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Achieving Grade 1 Insulation with PINK® FIBERGLAS™ Batts
About Advanced Energy Corporation, under contract with Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC has developed this document to help Builders, Contractors, and Home Energy Raters understand how fiberglass batt insulation can be installed to achieve a “Grade 1” rating. The installation quality rating system is part of the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Ratings Standard (MINHERS), maintained by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). The insulation installation grade—1, 2 or 3—is a factor in calculating a home’s overall home energy rating, and a Grade 1 rating is required in many of the high performance home or above-code programs such as ENERGY STAR® Certified New Home and the DOE Challenge Home. Home Energy Raters can use this document to understand how fiberglass batts are an option for builders and contractors looking for Grade 1 quality insulation. During the planning or plan review stages, the Home Energy Rater should use this document to educate the Certified New Home builders and contractors on the correct installation methods. Builders may use this document as an internal Quality Control (QC) process for achieving Grade 1 insulation every time without additional visits from the insulation contractors and re-inspections from the Home Energy Rater. The process provides a way for the builder and contractor to identify any issues with framing and/or air barrier alignment prior to beginning their work. In addition it clearly lists the insulation requirements in the Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist. Instead of sifting through the numerous line items of the checklist, this document specifically addresses what the insulators will be responsible for onsite with regards to ENERGY STAR® Certified New Home requirements. Contractors may find this document especially useful to ensure correct installation of fiberglass batts in accordance with Grade 1 criteria. The process and critical detail sheets give a specific checklist for insulation contractors that simplifies what they are responsible for in the ENERGY STAR® process and also illustrates those specifications through pictures. These references are very useful to have in the field as the job is being completed. Also on the checklist is a list of critical details that need to be accomplished from the framer before the insulator begins work. Understanding these requirements will be valuable in the process and will help eliminate the need for re-inspection or rework for all subcontractors working on ENERGY STAR® Certified New Home new homes.
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Table of Contents Achieving Grade 1 Insulation with PINK® FIBERGLAS™ Batts
Insulation Awareness Ideal Installation of Insulation
During inspection, insulation and vapor retarders may be cut or pulled away so Home Energy Raters can see installation details. Home Energy Raters should replace or repair the vapor retarder and insulation as necessary. During inspection (typically before drywall is installed), if the exterior sheathing is visible from the building interior through gaps in the cavity material, it is not considered a “Grade 1” installation. insulation mat
Properly installed insulation consists of insulation framed on all six sides, including top and bottom plates, rigid backing, and sheathing. Ensure that framing is correctly installed prior to the start of insulation.
What is Grade 1 insulation?
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General “Grade 1” installation requires that the insulation material rial uniformly fills each cavity side-to-side and top-to-bottom, ottom, tructions (such as without substantial gaps or voids around obstructions blocking or bridging), and is split, installed, and/or fitted tightly vices in the cavity.” around wiring and other services
Exception: the interior sheathing/enclosure material is optional in all climate zzones, provided insulation is adequately supported and meets all other requirements.
Insulation Awareness Sheet
Walls
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A brief description of the RESNET installation grading criteria and how the inspection is conducted.
Progression of installments from least ideal to most (above): successful (a 1. No top or bottom plate and no backing
Rim/Band Joists
2. Bottom pla plate, but no top plate and no backing
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How do raters Inspect Insulation? Home Energy Raters are required to inspect, probe in, around, or through the insulation and/or vapor retarder in several places to see whether these requirements are met. Properly installed inset-stapled fiberglass insulation, resulting in a Grade 1 rating.
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Introducing Checklist What is the insulation checklist? The insulation checklist serves as a guide for the Builder, insulation Installer and Rater, to ensure the Grade 1 requirements are met. The “PRE-CHECK” section covers all preparation work—proper framing details, shafts and chases capped, knee walls backed and all air blocking/sealing has been done. The Builder and Installer should review this together to identify any missing or incomplete work. The “SELF-CHECK” section covers all the insulation installation The Installer should be familiar with these details nstallation details. de finished. beforehand, and use this to review his/her work when fi nished.
