or moveable platform for walls. ■ Kneeling board for ceilings. ■ Staple gun (for walls and ceilings with a pitch above 16°) ■ Installing stick (such as a broom handle). Ecohush — Opening the pack Split the plastic wrapping lengthwise - and will expand on being released. ■ Ecohush insulation is compressed during packing Ecohush - Cutting to size Always cut Ecohush slightly oversized to ensure a tight friction fit. Ecohush rolls can easily be torn across the width by hand. Trimming down the length of...

Ecohush — Fitting in ceilings A minimum clear space of 25 mm shall be maintained between the insulation product and either the roof underlay or the roofing (if exposed) to prevent condensation at the point of contact. Support the product by battens, PVC tape or similar, as required. Ecohush — Fitting Ecohush Bafflestack in ceilings Stack Ecohush Baff lestack insulation in layers, lengthwise over the common wall. As the roll is continuous and pre-cut to width, simply tear to the required length. Centre the stack so that there is 300 mm equally installed each side of the common wall (unless...