FRM B4-59 Rev No: Page: Of: Thermal Insulation Program Certification Report

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1 Number: KCR Issue Date: 8/14/2013 Revision Date: 9/16/2016 Re evaluation Date: 9/16/2019 Licensee EPA Organizational ID: This is issued by Keystone Certifications, Inc. (KCI) and is only valid when signed by an authorized KCI representative. This indicates that the named Licensee product was evaluated in accordance with Policy and found to be in conformance with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Definitions and Testing Requirements for Residential Insulation V1.0, the referenced standard(s) and building codes. Production insulation of this model name are qualified for the application of the Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR Educational Product Graphic in accordance with Seal & Insulate with ENERGY STAR Program for Residential Insulation Manufacturers Partner Commitments and for the optional application of certification labels by the named Licensee. Ongoing product conformance can be verified at. Licensee Information: Carolina Precision Fibers 145 Factory Street Ronda, NC Product Information: Model Name(s): GreenShield Loose Fill Stabilized Cellulose Insulation, GreenShield Premium Cellulose Insulation, GreenShield Stabilized Loose Fill Low Dust Cellulose Insulation. Product Type: Cellulose Insulation Family / Series Qualification Product Description Product is gray, odorless cellulosic loose fill fiber insulation material treated with inorganic salts imparting flame retardant properties. Material per ASTM C Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose Fill Thermal Insulation Class A (Class 1) manufactured primarily from recycled paper and available in 26 and 30 lb bags. Product Uses The products are designed to be used in Attic (horizontal) and above grade Sidewall (vertical) system applications in both new construction and remodeling. Referenced Standards EPA Definitions and Testing Requirements for Residential Insulation Version 1.0 (Rev. Mar 2013) ASTM C Standard Test Method for Steady State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus R Value calculated per ASTM C1045 ASTM E Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials CAN/ULC S102.2 Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies ASTM E Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source ASTM C739 11, Section 10, Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose Fill Thermal Insulation Referenced Building Codes 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) Section R302.10

2 Definitions Loose Fill Insulation: Insulation in granular, nodular, fibrous, powdery, or similar form designed to be installed by pouring, blowing, or hand placement. Materials may include, but are not limited to fiber glass, cellulose, cotton, or wool. Flame Spread Index: The characteristic of a material to resist the spreading of flames when exposed to flame or fire compared to red oak and inorganic cement. R value: The inverse of the time rate of heat flow through a body from one of its bounding surfaces to the other surface for a unit temperature difference between the two surfaces, under steady state conditions, per unit area. For the purposes of this program, Imperial units will only be accepted [(h ft2 F)/Btu]. Smoke Development Index: The characteristic of a material to emit smoke when exposed to flame or fire compared to red oak and inorganic cement. Qualifying Test Information (all test results from Keystone recognized, accredited laboratories) Testing Laboratory: Test Report No(s): R & D Services, Inc. & Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. RD13253 R1, SAT 004B Qualifying Test Results Test Specimen: Carolina Precision Fibers, Inc., GreenShield Loose Fill Stabilized Cellulose Insulation; Blown Using a Krendl Machine and Conditioned for > 72 hours at / 3.6ºF and 50 +/ 5% RH. ASTM C , Section 8 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose Fill Thermal Insulation. Test/Density Application Rep Thickness Test Results Requirement Complies C518 Thermal Test (H * ft 2 * o F)/Btu R/In. S&I V1.0 2 A b 1.5 PCF Horizontal Claims Not > 10% Above Yes 3.1 PCF Vertical Claims Not > 10% Above Yes ASTM E84 12c Surface Burn Test Index IRC 2012 R PCF Flame Yes 2.1 PCF Smoke Yes Critical Radiant Flux Length of Burn Avg CRF Density ASTM C Section 10 & 60.1 cm 0.25 W/cm² 1.46 lb/ft³ 0.12 W/ cm² Yes ASTM E

3 GreenShield Loose Fill Stabilized Cellulose Insulation. Coverage Table Attic Application (Horizontal Ceiling Area) for 26 lb bags R 75 o F Initial Installed Minimum Long Term Settled Thickness (in.) Bags / 1000 ft 2 Maximum Net Coverage ft 2 / Bag Minimum (lbs) GreenShield Loose Fill Stabilized Cellulose Insulation Coverage Table Attic Application (Horizontal Ceiling Area) for 30 lb bags R 75 o F Initial Installed Minimum Settled Bags / 1000 ft 2 Maximum Net Coverage ft 2 / Bag Minimum (lbs)