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The “Pre-check” section lists all of the framing and air sealing details rrequired before in insulation installation be begins.
Insulation Checklist ecklist INSULATION: TAILS CRITICAL DETAILS
PRE-CHECK
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Top and nd bottom plates of all exterior walls and a party/common walls (ALL floors), ertical members at foundation step d and vertical downs are sealed or gasketed There e is both a top and bottom plate inst installed at every knee wall RC 2, 3.1.3, 5.2.2) (TERC
All shafts/chases are capped (TERC 5.1.1)
All floor system cavities between conditioned areas and unconditioned areas (e.g. floor/garages, bonus rooms/attic, cantilevers, porch/floor) are separated by blocking and air sealed (TERC 3.2)
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Work site is clean prior to beginning work
C Check these boxes when each detail has been completed.
Proceed without detail being corrected
SELF-CHECK
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Introducing Insulation Checklist
All knee walls are backed with a rigid material m or other supporting material po (e.g. wall to attic, skylight shaft, wall to porch roof, staircase to attic) (TERC 2, 3.1.3)
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Diagrammatic explanation of the Insulation Checklist, and how to best use this document.
Stop work until detail is corrected
Builder’s Signature _______________________________________ ________ Date ___________
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Insulation is installed without gaps/voids or misalignments/compressions. ons. Insulation /split around material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split blocking, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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Framed floor cavities shall be completely filled with insulation on or insulation is or decking (e.g. bonus installed to maintain permanent contact with the sub-floor room floor, crawl space, cantilever) (TERC 3.2)
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Insulate any overhanging floor cavities before closing sing them in with rigid sheathing(TERC 3.2.2)
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Insulation is installed behind showers, tubs, bs, staircases, and fireplaces on exterior, ng or other supporting material is installed attic, and party walls and rigid sheathing to hold insulation in place (TERC 2,, 3.1)
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Access panels to attic/kneewall, all, drop down stairs, and whole-house fans are ar ated to the same R-value as the surrounding area a weather stripped and insulated when RC 5.3) possible (min R-10) (TERC
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Work site is clean an after work is complete.
This section lists all requirements of the Installer to ensure Inst Grad Grade 1 RESNET ratin rating.
Installer Signature _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Date ______________________ print name
signature
Company Name _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Builder’s Job # ______________ The sub-contractor who ho signs and completes this form is doing so to the best of his/her knowledge and should sponsible for work completed by other organizations. The intent of this form is to ensure not be held legally responsible or to beginning work. job sites are ready prior © 2014 Owens Corning Insulating Systems,, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency
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*All “TESRC” references refer to the ENERGY STAR® Version 3.0 (Rev. 07) Thermal Enclosure System Checklist. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency © 2014 Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency
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Insulation Checklist
PRE-CHECK
INSULATION: CRITICAL DETAILS 1
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BMM FYUFSJPS XBMMT BOE QBSUZDPNNPO X rs at foundation step downs are sealed or gaskete and vertical members gasketed
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There is both a top and bottom plate installed at every knee wall (TERC 2, 3..1.3, 5.2.2)
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All knee e walls are backed with a rigid material or other supporting material (e.g. wall to attic, skylight shaft, wall to porch roof, staircase to attic) (TERC 2, 3.1.3)
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All shafts/chases are capped (TERC (T 5.1.1)
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SELF-CHECK
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Insulation Checklist
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A helpful job site tool in two parts (1) a “Pre-check” to ensure the builder has completed the necessary pre-work and (2) a “Self-check” for the installation crew to review their work.
