INSU-GREEN INSULATION PANEL

Eco Fibra INSU-GREEN insulation panels are commonly used to insulate wood, metal structures, poured concrete and cement block walls and other similar areas.

Easy to install, INSU-GREEN panels are an ideal choice for insulating and meet code requirements. INSU-GREEN materials contain no harmful airborne particles, are made with an EPA registered fungicide to resist mold growth, and do not itch or irritate skin like some fiberglass insulation. INSU-GREEN panels are a Class A fire rated material according to the standards of the International Residential Code. INSU-GREEN panels can be left exposed and do not need to be covered with drywall, paneling or other material because of this rating, resulting in less cost for the consumer compared to other insulation materials.

ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE.

INSU-GREEN panels contain a minimum of 70% recycled content. INSU-GREEN products are made from a combination of recycled and renewable fibers, the majority of which is post-consumer recycled paper. By converting recycled paper into the cellulose fibers used in INSU-GREEN products, the paper is kept out of landfills where it has the potential to pollute the environment. The manufacture of INSU-GREEN products produces zero scrap. In addition, customized recycling programs can be set up to recycle INSU-GREEN products. The most important green attribute of INSU-GREEN products to the homeowner is the savings on energy bills.

 

 

INSU-GREEN Panels Provide a Green, Efficient, Non-Toxic Thermal Solution, Acoustical Control, and Fire Protection

  • Save up to 40% on power bill

  • Reduces Room Temperature by up to 8°C

  • Can Have a STC Factor of Up to 80

  • Easy To Install, Does Not Irritate Skin

  • Mold and Fungus Resistant

  • Insect and Rodent Repellant

Insu-Green Advantages

INSU-GREEN panels combine ease of installation with superior thermal and acoustical performance making them a smart choice for owners and contractors. INSU-GREEN products are code compliant, Class A fire rated and mold resistant (contains EPA Registered fungicide to resist the growth of mold). Plus, INSU-GREEN materials can save up to 40% on energy bills compared to fiberglass insulation.

INSU-GREEN panels thermally outperform many fiberglass products by reducing air infiltration. The dense fibers of INSU-GREEN panels not only reduce air infiltration, but control and deaden sound, reducing airborne sound transmission from room to room and blocking outdoor noise for a noticeable quietness. A quieter, more air tight home is achieved with INSU-GREEN insulation products.

Sound Transmission Class (STC) Charts

Sound Transmission Class (STC) Rating

Building Component STC
1/4-inch plate glass 26
3/4-inch plywood 28
1/2-inch gypsum board, both sides of 2x4 studs 33
1/4-inch steel plate 36
Concrete block: Autoclaved aerated 45
3-inch concrete wall 47
6-inch reinforced concrete slab (4-1/8" thick) 44
6-inch concrete block wall 42
8-inch reinforced concrete wall 51
12-inch concrete block wall 53
12-inch brick 56
2x4 wood studs (16" o.c.) with 1/2" GWB both sides 33-39
1-5/8" inch steel studs (24" o.c.) with 1/2" GWB both sides 39
3-5/8" inch steel studs (24" o.c.) with 1/2" GWB both sides 40-44

Changes in STC and Apparent Loudness

Changes in
STC Rating		 Changes in Apparent Loudness
+/- 1 Almost imperceptible
+/- 3 Just perceptible
+/- 5 Clearly noticeable
+/- 10 Twice (or half) as loud
STC Privacy Afforded
25 Normal speech easily understood
30 Normal speech audible but not intelligible
35 Loud speech audible and fairly understandable
40 Loud speech audible but not intelligible
45 Loud speech barely audible
50 Shouting barely audible
55 Shouting not audible
60+ Superior soundproofing; most sounds inaudible

STC Guidelines for INSU-GREEN Cellulose Insulation

General guidelines for controlling noise between spaces:

  • INSU-GREEN cellulose insulation outperforms all other insulation systems for sound attenuation. In a typical 2 x 4 wall with a single layer of 1/2” drywall on each side (Tested STC):
    • INSU-GREEN cellulose STC 41
    • Fiberglass or mineral fiber STC 38
    • Icynene STC 37
    • The installed performance in batt insulation systems is typically well below that of their tested STC values
  • Metal studs perform better than wood studs by about 5db.
  • Staggering the studs or using dual studs can provide a substantial increase in sound isolation.
  • Increasing the size of the air space in a wall or window assembly will improve its sound isolation.
  • Resilient channel can improve the STC ratings of an assembly and is necessary to improve the Impact Insulation Class “IIC” in floor / ceiling assemblies.
  • A wall must extend to the structural deck in order to achieve optimal isolation. Walls extending only to a dropped ceiling will result in poor sound isolation.
  • Sound will travel through the weakest structural elements, which, many times, are doors, windows or electrical outlets.

The STC of wall assemblies filled with INSU-GREEN cellulose insulation can be estimated by using the table below. Start with an uninsulated 2 x 4 wall and than add the other components to achieve the overall STC for the wall assembly.

STC Additive Estimator for Cellulose Walls

STC Wall Component
27 Starting Wall: Uninsulated wood studs 2 x 4 16" o/c
+3 Studs 24" o/c
+5 Metal studs
+3 1/2" Gypsum
+4 1/2" Type X gypsum
+4 5/8" Gypsum
+5 5/8" Type X gypsum
+2 3/8" Plywood
+3 1/2" Plywood
+4 5/8" Plywood
+3 3/8" OSB
+4 1/2" OSB
+5 5/8" OSB
+8 3 1/2" INSU-GREEN Cellulose
+14 5 1/2" INSU-GREEN Cellulose
+3 Resilient Channel