4 GreenShield Stabilized Loose Fill Low Dust Cellulose Insulation Coverage Table Attic Application (Horizontal Ceiling Area) for 26 lb bags R 75 o F Initial Installed Minimum Settled Bags / 1000 ft 2 Maximum Net Coverage ft 2 / Bag Minimum (lbs) GreenShield Stabilized Loose Fill Low Dust Cellulose Insulation Coverage Table Attic Application (Horizontal Ceiling Area) for 30 lb bags R 75 o F Initial Installed Minimum Settled Bags / 1000 ft 2 Maximum Net Coverage ft 2 / Bag Minimum (lbs)

5 Coverage Table Sidewall Application (Vertical Wall) for 26 lb bag R 75 o F Maximum Net Coverage ft 2 Minimum / Bag 16 oc 24 oc 13 ( 2 x 4 ) ( 2 x 6 ) ( 2 x 8 ) ( 2 x 10 ) Coverage Table Sidewall Application (Vertical Wall) for 30 lb bag R 75 o F Maximum Net Coverage ft 2 Minimum / Bag 16 oc 24 oc 13 ( 2 x 4 ) ( 2 x 6 ) ( 2 x 8 ) ( 2 x 10 ) Field Preparation Attic (Horizontal) Applications Preliminary Inspection An inspection of the building should be made prior to installation. Special consideration should be given to the following areas: Holes in ceilings that would allow the insulation to escape, should be sealed. Openings in heating or air conditioning air systems, in insulated areas, must have blocking placed around them but not restricting air flow. Preparations New Construction: Where individual vents are used in the soffit, the rafter space immediately in front of and on either side of the vent should be provided with an air chute (See Figure 1A and Figure 1B). Other spaces should be totally blocked. Where a continuous strip vent is used in the soffit, an air chute should be provided every third rafter space with the other spaces completely blocked (See Figure 1A and Figure 1B). Insulating the corners of the attics in building with hip roofs may require special nozzles or placement tools. Alternately, corners can be insulated with suitable insulation before the drywall or plastic board is installed. Any other areas inaccessible after the interior finish is installed must be handled in like manner. Figure 1A Preparations Existing Structures: In joint areas, where soffit vents are installed, the opening from attic into the soffit area may be blocked by batt type insulation between and at the end of the joists (See Figure 1C). Insulation should not totally fill the space between ceiling and roof. There should be a 1 inch (2.54 cm) opening next to the roof for ventilation from the soffit area, a chute or use of a baffle may be installed per this Section and Figure 1B and 1D. Figure 1B

6 Preparations New and Existing Structures: Blocking should be placed around access to the attic to prevent insulation from falling out. Blocking should be placed around recessed light or heating fixtures, chimneys and flues. Clearance between heat producing elements and combustible construction should follow applicable codes. Blocking should be permanently placed so as to keep insulation a minimum of 3 inches away from all sides of recessed lighting fixtures and other heat producing devices. The open area above recessed lighting fixtures and other heat producing devices should not be insulated per the National Electrical Code unless otherwise specified by the device manufacturer installation instructions. Cabinet bulkheads, stairway wells and wall cavities which open into the attic should be covered by backer board to support the insulation. Using a permanent marker and tape measure, mark rafters to the desired initial installed thickness. These marks can be referenced when blowing in the insulation. Install a rigid barrier around access hole at least as high as the insulation after installed. Place blowing machine on a dry level surface. Figure 1C Supply power to the blower motor unit per the manufacturer s instructions. The agitator motor requires its own 20 amp breaker. Attach blowing hose to the machine and move into area to be insulated along with the corded remote switch. Two people are Figure 1D required to do the job safely one person will be in the attic with the hose and remote blowing the insulation in place. The other person will need to keep the hopper of the blower full of loose fill insulation. Make sure the area around the hopper is clean of construction debris. This will keep from damaging the machine when reusing the spilled insulation on the floor. Coverage Requirements: When installing insulation, care should be taken not to exceed the square foot coverage shown on the Coverage Table Attic System Application (Horizontal) above and on the product label. The thickness specified is the minimum thickness required for a given R value. The initial installed thickness in attic applications will exceed the settled thickness shown on the coverage chart. The bag count and weight per square foot requirements of the coverage chart must be followed to provide the specified R value at settled density. Installation Instructions Attic (Horizontal) Applications When installing insulation by pneumatic means, it is important that the application machine be set and operated as recommended by the machine manufacturer. The installer must wear a particulate respirator. Accessible Attic Areas Begin to insulate at the farthest point away from the attic access point of entry. Fill area to the required thickness to obtain the required predetermined thermal resistance keeping the blowing hose horizontal and close to the installation surface. Warning: Only ceiling joists should be stepped on when working in attics, high risk of falling through ceiling if drywall between ceiling joists is used as a walking surface. Use the markings on the rafters and a ruler to insure the proper depth. Do not block soffits with insulation. Do not cover heat sources with insulation. Use all the insulation required to