Stop work until detail is corrected cted
Builder’s Signature _______________________________________ _________________________ Date ___________
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Insulation is installed behind showers, tubs, staircases, and fireplaces on exterior, attic, and party walls and rigid sheathing or other supporting material is installed to hold insulation in place plac (TERC 2, 3.1)
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Access panels to attic/kneewall, drop down stairs, and whole-house fans are weather stripped and insulated to the same R-value as the surrounding area when possible (min R-10) (TERC 5 5.3)
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Installer Signature _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Date Da ______________________ print name
signature
Company Name _________________________________________________________ _________________ Builder’s Job # ______________ The sub-contractor who signs and completes this form is doing so to the best of his/her knowledge and should not be held legally responsible for work completed by other organizations. The intent of this form is to ensure job sites are ready prior to beginning work. © 2014 Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency
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Introducing Critical Details What Are Critical Details? Critical Details serve as a visual reference for each of the line items of the Insulation Checklist. They are great tools for carrying in the field when clarification is needed. Together, the Insulation Checklist and the Critical Details serve as a process for ensuring that all aspects of the Energy Star® requirements are met, and the jobs will consistently receive a Grade 1 rating for insulation.
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This image illustrates an improper installation of insulation, unable to earn a Grade 1 rating.
This image illustrate illustrates the correct installation of insulation. Grade 1 rated insula
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Insulation Critical Details
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NO GAPS/VOIDS—Insulation is installed nstalled without gaps/voids. Insulation Insulati material is in cut/s / plit around blocking, b full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split plumbing, nts (TERC 2, 3, 4.3) HVAC and electrical components
NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNM COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/s / plit around blocking, plumbing, plumbing HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3) cut/split
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COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNM NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/s / plit around blocking, plumbing, plumbing HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3) cut/split
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Introducing Critical Details Diagrammatic explanation of the Critical Details, and how to best use and understand these pages.
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A brief description of the issues being addressed in each detail. The number corresponds to the details listed in the“Self-Check.”
The red arrows indicate indic the location of the error, preventing a Grade 1 rating.
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Insulation Critical Details etails
Critical Details 1.
NO GAPS/VOIDS—Insulation is installed without ut gaps/voids. Insulation material is in n is cut/split cut/s / plit around blocking, plumbing, full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIG COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/s / plit around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3) cut/split
A visual guide identifying both the correct and incorrect procedures for installing fiberglass batts. 1.
tion is installed without NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation n full contact with all sides of misalignments/compressions. Insulation material is in bing, HVAC HVA V C and electrical the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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NO COMPRESSIONS/MIS COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/s / plit around block cut/split blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3) © 2014 Advanced Energy. All Rights Reserved.
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Insulation Awareness Ideal Installation of Insulation Properly installed insulation consists of insulation framed on all six sides, including top and bottom plates, rigid backing, and sheathing. Ensure that framing is correctly installed prior to the start of insulation.
What is Grade 1 insulation? (From the RESNET Mortgage Industry National HERS Standards)
General “Grade 1” installation requires that the insulation material uniformly fills each cavity side-to-side and top-to-bottom, without substantial gaps or voids around obstructions (such as blocking or bridging), and is split, installed, and/or fitted tightly around wiring and other services in the cavity.”
During inspection, insulation and vapor retarders may be cut or pulled away so Home Energy Raters can see installation details. Home Energy Raters should replace or repair the vapor retarder and insulation as necessary. During inspection (typically before drywall is installed), if the exterior sheathing is visible from the building interior through gaps in the cavity insulation material, it is not considered a “Grade 1” installation. For rim or band joist insulation, use the inspection guidelines under “Walls—Insulation value” to assess “Grade 1”, “Grade 2”, or “Grade 3” installation. Exception: the interior sheathing/enclosure material is optional in all climate zones, provided insulation is adequately supported and meets all other requirements.
Walls • Insulation shall be enclosed on all six sides, and shall be in substantial contact with the sheathing material on at least one side (interior or exterior) of the cavity. [Exception: the interior sheathing/enclosure material is optional in climate zones 1–3, provided insulation is adequately supported and meets all other requirements]
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• For faced batt insulation, Grade 1 can be designated for side-stapled tabs, provided the tabs are stapled neatly (no buckling), and provided the batt is only compressed at the edges of each cavity, to the depth of the tab itself, and provided it meets the other requirements of Grade 1. • Compression or incomplete fill amounting to 2% or less, if the empty spaces are less than 30% of the intended fill thickness, are acceptable for Grade 1.
