Refer to 4161  UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC for wall underlay and roofing underlay.

Refer to 4710JS  JET STREAM MAX blown-In insulation, for areas where installing batt insulation is impractical.

Refer to 4721K  Earthwool Glasswool Acoustic Insulation

Refer to the general section 1233 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.  The following documents are specifically referred to in this section:

Documents listed above and cited in the clauses that follow are part of this specification.  However, this specification takes precedence in the event of it being at variance with the cited document.

Manufacturer and supplier documents relating to this part of the work:

ecoinsulation® Thermal and Acoustic Wall datasheet

ecoinsulation® glasswool: Installation Instructions datasheet

BRANZ Appraisal 1049 - ecoinsulation® Glasswool

BRANZ Appraisal 1050 - ecoinsulation® Underfloor Insulation

CodeMark Certificate GM-CM30101-revA

Manufacturer/supplier contact details

Provide a material manufacturer/supplier warranty:

• Provide this warranty on the manufacturer/supplier standard form (if not available then use the standard form in the general section 1237WA WARRANTY AGREEMENT)
• Commence the warranty from the date of practical completion of the contract works.

Refer to the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for additional requirements.

Provide an installer/applicator warranty:

• Provide this warranty on the installer/applicator standard form (if not available then use the standard form in the general section 1237WA WARRANTY AGREEMENT).
• Commence the warranty from the date of practical completion of the contract works.

Refer to the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for additional requirements.

Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to qualifications.

Substitutions are not permitted to any of the specified systems, components and associated products listed in this section.

Provide sound rated systems as detailed in SELECTIONS.

ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation is not deemed combustible, to test criteria under AS/NZS 60695.11.5 Part 11.5: Test Flames - Needle Flame Test (by UL International New Zealand Ltd. Test Report 12910798-SA00, dated 20th June 2019).

ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation   meets the requirements of the NZBC when used in accordance with the conditions and limitations of its Certificate of Conformity.

Refer to Conditions and Limitations listed in CodeMark Certificate GM-CM30101-revA, particularly the following items.

Item 2 - Specification of ecoinsulation glasswool insulation products shall be in accordance with product datasheets, including:

Item 3 - Installation shall be carried out by an ecoinsulation® glasswool accedited installer and installed in accordance with NZS 4218:2009 or NZS 4246:2016, and the relevant ecoinsulation® glasswool installation instructions [as listed in the CodeMark to meet the stated thermal performance rating of the insulation].

Installation instructions listed in the CodeMark, including:

to NZBC G6/VM1 and G6/AS1 - Airborne and impact sound - is made using recycled glass, and with ECOSE® Technology bio-based binder.  The wall segment is suitable for acoustic applications in walls, ceilings, and mid-floors.  Refer to SELECTIONS for location, thickness and density options.

Polypropylene or similar strapping stapled across framing to retain insulation in wall and ceiling applications.

Refer to 4161 UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC for wire netting used to support the insulation.

Refer to 4161 UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC for reflective foil.

Refer to 4161 UNDERLAYS, FOIL AND DPC for vapour barrier.

Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to delivery. Storage and handling of products.

Do not use damaged or wet insulation material.

Refer to 1250 TEMPORARY WORKS & SERVICES for protection requirements.

Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to defective or damaged work, removal of protection and cleaning.

Check work previously carried out and confirm it is of the required standard for this part of the work.

Lay, install, fit and fix to NZBC C/AS2 Protection from Fire,  NZBC G6/AS1 and G6/VM1 Airbourne and Impact Sound.  Refer to manufacturer installation instructions.

Non-residential recessed light fittings to AS/NZS 3000, 4.5.2.3.5;

• Existing fittings or retrofit situations, fittings maybe unmarked
• New fittings can only be labelled - CA 80, CA 90, CA 135, IC, IC-F, IC-4, NON-IC or Do-not Cover

Refer to clause INSULATION CLEARANCES GENERALLY for clearances.

Residential recessed light fittings to AS/NZS 3000, 4.5.2.3.5;

• Existing fittings or retrofit situations, fittings maybe unmarked
• New fittings can only be labelled - CA 80, CA 90, CA 135, IC, IC-F & IC-4

Refer to clause INSULATION CLEARANCES GENERALLY for clearances.

Insulation may need to have a gap to some mechanical and electrical services and equipment, including ducts and chimneys.  The gaps should be to the NZS 4246 based tables below or to the equipment manufacturer requirements if they require larger gaps.  Smaller gaps to manufacturer requirements can be used for equipment specifically manufactured with heat shielding or similar (excludes light fittings).  Installed gap not to be more than 50mm bigger than the required gap.

The following tables are subject to:

• The requirements of NZS 4246.
• The insulation is exposed to the source of heat or equipment etc.
• Insulation, has passed the needle flame test to AS/NZS 60695.11.5 and/or is non-combustible.
• Gaps to hot surfaces may have to be increased with non-compliant insulation and plastic/polymeric type insulation (EPS, XPS, PIR, etc), check with insulation manufacturer.
• Gaps to hot surfaces may be able to be reduced with non-combustible insulation, check with equipment manufacturer.
• "Secure insulation" if required means, glue, mechanical fix, or provide fixed barriers at gap edge of insulation to hold in place.  Rigid or semi rigid insulation may only need a firm friction fit (secure loose pieces).

LIGHT FITTINGS

FOR MINIMUM INSULATION CLEARANCES TO INBUILT RECESSED HOT APPLIANCES refer to NZS 4246

EXTRACTS, VENTS, PIPES & ROOF UNDERLAY

Friction fit between framing members and linings.  Cut on site to fill cavity and provide a close even fit.  When cutting to fill a void, oversize by up to 10mm to ensure a tight fit.  Ensure there is a friction fit on all faces of the insulation.  If cavity depth is greater than the insulation nominal thickness, fix or strap the product to secure in accordance with installation instructions.  Cut into smaller pieces for smaller spaces and around penetrations to achieve efficient thermal performance.  Do not fold, tuck or compress the insulation.  Refer to NZS 4246 for installation guidelines and ecoinsulaton® glasswool insulation Product Data Sheets, for detailed installation instructions.

Friction fit inside the steel framing and cut on site to fit nog spacing.  Fill cavity and provide a close even fit.  When cutting to fill a void, oversize by up to 10mm to ensure a tight fit.  Do not fold, tuck or compress the insulation.  Cut to smaller pieces for smaller spaces and around penetrations to achieve efficient thermal performance.

Friction fit the ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation acoustic segments in walls, ceilings, and mid-floors to figures 1-5, NZBC G6/AS1 - Airborne and impact sound.  Alternatively, to specific design or NZBC G6/VM1.  For walls, install insulation after one side of the wall lining is fixed to the partition.  Slightly oversize to retain friction fit.  Keep clean and undamaged until closed in.  Close in as soon as possible after fixing.

Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for completion requirements and if required commissioning requirements.

ecoinsulation® glasswool insulation packaging is recyclable.