HOMEOWNER'SGUIDE TO INSULATING ideas for comfort and energy savings / Owens f Corning INNOVATIONS FOR LIVING

WHAT'S YOUR INSULATING PROJECT? You can perform many energy-saving insulating projects to boost the energy efficiency of your home. Owens Corning suggests specific installation procedures for different projects that can help your home meet U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) insulation recommendations as well as state and local codes. Use this guide to help you choose the best insulating products for your home projects. After reviewing the project details, you may decide to "do-it-yourself" or hire a contractor Once you review this guide, be sure to rfrence the last section, entitled "Important Information...

OVERVIEW WHAT IS AN INSULATING ENVELOPE? 4-5 R-VALUES 6 HOW MANY PINK FIBERGLAS INSULATION PACKAGES DO YOU NEED? 7 INSTALLATION TIPS AND PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 PROJECT GUIDE FOR EXISTING HOMES DO-IT-YOURSELF OR HIRE A CONTRACTOR PROJECT: UNINSULATED ATTIC 12 PROJECT: ADDING PINK FIBERGLASٙ INSULATION TO AN ATTIC 13 PROJECT: FINISHED ATTIC 14 PROJECT: CATHEDRAL CEILING INSULATION 15 PROJECT: INTERIOR BASEMENT WALL INSULATION 16-17 PROJECT: WALLS OF CONDITIONED CRAWL SPACE 18 PROJECT: UNCONDITIONED CRAWL SPACE UNDER FLOOR APPLICATION 19 SMALL INSULATION PROJECTS 20-21 PROJECT GUIDE FOR NEW...

NOW THAT WE'VE EXPLAINED THE BASICS CD s= Ne- m cd CD m oo CD Uu m m - ? IT'S EASY TO CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF INSULATION PACKAGES YOU'LL NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT Multiply area length times width to dtermine total square footage to be insulated Measure the distance between joists or studs to determine correct insulation width for the job (15" or 23") Օ Choose appropriate insulation product (R-value, thickness and width) for your home insulation project (see page 6 for more information). Choose insulation product width to match distance between joists or studs15"/16" or 23"/24". If the...

INSTALLATION TIPS and preparation instructions on CD C on CD LXJ Cã Q_ «C on Q_ CD on PINK FIBERGLAS INSULATION ٕ Leave PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation in its wrapper until you're ready to use it. Packaged insulation is highly compressed and expands greatly when the wrapper is opened Use precut batts in walls for easier handling Օ Use continuous rolls in attics and floors because of longer joist spans To cut PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation, lay it on a board, facing down if applicable. Lay a yardstick (or 2x4) over the area of insulation to be cut. Press your straightedge down hard and cut with a utility...

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PROJECT GUIDE FOR EXISTING HOMES do-it-yourself or hire a contractor / Owens f Corning INNOVATIONS FOR LIVINGn

Project: UNINSULATED ATTIC C_3 LXJ LXJ CD The attic is one of the most important areas to insulate in newly constructed homes or in remodeling projects. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recommends that most homes need R-49, which is equivalent to 15.5" or more of Owens Corning PINK FIBERGLAS blanket insulation, in their attics. In addition to fiber glass batts, our PROPINK® Blown-In Insulation is an excellent product choice for ensuring maximum thermal performance in uninsulated attics. If you would like to use a contractor for your project, call 1-800-GET-PINK or visit www.owenscorning.com...

When adding a second layer of insulation in the attic, the unfaced type should always be used so that moisture is not trapped inside the bottom layer of insulation. In addition to fiber glass batts, our PROPINK Blown-In Insulation is also an excellent product choice for ensuring maximum thermal performance to an attic. If you would like to use a contractor for your project, call 1-800-GET-PINK or visit www.owenscorning.com to find a CEP contractor near you. RECOMMENDED INSULATION PRODUCTS ٕ R-25 PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (8" Thick) R-30 PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (9y2" Thick) Օ raft-R-mate Attic...

Project: FINISHED ATTIC To increase the living space in their homes, more and more people are taking advantage of their homes' large attics. PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation from Owens Corning can help keep a finished attic comfortable year-round. RECOMMENDED INSULATION PRODUCTS* Rafters and Collar Beams R-21 Exterior 2x6 Wall PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (5^M Thick) Օ R-19 Floor and 2x6 Wall PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (6tt" Thick) R-30C 2x10 Cathedral Ceiling PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (8tt"Thick) Օ R-38C 2x12 Cathedral Ceiling PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (10tt"Thick) raft-R-mate Attic Rafter Vents End...

FOAMULAR® INSULPINK® INSULATION BOARD Another option when trying to avoid framing out the wall would be Owens Corning FOAMULAR INSULPINK® Foam Insulation Board. Panels lock together to form a tight, true barrier against air infiltration and energy loss. When wall depth is an issue, this is an easy-to-install alternative for basement walls. This product is made in IV" thickness, providing an R-value of 7.5. Always seal joints with BILD-R-TAPE Construction Tape. RECOMMENDED INSULATION PRODUCTS Furring Strip Construction R-7.5 FOAMULAR INSULPINK (iy2" Thick) J m m m 蕏 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The...

project: WALLS OF CONDITIONED crawl space es «C Q_ on LXJ CD CD L_l_ CD on LXJ CD C "Conditioned" means the space is heated or cooled by the furnace or air conditioning unit. The walls of a conditioned crawl space or one with uninsulated ducts or water pipes should be insulated. Unfaced R-25 or R-19 insulation works best for this application. RECOMMENDED INSULATION PRODUCTS Õ R-25 PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (8" Thick) (No vapor retarder) R-19 Floor and 2x6 Wall PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (6tt" Thick) (No vapor retarder) INSTALLATION PROCEDURES . After the insulation has been installed, a 4- or...

project: UNCONDITIONED CRAWL SPACE under floor application "Unconditioned" means the space is not heated or cooled by the furnace or air conditioning unit. RECOMMENDED INSULATION PRODUCTS R-30 PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (91/2"Thick ) Օ R-25 PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (8" Thick ) R-19 Floor and 2x6 Wall PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation (6tt"Thick) -a CD INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 1. Always install the insulation with the vapor retarder toward the warm side of the structure in heating climates. In a vented crawl space, the warm side is usually up, closest to the floor 4. Insulation should be placed around...