Rim/Band Joists • Use the same inspection guidelines listed for WALLS. [Exception: the interior sheathing/enclosure material is optional in all climate zones, provided insulation is adequately supported and meets all other requirements]
Progression of installments from least ideal to most successful (above): 1. No top or bottom plate and no backing 2. Bottom plate, but no top plate and no backing 3. Top and bottom plate, but no backing 4. Top and bottom plate, includes backing (best design)
Floors • Grade 1 installation of floor insulation requires that the insulation be installed in complete contact with the subfloor surfaces it is intended to insulate. • Floor insulation over unconditioned basements or enclosed (vented or unvented) crawl spaces need not be enclosed to attain a Grade 2 or Grade 1 assessment; floor insulation over ambient conditions does.
How do raters Inspect Insulation? Home Energy Raters are required to inspect, probe in, around, or through the insulation and/or vapor retarder in several places to see whether these requirements are met. Properly installed inset-stapled fiberglass insulation, resulting in a Grade 1 rating.
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Introducing Checklist What is the insulation checklist? The insulation checklist serves as a guide for the Builder, insulation Installer and Rater, to ensure the Grade 1 requirements are met. The “PRE-CHECK” section covers all preparation work—proper framing details, shafts and chases capped, knee walls backed and all air blocking/sealing has been done. The Builder and Installer should review this together to identify any missing or incomplete work. The “SELF-CHECK” section covers all the insulation installation details. The Installer should be familiar with these details beforehand, and use this to review his/her work when finished.
Achieving Grade 1 Insulation with PINK® FIBERGLAS™ Batts
Insulation Checklist
PRE-CHECK
INSULATION: CRITICAL DETAILS 1
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and vertical members at foundation step downs are sealed or gasketed
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There is both a top and bottom plate installed at every knee wall (TERC 2, 3.1.3, 5.2.2)
3
All knee walls are backed with a rigid material or other supporting material (e.g. wall to attic, skylight shaft, wall to porch roof, staircase to attic) (TERC 2, 3.1.3)
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All shafts/chases are capped (TERC 5.1.1)
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SELF-CHECK
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The “Pre-check” section lists all of the framing and air sealing details required before insulation installation begins.
Check these boxes when each detail has been completed.
Proceed without detail being corrected Stop work until detail is corrected
Builder’s Signature _______________________________________ Date ___________
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Insulation is installed without gaps/voids or misalignments/compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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Insulation is installed behind showers, tubs, staircases, and fireplaces on exterior, attic, and party walls and rigid sheathing or other supporting material is installed to hold insulation in place (TERC 2, 3.1)
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Access panels to attic/kneewall, drop down stairs, and whole-house fans are weather stripped and insulated to the same R-value as the surrounding area when possible (min R-10) (TERC 5.3)
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Installer Signature _______________________________________________________ Date ______________________ print name
signature
Company Name _________________________________________________________ Builder’s Job # ______________
This section lists all requirements of the Installer to ensure Grade 1 RESNET rating.
The sub-contractor who signs and completes this form is doing so to the best of his/her knowledge and should not be held legally responsible for work completed by other organizations. The intent of this form is to ensure job sites are ready prior to beginning work. © 2014 Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency
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*All “TESRC” references refer to the ENERGY STAR® Version 3.0 (Rev. 07) Thermal Enclosure System Checklist.
