Abstract: An insulation product includes a first layer of a fibrous insulating material, a second layer of a facing material attached to a first surface of the first layer, and a third layer of a slip sheet material and/or a lubricant attached to a second surface of the first layer. The first surface and the second surface are on opposite sides of the first layer and are parallel to one another. For certain applications, the insulation product may include a layer of a slip sheet material and/or lubricant attached to the first surface of the first layer instead of the second layer of a facing material.

Abstract: A machine for distributing insulation material from a package of compressed insulation material has a chute having an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end configured to receive compressed insulation material. A lower unit has a shredding chamber configured to receive the insulation material from the outlet end of the chute. The shredding chamber includes shredders and at least one agitator configured to condition the insulation material, thereby forming conditioned insulation material. A discharge mechanism receives the conditioned insulation material exiting the shredding chamber and distributes the conditioned insulation material into a distribution airstream. A blower is configured to provide the distribution airstream flowing through the discharge mechanism, the blower driven by a blower motor.

Abstract: An insulation system includes roof sheathing panels, spaced apart structural members, a plurality of pins, insulation support material, and insulation. The plurality of pins are secured to the roof sheathing panels, the structural members, or both. The insulation support material is connected to the pins to form an insulation cavity below the roof sheathing panels and below the structural members. Insulation is disposed on the insulation support material, between the spaced apart structural members and directly under the bottommost surfaces of the structural members.

Abstract: A fibrous insulation member, a mechanism for attaching the insulation member to a building structure, and a method for attaching the insulation member to a structure utilizing the mechanism. The insulation member including a fibrous insulation body having a first lateral surface, a second lateral surface spaced apart from the first lateral surface, and a face extending from the first lateral surface to the second lateral surface. The insulation member also including a facing having a first portion attached to the face and extending the width of the face, and a second portion extending beyond the first lateral surface, the second portion having a first thickness and including a first guide having a second thickness greater than the first thickness.

Abstract: A machine for distributing insulation material from a package of compressed insulation material has a chute having an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end configured to receive compressed insulation material. A lower unit has a shredding chamber configured to receive the insulation material from the outlet end of the chute. The shredding chamber includes shredders and at least one agitator configured to condition the insulation material, thereby forming conditioned insulation material. A discharge mechanism receives the conditioned insulation material exiting the shredding chamber and distributes the conditioned insulation material into a distribution airstream. A blower is configured to provide the distribution airstream flowing through the discharge mechanism, the blower driven by a blower motor.

Abstract: A fibrous insulation member, a mechanism for attaching the insulation member to a building structure, and a method for attaching the insulation member to a structure utilizing the mechanism. The insulation member including a fibrous insulation body having a first lateral surface, a second lateral surface spaced apart from the first lateral surface, and a face extending from the first lateral surface to the second lateral surface. The insulation member also including a facing having a first portion attached to the face and extending the width of the face, and a second portion extending beyond the first lateral surface, the second portion having a first thickness and including a first guide having a second thickness greater than the first thickness.

Abstract: An insulation system includes roof sheathing panels, spaced apart structural members, a first insulation material, and a second insulation material. The first insulation material is disposed between pairs of the spaced apart structural members. The second insulation material is disposed across the spaced apart structural members and the first insulation material, such that both the spaced apart structural members and the first insulation material are covered by the second insulation material.