EarthWool™ EarthWool Sound Control Batts

Description

Knauf Insulation’s EarthWool™ Sound Control Batts are made from highly resilient, inorganic glass fibres bonded by ECOSE™ Technology, a revolutionary new binder based on rapidly renewable bio-based materials rather than non-renewable petroleumbased chemicals. ECOSE™ Technology reduces Knauf Insulation binder embodied energy and contains no phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or
artificial colours found in traditional glasswool insulation.

Application

EarthWool™ Sound Control Batts provide a cost-effective thermal and acoustical barrier for energy-efficient
construction. The batts’ consistent quality, low dust and clean-cutting resilient fibres make fabrication easy
and installation fast. EarthWool™ Sound Control Batts can be used for exterior and interior walls, floors,
crawlspaces and a variety of ceiling applications.

Light Commercial Applications

EarthWool™ Sound Control Batts are available in a range of thicknesses. EarthWool™ Sound Control
Batts can improve Rw ratings in wood stud construction by 3 to 5 points and in metal stud construction by
8 to 10 points, depending on the complexity of the wall configuration and the thickness/density.

ECOSE® Technology

Knauf Insulation’s EarthWool products with ECOSE® Technology benefit from a formaldehyde-free binder
made from rapidly renewable bio-based materials instead of petroleum-based chemicals which is up to
70% less energy intensive. The technology has been developed for Knauf Insulation’s glass and rock
mineral wool products, enhancing their environmental credentials without affecting the thermal,
acoustic or fire performance. EarthWool™ products made with ECOSE® Technology contain no dye
or artificial colours– the colour is completely natural.

Bio-solubility

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 fulfill the
requirements of Australian and international authorities on biosolubility. EarthWool™ has BRANZ certification.

Features and Benefits

Proven Performance

Preferred by professional installers concerned with quality, appearance and productivity.

Excellent acoustical properties reduce sound transmission in the home when properly installed in walls, ceiling
and floor systems.

Superior Handling

Highly resilient insulation recovers quickly to full thickness for a snug fit and superior finished aesthetics.

EarthWool™ Sound Control Batts are packaged in a strong, white poly bag that offers excellent protection
from abuse, dust and moisture.

Master bag batt 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.

Superior Service and Support

Knauf Insulation is totally focused on providing first class customer service, producing high quality product
and ‘on time in full’ deliveries.

Knauf Insulation recognises the need to establish, develop and support a professional network of distributors
and re-sellers in order to service a growing insulation market.

Knauf Insulation is committed to providing a comprehensive range of relevant sales and marketing literature
and web-based technical information to support specifiers and customers.