ecoInsulation Underfloor Insulation
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 1050 (2019)
- Valid from
- 12/03/2019
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
Ecoinsulation Underfloor Insulation consist of a range of underfloor insulation manufactured from ECOSE® Technology resin boned glass wool fibres, for use in suspended timber framed floors. The following ecoinsulation Underfloor Insulation products are covered by this Appraisal:
- ecoinsulation Thermal Underfloor (Wrapped) Insulation - the insulation is completely wrapped in a plastic film to provide a barrier to air movement under the floor.
- ecoinsulation Faced Thermal Underfloor Insulation - the insulation is faced with a wind-wash barrier, which provides protection to air movement under the floor
Scope
Ecoinsulation Underfloor Insulation have been appraised as a thermal insulating material for suspended timber framed floors in new or existing domestic and commercial buildings.
Ecoinsulation Underfloor Insulation are suitable for use under floors which have an enclosed perimeter foundation as defined in NZS 4246.
It is also suitable for use where the subfloor area is not enclosed and is subject to wind, such as in open raised floors and pole houses.