INSTALLATION

General

1. Because UltraTouch is compressed for shipping purposes, give it a quick shake prior to installing. This will help accelerate the natural rebounding properties of the fibers.
2. Install UltraTouch between the studs by simply fitting each batt firmly into place. If building codes require a vapor barrier, it should be applied towards the living area.
3. Cut or tear the insulation to fit snugly around obstructions such as plumbing, vent lines, and electrical boxes. Use any left over pieces to fill small openings around windows and doors.
4. If required, either a 4-mil or 6-mil poly-vapor retarder should be installed on exterior walls. The interior finish material such as drywall should be installed as soon as the insulation is placed.

Helpful Hint: Did you know that a continuous poly-vapor retarder is a more effective vapor retarder than individual kraft faced batts?  It also requires less labor!

WALLS 

UltraTouch cotton batts are a friction fit product. This means that they are slightly oversized for standard wall cavities. To install, merely insert the batt between the studding and tuck it in to ensure a tight fit. Approximate 30% of the batt's in each bag of UltraTouch are perforated for easy tearing to fit “off-size” cavities.

CEILINGS

UltraTouch cotton batts can be layered to achieve higher R-Values in ceiling applications. It is best to alternate the direction of the batts in each layer. UltraTouch can be secured to the joists using either wire or a mesh. This will ensure the batts remain in place until drywall has been installed.