Insulation Installation Checklist (Thermal and Acoustic)

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This Template was installed 3 times.

Pre-Installation Assessment & Planning

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Ensuring the site is prepared and the correct materials are selected based on design specifications and site conditions.

Review Approved Insulation Design & Specifications?

Describe Site Conditions (Weather, Accessibility, Existing Structures)

Ambient Temperature (for material handling considerations)

Scheduled Start Date for Insulation Installation

Identify any potential hazards or safety concerns related to the installation?

Identify required permits and approvals?

Upload Insulation Design Drawings/Specifications

Material Verification & Handling

2 of 9

Checking delivered insulation materials against specifications and handling them appropriately to prevent damage.

Material Batch Number

Material Type Confirmed (e.g., Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, Spray Foam)

Quantity Received (Units)

Quantity Required (Units - per drawings)

Packaging Condition

Notes on Packaging/Material Condition (if applicable)

Photo Evidence of Material Condition (if applicable)

Storage Location

Surface Preparation

3 of 9

Ensuring surfaces to be insulated are clean, dry, and structurally sound.

Describe Existing Surface Condition

Surface Cleaning Required?

Surface Moisture Content (%)

Surface Repair Required?

Describe any Surface Repairs Performed

Surface Temperature (°C)

Surface Levelness (acceptable tolerances met?)

Insulation Installation - Thermal

4 of 9

Specific steps and checks for thermal insulation installation (e.g., wall cavities, roofs, floors).

R-Value Achieved (Measured)

Insulation Type Installed

Insulation Thickness (inches)

Areas Insulated (Check all that apply)

Notes on Installation Challenges/Adjustments

Orientation of Insulation (if applicable)

Density of Insulation (lbs/cubic foot)

Insulation Installation - Acoustic

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Specific steps and checks for acoustic insulation installation (e.g., soundproofing walls, ceilings, floors).

Insulation Thickness (mm)

Insulation Type (Acoustic)

Specific Acoustic Performance Requirements (e.g., STC/ITC ratings)

Areas requiring additional acoustic treatment (Check all that apply)

Details of Decoupling Methods (if applicable)

Sound Isolation Clips Used (If Applicable)

Photos of installed acoustic insulation

Vapor/Air Barrier Installation (If Applicable)

6 of 9

Proper installation of vapor and air barriers according to code and design.

Vapor Barrier Required?

Air Barrier Required?

Vapor/Air Barrier Material Specification

Vapor Permeance Rating (if applicable)

Installation Method Description

Overlap Distance (inches)

Seam Treatment Methods Used

Any observed issues during installation?

Sealing & Caulking

7 of 9

Ensuring all gaps and penetrations are sealed to prevent thermal bridging and air leakage.

Caulk Type Verified Against Specification?

Description of areas sealed with caulk (e.g., around windows, doors, penetrations)

Estimated Length of Caulk Used (in meters/feet)

Penetrations (pipes, wires) Properly Sealed?

Areas where sealant/caulk was applied (check all that apply)

Details on any areas requiring special sealing techniques (if applicable)

Expansion Joints Sealed/Bridged Appropriately?

Quality Control & Inspection

8 of 9

Comprehensive inspection to verify proper installation and adherence to specifications.

R-Value Verification

Sound Transmission Class (STC) Verification (if applicable)

Visual Inspection - Insulation Coverage

Detailed Notes on Visual Inspection

Vapor Barrier Integrity (If Applicable)

Photographic Evidence (Optional)

Compliance with Project Specifications

Inspector's Name

Inspection Date

Post-Installation Clean-up & Documentation

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Final checks, site clean-up, and record-keeping for future reference.

General Site Clean-up Notes

Estimated Debris Volume (cubic meters)

Date of Clean-up Completion

Name of Clean-up Personnel

Waste Disposal Method

Other Waste Disposal Details (If applicable)

Photos of Post-Installation Condition

Project Record Reference Number

Insulation Installer Signature

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