7 achieve the required density and R value. Empty the machine when finished and return to the retailer. Only dislodge hopper jams and clean out the machine when it is turned off and disconnected from the electrical power source! Enclosed Ceiling Cavities Installations of this type must be made by pneumatic means and the cavity should be completely filled. This is done by inserting a fill tube into each cavity and withdrawing it as the cavity is filled. The air setting on the machine should be set as recommended by the machine manufacturer for sidewall application. Coverage will be proportional to that shown on the manufacturer s coverage chart under sidewalls, depending on the cavity size. Figure 2 Field Preparation Sidewall (Vertical) Applications Preliminary Inspection An inspection of the building should be made prior to installation. Special consideration should be given to the following areas: Holes in sidewalls, that would allow the insulation to escape, should be sealed. Weak areas of interior walls that may not be able to withstand pressures during the filling operation should be reinforced or filled using less pressure. Walls with alteration, such as build in bookshelves and cabinets, which may create isolated cavities, will require special entry holes. Figure 3 Wall cavities, which are used as air ducts for heating or air conditioning systems, must not be filled with insulation. Openings in heating or air conditioning air systems, in insulated areas, must have blocking placed around them but not restricting air flow. Wall cavities, which open in basements or crawl spaces, must be sealed. The external siding of existing buildings should be inspected for paint peeling or other evidence of moisture problems. Insulation alone may not solve such problems. Other remedial actions may be necessary. Preparations New and Existing Structures: Small cavities around door and window frames should be insulated prior to the installation of the interior covering. The material should not be forced into the cavity so tightly that frames are distorted. Blocking should be placed around access to the attic to prevent insulation from falling out. Blocking should be placed around recessed light or heating fixtures, chimneys and flues. Clearance between heat producing elements and combustible construction should follow applicable codes. Blocking should be permanently placed so as to keep insulation a minimum of 3 inches away from all sides of recessed lighting fixtures and other heatproducing devices. The open area above recessed lighting fixtures and other heat producing devices should not be insulated per the Nation Electrical Code unless otherwise specified by the device manufacturer installation instructions. Cabinet bulkheads, stairway wells and wall cavities which open into the attic should be covered by backer board to support the insulation.

8 The open side of any wall between a heated and unheated area should be covered by backer board to form a cavity to retain loose fill material (See Figure 3). Place blowing machine on a dry level surface. Attach blowing hose to the machine and move into area to be insulated along with the corded remote switch. Two people are required to do the job safely one person will be in the attic with the hose and remote blowing the insulation in place. The other person will need to keep the hopper of the blower full of insulation. Make sure the area around the hopper is clean of construction debris. This will keep from damaging the machine when reusing the spilled insulation on the floor. Coverage Requirements: When installing insulation, care should be taken not to exceed the square foot coverage shown on the Coverage Table Sidewall Applications above and on the product label. The specified coverage is based on stud systems 16 OC. The stud framing is included in the coverage chart. The bag count and weight per square foot requirements of the coverage chart must be followed to provide the specified R value at settled density. Installation Instructions Sidewall (Vertical) Applications When installing insulation by pneumatic means, it is important that the application machine be set and operated as recommended by the machine manufacturer. The installer must wear a particulate respirator. Installation into sidewall cavities must be made by pneumatic means. The air setting on the machine should be set as recommended by the machine manufacturer according to the size nozzle being used. After holes are drilled, all cavities should be checked for fire blocks or other obstructions with an electrician s fish tape or other similar tool. A mathematical check should be made in the first few stud space to assure that the proper amount of insulation is being installed. (See Coverage Table Sidewall Application ) Filling through external siding in applications of this type, the following procedure is recommended. Drill holes 5/8 inch to 2 inches (1.59 to 5.08 cm) in diameter, depending on the siding, in each wall cavity. Vertical distance between the holes and top or bottom plate should not exceed 2 feet (.62 m) and the vertical distance between holes should not exceed 5 feet (1.52 m). Homes with shingle or lapped siding should have the holes drilled as near the shadow line as possible. Homes with brick veneer should have holes 5/8 inch to ¾ inch (1.59 to 1.9 cm) in diameter drilled in the mortar joints. All holes should be filled with suitable plugs (See Figure 4A). Filling with fill tube in some applications is desirable. When using this method, only one entry hole per cavity is necessary. The fill tube should be inserted far enough to reach within 18 inches (45.72 cm) of the plate farthest from the point of entry. Fill tube size will depend upon the size of hole which can be drilled. See Figures 4B and 4C for alternate points of entry for the fill tube. Figure 4A Figure 4B Figure 4C Excerpts from CIMA Technical Bulletin #2 used with permission.

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10 Certificate Revisions Rev # Date Description 0 9/6/2013 Initial Issued: V /12/2015 Revised to update coverage for GreenShield Stabilized 30lb bag 2 9/16/ year Reevalation/Recertification