EcothermTM Installation Guide
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Ecotherm™ Installation Guide Ecotherm insulation is a quality product. The quality of the installation determines the level of performance that can be achieved with Ecotherm insulation. Ecotherm — Customer support For additional information on Ecotherm insulation installation, call toll free 0800 400 326 Store Ecotherm insulation: • Under cover, on end to avoid compression. ■ Protect from moisture dirt and dust if opened Ecotherm - Safety When working with Ecotherm insulation protective clothing and equipment is not essential but is recommended, particularly in retrofit installations. Ecotherm - Before installation check Areas where Ecotherm 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 weathertight Thermal breaks are installed for steel framing Power has been turned off when installing in the sub-floor. The Ecotherm insulation is as specified.

Ecotherm - Tools Tools required to install Ecotherm insulation are a tape measure, sharp scissors or rotary cutter, staple gun, ladder and a light (for ceiling installations). Ecotherm - Opening the pack Split the plastic wrapping lengthwise- Ecotherm insulation is compressed during packing and will expand on being released. Ecotherm - Cutting to size Always cut Ecotherm slightly oversized to ensure a tight friction fit. Ecotherm 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 under a...

Ecotherm — Installing Ecotherm in ceilings Ecotherm 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 Starting from the outside edge furthest from the hatch and working towards the hatch, lay the Ecotherm over the whole ceiling at right angles to the ceiling joists. Where roll lengths are butted to...

Ecotherm — Installing Ecotherm underfloor Ecotherm Underfloor is designed to be installed between timber floor joists. Begin installing in the further most corner of the floor. Fit the roll between the floor joists and adjust so the side edges are equal. Ecotherm Underfloor is should be installed touching the underside of the floor, but not compressed. Ecotherm Underfloor is designed to be wider than the joist cavity; excess material should be folded down on each side and stapled at 150mm centres Ecotherm Underfloor should be pulled tight between the joists to ensure there is no air-gap or...