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Control Moisture. Don't let it control you.

DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS
DryRight is a first-of-its-kind insulation product combining a dependable, thermally efficient fiber glass batt with MemBrain™ - The Smart Vapor Retarder, our advanced vapor retarder that actually changes its permeability based on humidity conditions. Simply put, DryRight helps keep moisture out of your wall cavities. Good moisture control helps reduce the risk of mold and mildew.

DryRight insulation is intended for use in residential and commercial construction as a thermal and acoustical insulation in wall and ceiling cavities. Installing DryRight insulation is an easy, cost-effective method to help conserve energy. It also offers thermal properties and excellent acoustical performance. The product is also GREENGUARD® Certified which means it is regularly tested for low emissions of formaldehyde, VOCs, respirable particles and other pollutants using the strongest environmental protocols.

KEEPS MOISTURE OUT.
During the heating season, when average relative humidities in insulated cavities are typically low, DryRight’s facing works as a vapor barrier. How? The facing’s molecular scale pores close under dry conditions, blocking vapor transmission and keeping moisture out of the wall cavity.

LETS MOISTURE OUT.
During the cooling season when average relative humidities are typically high, DryRight’s unique facing changes its permeance to increase the closed building envelope system’s drying potential. How? The facing’s molecular-scale pores open under moist conditions, allowing water vapor to exit the wall cavity.

Protected by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign patents:
U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,808,772; 6,878,455; 6,890,666; and 7,008,800
Can. Pat. No. 2215502
Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
 
 

These insulation products may qualify for energy tax credits. For more information, visit the CertainTeed Energy Tax Credit page, or certainteed.com/itools for your area’s specific rebates and incentives.

 

CertainTeed cares about the environment and Building Responsibly™, and for more than 100 years has maintained a commitment to provide sustainable, innovative solutions that improve energy efficiency and comfort. From production to product, CertainTeed's focus has been on minimizing its impact on the environment by reducing energy consumption, conserving renewable resources and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. And with our Sustainable Insulation® fiber glass products, the mission continues. Visit www.sustainableinsulation.com for more information or watch our YouTube video

 

 

COMPLIANCES
Model Building Codes:
  • ICC
  • New York—NYS UFPBC Article 15
  • California and Minnesota


Material Standards:
  • ASTM C665 Section 7.4, Water-Vapor Permeance
  • ASTM E96


Fire Resistance:
Not intended for exposed applications
DryRight batts have a Class A or I rating

Physical/Chemical Properties:
Thermal Performance:
  • ASTM C518 R-Values for insulation only


Water Vapor Sorption:
  • ASTM C1104 ≤5%


Water Vapor Permeance:
  • ≤1.0 perm (57ng/Pa•s•m2) (ASTM E96, Desiccant method) Dry Cup Mean Relative Humidity=25%
  • > 8 perms (1,144ng/Pa•s•m2) (ASTM E96, Water method) Wet Cup Mean Relative Humidity=75%


Fungi Resistance:
  • No growth (ASTM C1338)

DryRight is designed to be installed on the warm-in-winter side of the insulation (toward the interior). Fiber glass insulation is noncombustible. However, the facing should not be left exposed. Special care should be taken when working close to the facing with an open flame. Special flame resistant facings are available for exposed applications.

Studs
DryRight insulation friction-fits between studs. No stapling required.

Ceiling Joists
DryRight insulation is placed between the joists with the vapor retarder facing down. Only unfaced insulation is installed over existing insulation.

Floor Joists
DryRight insulation is installed with the vapor retarder facing up and in contact with the floor. All insulation must be supported between joists with wire supports, by lacing wire across joists or other approved methods. Check with CertainTeed for more details before installation.

Cathedral Ceilings
Install DryRight insulation with vapor retarder facing down. A 1" vented air space is recommended between insulation and roof sheathing.

CertainTeed recommends that its products be installed according to the recommendations of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA).
 

For information and how-to videos, visit our YouTube page

 

Refer to CertainTeed’s Lifetime Limited Insulation Warranty for Fiber Glass Building Insulation.

CertainTeed insulation products improve building energy efficiency and reduce building energy consumption for the life of the structure. As a result, they help conserve nonrenewable energy sources, decrease dependence on foreign oil and lower greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the recycled content of CertainTeed fiber glass insulation meets the EPA minimum Recovered Material Guideline for fiber glass products consisting of preconsumer and post-consumer glass cullet.

 

CertainTeed Sustainable Insulation is GREENGUARD® Children & Schools Certified. Most CertainTeed fiber glass insulation products have been certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute ,and meets the GREENGUARD's rigorous standards for low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, including formaldehyde.


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