Guardian Batt Insulation - Staple Optionalal

Applications
The Staple Optional® products are designed for use in wood frame cavities. The friction fit application is recommended for vertical walls only. Always use stapling method when installing in ceiling or horizontal wall applications.

Benefits
Staple Optional® kraft faced batts can be used in any wood frame vertical wall application. Whether for installation in an interior wall or exterior wall, it allows the installer to bring only one product to the job site for either application.

Technical Data
Thermal Values • R-value is determined using industry standard test method ASTM C 518 by accredited NVLAP testing facilities.

ASTM C 665 requirements include the following test methods:

• ASTM C 518 and C 687 – Thermal Resistance (R-Value)
• ASTM E 84 – Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E 970 – Critical Radiant Flux
• ASTM E 96 – Water Vapor Permeance
• ASTM C 553 – Moisture Absorption
• ASTM C 1304 – Odor Emission
• ASTM C 665 SECT 13.8 – Corrosiveness
• ASTM C 1338 – Fungi Resistance
• ASTM C 1104/C 1104M – Test Method Water Vapor Absorption

Guardian Fatt Batt

Benefits

• Highest R-value batt available in the market - R-49 ( 15” Thick)
• Easy one-step application
• Labor Savings
• Helps meet the New Energy Codes
• Eliminates the need to install multiple thickness of batts or additional loose fill installation for higher R-value specifications

Technical Data
R-value is determined using industry standard test method ASTM C 518 by accredited NVLAP testing facilities. ASTM C 665 requirements include the following test methods:

• ASTM C 518 and C 687 – Thermal Resistance (R-Value)
• ASTM E 84 – Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E 970 – Critical Radiant Flux
• ASTM E 96 – Water Vapor Permeance
• ASTM C 553 – Moisture Absorption
• ASTM C 1304 – Odor Emission
• ASTM C 665 SECT 13.8 – Corrosiveness
• ASTM C 1338 – Fungi Resistance
• ASTM C 1104/C 1104M – Test Method Water Vapor Absorption