SANCTUARY® DEFENSE Blow-In or Spray-Applied Insulation
SANCTUARY DEFENSE is a high-performance, all-in-one cellulose insulation treated with BORABARRIER® 1 EPA-registered pesticide that ensures long-lasting protection from pests. Blown in, dense-packed or spray-applied, this cellulose is the smartest way to insulate a home, providing superior quiet, comfort, efficiency and fire protection.
Note: SANCTUARY DEFENSE is not available through retailers. Please contact a Territory Sales Representative on how to buy.
- Bag Size 25 lbs.
- R‑value per Inch 3.7
- Coverage 27.4 sq. ft. per bag at R-30
- Insulation Type Cellulose
Applications
- Walls
- Attics
- Floors
- Ceilings
Certifications
Product Features
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25 Types of Household Pests KilledEco-friendly barrier that protects the insulation against common pests in attics, walls, ceilings and floors.1
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60% Reduction in Sound Power2Best-in-class acoustic performance reduces unwanted sound to create a quieter and more peaceful home.
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25% Savings on Heating and Cooling3Keeps indoor temperatures steady while reducing energy bills.
Common access points that make every home a target
Every year, common pests such as ants, cockroaches and termites wreak havoc on homes, causing billions of dollars in damage. Although over 8.3 million homes are treated for pests, many homeowners still find themselves susceptible because some types of insulation harbor pests.
Technical Information
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Data Chart
| Flammability Characteristics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical radiant flux | Smoldering Combustion | Flame Spread | Smoke Developed |
| Greater than or equal to 0.12 w/cm sq ft | Less than or equal to 15.0 percent | 10 | 0 |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Corrosiveness | Fungi resistance |
| Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Physical Characteristics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (settled) | Thermal resistance | Moisture Absorption | Odor emission |
| 1.5 pcf | 3.7 R/in. (at 4 in. thickness) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| 25lbs (11.3kg) | ||||||||
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R-Value at 75° Mean Temp. | Minimum Thickness (inches) | Net Coverage (no adjustment for framing) | Net Coverage (adjusted for 2" x 6" framing on 16" centers) | |||||
STABILIZED Initial Thickness | LOOSE-FILL Initial Installed Thickness | Settled Thickness | Maximum Sq. Ft. per Bag | Minimum Bags per 1,000 Sq. Ft. | Minimum Weight per Sq. Ft. | Maximum Sq. Ft. per Bag | Minimum Bags per 1,000 Sq. Ft. | |
| 13 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 65.8 | 15.2 | 0.38 | 72.6 | 13.8 |
| 19 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 44.2 | 22.6 | 0.57 | 48.8 | 20.5 |
| 22 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.1 | 38.0 | 26.3 | 0.66 | 41.2 | 24.2 |
| 30 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 25.9 | 38.6 | 0.97 | 27.4 | 36.5 |
| 38 | 10.9 | 11.2 | 10.4 | 19.0 | 52.6 | 1.32 | 19.9 | 50.1 |
| 44 | 12.6 | 12.9 | 12.0 | 15.7 | 63.5 | 1.59 | 16.5 | 60.8 |
| 49 | 13.9 | 14.3 | 13.3 | 14.1 | 70.8 | 1.80 | 14.6 | 68.5 |
| 60 | 16.9 | 17.3 | 16.1 | 11.6 | 86.0 | 2.20 | 12.0 | 83.5 |
| Dry Dense-Pack Sidewall & Floor Applications (3.5 pcf minimum installed density) | |||||
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| Framing | Thermal Resistance (R value) | Installed Thickness (Inches) | Minimum Wt Per Square foot lb/ft2 | Maximum Coverage per Bag (Adjusted Framing) | |
| 16 inch o.c. ft2/Bag | 24 inch o.c. ft2/Bag | ||||
| 2 x 4 | 13 | 3.5 | 1.02 | 27.0 | 26.1 |
| 2 x 6 | 21 | 5.5 | 1.60 | 17.2 | 16.6 |
| 2 x 8 | 28 | 7.5 | 2.19 | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Spray-Applied Sidewall Applications (2.75 pcf minimum installed density) | |||||
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| Framing | Thermal Resistance (R value) | Installed Thickness (Inches) | Minimum Wt Per Square foot lb/ft2 | Maximum Coverage per Bag (Adjusted Framing) | |
| 16 inch o.c. ft2/Bag | 24 inch o.c. ft2/Bag | ||||
| 2 x 4 | 13 | 3.5 | 0.79 | 35.0 | 33.8 |
| 2 x 6 | 21 | 5.5 | 1.24 | 22.3 | 21.6 |
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