June 2014
Earthwool® glasswool insulation:
Wall and ceiling segments
Description
Earthwool glasswool: Wall and ceiling segments are made from highly resilient,
inorganic glass fibres bonded with ECOSE® Technology, a revolutionary binder
based on rapidly renewable materials instead of petro-based chemicals.
ECOSE Technology reduces binder embodied energy and contains no phenol,
formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colours found in traditional glasswool insulation.
Application
Earthwool glasswool: Wall and ceiling segments provide a cost-effective thermal
and acoustical barrier for energy-efficient construction. The insulation’s consistent
quality, low dust, and clean-cutting resilient wool makes installation fast. Earthwool
glasswool: Wall and ceiling segments can be used in timber and metal frame
applications in residential and commercial structures. Knauf Insulation offers
Earthwool glasswool: Wall and ceiling segments in a wide range of sizes and
R-values.
Performance
Thermal Conductivity
ASTM C 518 and AS/NZS 4859.1: 2002
Thermal Resistance
ASTM C 653 and AS/NZS 4859.1: 2002
Technical Data
Water Vapour Absorption (ASTM C 1104)
• Less than 5% by weight.
Corrosion Resistance (ASTM C 665)
• No greater than sterile cotton.
Microbial Growth (ASTM C 1338)
• Does not support microbial growth.
Fire Resistance (ASTM E 136)
• Non-combustible.
Earthwool® glasswool insulation: Wall and ceiling segments
Knauf Insulation’s Earthwool glasswool
Specification Compliance
insulation products with ECOSE®
AS/NZS 4859.1: 2002 Materials used in the Thermal Insulation of Buildings and
comply with the New Zealand Building Code requirements: B2 – Durability, E3 –
External Moisture, F2 – Hazardous Building Materials, and H1 – Energy Efficiency, as
appraised by BRANZ
Technology benefit from a formaldehyde-
The Earthwool glasswool: Wall and ceiling segments range is an acceptable
energy intensive. The technology has
solution in terms of the New Zealand Building Code.
free binder based on rapidly renewable
materials instead of petro-based
chemicals which is up to 70% less
been developed for Knauf Insulation’s
Bio-solubility
glass and rock mineral wool products,
Glasswool insulation fibres have been tested in laboratory studies according to
EC protocols ECB/ TM27 REV. 7, 1998 and shown to be bio-soluable. KNS3 fibres
comply with the short term biopersistence test and fulfil the requirements of New Zealand
enhancing their environmental
and international authorities on bio-solubility. Earthwool glasswool: Wall and ceiling
segments are BRANZ appraised.
Features and Benefits
Proven Performance
credentials without affecting the thermal,
acoustic or fire performance. Earthwool
glasswool insulation products made
with ECOSE Technology contain no
dye or artificial colours – the colour is
completely natural.
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referred by professional installers concerned with quality, appearance and
productivity.
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xcellent acoustical properties reduce sound transmission.
Durability
•E
arthwool glasswool insulation is odourless, rot proof, non-hygroscopic, does not
sustain vermin and will not encourage the growth of fungi, mould or bacteria.
Superior Handling
•H
ighly resilient insulation recovers quickly to full thickness for a snug fit and superior
finished aesthetics.
• Consistent quality materials feel good, cut easily and install fast.
• Low dust for easier handling and increased productivity.
Convenient Packaging, Easier Handling
• Earthwool glasswool insulation is packaged in a strong, white poly bag that offers excellent protection from abuse, dust and moisture.
• Earthwool glasswool insulation packages feature easy to follow installation instructions.
•M
aster bag insulation units (containing multiple packs) ensure reduced handling costs
with improved compression – more square metres per bag, more square metres per
truck load, fewer trips to the job site and less warehouse space for storage.
For more information please visit
www.knaufinsulation.co.nz
Earthwool® glasswool insulation: Wall and ceiling segments
Superior Service and Support
Ceiling insulation
Wall insulation
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nauf Insulation is totally focused on providing first class customer service,
producing high quality product and ‘on time in full’ deliveries.
• Knauf Insulation supports a professional network of distributors and re-sellers in order to
service a growing insulation market.
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nauf Insulation is committed to providing a comprehensive range of relevant sales
and marketing literature and web-based technical information to support specifiers
and customers.
E-Code
R-Value
Thickness
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Length
(mm)
Pieces
per Pack
m 2/
Pack
E4330
2.2
90
580
1160
29
19.5
4
4
E4727
2.4
90
580
1160
20
13.5
4
4
E4332
2.6
90
430
1160
14
7.0
5
5
E4333
2.6
90
580
1160
14
9.4
4
4
E4473
2.8
90
430
1160
10
5.0
5
5
E4335
2.8
90
580
1160
10
6.7
4
4
E4340
3.2
140
580
1160
22
14.8
4
4
E-Code
R-Value
Thickness
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Length
(mm)
Pieces
per Pack
m 2/
Pack
E4336
2.7
125
430
1160
24
12.0
5
5
E4341
3.2
150
430
1160
20
10.0
5
5
E4342
3.6
175
430
1160
21
10.5
5
5
E4343
4.1
195
430
1160
18
9.0
5
5
E4344
5.2
210
430
1160
11
5.5
5
5
E4345
6.3
275
430
1160
11
5.5
Packs per Masterbags
Masterbag per SupaKube
Packs per Masterbags
Masterbag per SupaKube
5
5
Knauf Insulation Ltd
Building 1, Unit 2, 15 Accent Drive
East Tamaki, Auckland, 2013
New Zealand
Customer Service
Tel: 0800 KNAUFi
Tel: +61 7 3393 7300
Fax: +61 7 3902 0613
Email: orders.nz@knaufinsulation.com
Technical Support
Email: tech.nz@knaufinsulation.com
For more information please visit
www.knaufinsulation.co.nz
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