Owens Corning R-13 EcoTouch Insulation Roll vs Owens Corning EcoTouch R-13 Kraft Faced Insulation

Both are Owens Corning R-13 fiberglass rolls with the same EcoTouch fiber and similar thermal performance. The real split is the facing: the Kraft Faced roll has a vapor-retarding paper face that staples to studs and suits exterior walls in cold climates, while the unfaced PINK FIBERGLAS roll is for interior walls, attics and anywhere a separate vapor barrier is used or none is needed. Owners of both praise the soft, low-dust fiber and fast install; the faced roll adds stiffness and a built-in barrier, the unfaced roll is more flexible for layering and rewrapping.

• Choose the unfaced EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS roll if you are insulating interior partitions, attic floors or adding a second layer, or if your wall already has a separate vapor barrier.
• Choose the Kraft Faced R-13 roll if you are insulating exterior wood-frame walls and want a built-in vapor retarder that staples in place and holds its shape in the cavity.