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Insulation Checklist
PRE-CHECK
INSULATION: CRITICAL DETAILS 1
Top and bottom plates of all exterior walls and party/common walls (ALL floors), and vertical members at foundation step downs are sealed or gasketed
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There is both a top and bottom plate installed at every knee wall (TERC 2, 3.1.3, 5.2.2)
3
All knee walls are backed with a rigid material or other supporting material (e.g. wall to attic, skylight shaft, wall to porch roof, staircase to attic) (TERC 2, 3.1.3)
4
All shafts/chases are capped (TERC 5.1.1)
5
All floor system cavities between conditioned areas and unconditioned areas (e.g. floor/garages, bonus rooms/attic, cantilevers, porch/floor) are separated by blocking and air sealed (TERC 3.2)
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Work site is clean prior to beginning work Proceed without detail being corrected
SELF-CHECK
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Stop work until detail is corrected
Builder’s Signature _______________________________________ Date ___________
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Insulation is installed without gaps/voids or misalignments/compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
2
Framed floor cavities shall be completely filled with insulation or insulation is installed to maintain permanent contact with the sub-floor decking (e.g. bonus room floor, crawl space, cantilever) (TERC 3.2)
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Insulate any overhanging floor cavities before closing them in with rigid sheathing(TERC 3.2.2)
4
Insulation is installed behind showers, tubs, staircases, and fireplaces on exterior, attic, and party walls and rigid sheathing or other supporting material is installed to hold insulation in place (TERC 2, 3.1)
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Access panels to attic/kneewall, drop down stairs, and whole-house fans are weather stripped and insulated to the same R-value as the surrounding area when possible (min R-10) (TERC 5.3)
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Work site is clean after work is complete.
Installer Signature _______________________________________________________ Date ______________________ print name
signature
Company Name _________________________________________________________ Builder’s Job # ______________ The sub-contractor who signs and completes this form is doing so to the best of his/her knowledge and should not be held legally responsible for work completed by other organizations. The intent of this form is to ensure job sites are ready prior to beginning work. © 2014 Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency
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Achieving Grade 1 Insulation with PINK® FIBERGLAS™ Batts
Introducing Critical Details What Are Critical Details? Critical Details serve as a visual reference for each of the line items of the Insulation Checklist. They are great tools for carrying in the field when clarification is needed. Together, the Insulation Checklist and the Critical Details serve as a process for ensuring that all aspects of the Energy Star® requirements are met, and the jobs will consistently receive a Grade 1 rating for insulation.
This image illustrates an improper installation of insulation, unable to earn a Grade 1 rating.
This image illustrates the correct installation of Grade 1 rated insulation.
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Insulation Critical Details
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NO GAPS/VOIDS—Insulation is installed without gaps/voids. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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A brief description of the issues being addressed in each detail. The number corresponds to the details listed in the“Self-Check.” © 2014 Owens Corning Insulating Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency
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NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3) © 2014 Advanced Energy. All Rights Reserved.
The red arrows indicate the location of the error, preventing a Grade 1 rating.
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NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
NO GAPS/VOIDS—Insulation is installed without gaps/voids. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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Insulation Critical Details
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NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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CANTILEVERS—Insulate any overhanging floor cavities before closing them in with rigid sheathing (TERC 3.2.2)
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NO COMPRESSIONS/MISALIGNMENTS—Insulation is installed without misalignments/ compressions. Insulation material is in full contact with all sides of the cavity. Insulation is cut/split around blocking, plumbing, HVAC and electrical components (TERC 2, 3, 4.3)
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TUBS/SHOWERS/FIREPLACES—Insulation is installed behind showers, tubs, and fireplaces on exterior, attic, and party walls and rigid sheathing or other supporting material is installed to hold insulation in place (TERC 2, 3.1)
FLOOR SYSTEMS—Framed floor cavities shall be completely filled with insulation or insulation is installed to maintain permanent contact with the sub-floor decking (e.g. bonus room floor, crawl space, cantilever) (TERC 3.2)
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TUBS/SHOWERS/FIREPLACES—Insulation is installed behind showers, tubs, and fireplaces on exterior, attic, and party walls and rigid sheathing or other supporting material is installed to hold insulation in place (TERC 2, 3.1)
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ATTIC ACCESS—Access panels to attic/kneewall, drop-down stairs, and whole-house fans are weather stripped and insulated to the same R-value as the surrounding area when possible (min. R-10) (TERC 5.3)
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