93 in. length for modular eight-foot-ish wall layouts and pre-cut studs
Key features
Unfaced format for project-specific vapor and smart-retarder detailing
R-15 labeled performance in a 3.5 in. thick batt for 2×4 cavities
Technical specifications
| R-Value | 15.0 |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 3.5 in |
| Width | 15.0 in |
| Length | 93.0 in |
| Coverage | 77.5 sq ft/pack |
| Material | Fiberglass (PINK Next Gen), unfaced |
| Fire rating | ASTM C665; unfaced glass fibers classified noncombustible per ASTM E136 in manufacturer documentation. Unfaced PINK Next Gen acceptable ICC types I–V per OC literature. |
| Sound rating | Cavity-fill fiberglass improves typical wall STC versus an empty cavity; assembly STC depends on studs, layers, and openings. |
| Density | Light-density flexible batt per ASTM C665 manufacturer listings; see TDS for product-specific values. |
| Thermal conductivity | See manufacturer TDS (ASTM C518) for tested thermal conductivity at labeled R-value. |
| Framing width | 15 in. width for 16 in. on-center stud spacing in nominal 2×4 walls. |
| Construction type | Wood-frame and light-gauge metal-frame cavity construction |
| Application area | Wood- and metal-framed walls, floors, roof/ceilings; interior side of basement and unvented crawlspace walls per code and OC literature. |
Product details
About 77.5 square feet per package (IDI-listed coverage). Primary use: nominal 2×4 exterior or partition walls on 16 in. on-center framing where the specifier selects unfaced R-15 cavity fill and wants 93 in. lengths aligned with commercial pre-cut stud workflows.
ME22 packages PINK Next Gen Fiberglas at 3.5 in. labeled thickness for R-15 performance, 15 in. width for the common 14-1/2 in. clear bay, and 93 in. length as the distributor-listed module. Unfacing removes factory kraft as a vapor-retarder layer—pair the batt with approved interior or exterior vapor control strategies required by IECC and local amendments.
Coverage differs from kraft ME21 at the same nominal dimensions because bundle counts and packaging geometry differ by SKU—never swap square-foot constants between item numbers on the same takeoff sheet.
Manufactured to ASTM C665; unfaced glass fiber insulation is classified noncombustible per ASTM E136 in manufacturer documentation, with unfaced PINK Next Gen listed for ICC construction types I through V when installed per OC guidance. GREENGUARD certification with formaldehyde-free validation and a UL Environment EPD support typical submittals.
Commercial TI schedules often standardize on unfaced batts when the vapor retarder is a smart membrane or poly installed as a separate pass—coordinate sequencing so air sealing precedes cavity fill where the QA plan requires it.
Submittal discipline: keep the distributor-listed dimensions (3.5 in. × 15.0 in. × 93.0 in.) and about 77.5 square feet per package attached to the same SKU on purchase orders, delivery tickets, and photos for QA. Authoritative tested language and code-oriented statements belong in the current manufacturer technical data sheet at https://www.idi-insulation.com/media/pdfresources/1004346_data_sheet.pdf.
Documents & certifications
Technical data sheet
Manufacturer-tested R-value, coverage, fire notes, and handling—use for submittals, RFIs, and field QA.
Download PDF (opens in new tab)Certifications & compliance
GREENGUARD (formaldehyde-free validated), UL Environment EPD, California Title 24 Article 3 insulating materials
Frequently asked questions
Why is ME22 coverage higher than ME21 on IDI listings?
Why is ME22 coverage higher than ME21 on IDI listings?
Packaging and pieces per bundle differ between faced and unfaced SKUs even when labeled batt dimensions are similar. Always bid using the distributor-listed square feet per package for the exact item number.
ME22 versus ME21 for the same wall module?
ME22 versus ME21 for the same wall module?
ME21 is kraft-faced; ME22 is unfaced at the same 3.5 × 15 × 93 in. geometry per IDI. Match the facing decision to your approved vapor-control assembly.
Can I install unfaced batts in metal studs?
Can I install unfaced batts in metal studs?
Owens Corning literature lists metal-framed cavity applications for PINK Next Gen batts, but thermal bridging and compliant liner requirements differ from wood framing—coordinate with your energy consultant.
Do I need poly with ME22?
Do I need poly with ME22?
That depends on climate zone, assembly, and local amendments—not on the insulation product alone. Follow IECC and your hygrothermal plan.