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CertainTeed Insulation Honored as Supplier of the Year by Insulate America (ebuild)

Insulate America, an association of independent insulation contractors, has honored CertainTeed Corporation with its Supplier of the Year Award. The award was given in recognition of CertainTeed's outstanding and ongoing support of Insulate America. "CertainTeed has been extremely supportive of Insulate America and our members are always saying what a great company it is to work with," says David Beam, President of Insulate America. "Our relationship with CertainTeed continues to grow and strengthen throughout the organization."

Pour Fill Insulation (Journal of Light Construction)

Although spray-foam insulation is generally used when the wall-board or plaster has been stripped from the framing, it can be applied under other conditions, too. Icynene's Pour Fill insulation, for instance, is injected into the stud cavity through 1-inch holes; the material expands to 60 times its original size, giving a 2x4 wall an R-value of 14. Unlike cellulose and other blow-in products, Pour Fill doesn't settle over time. 800/758-7325. www.icynene.com

Energy Savers (CUSTOM HOME Magazine)

When it comes to green building products, insulation stands out as a natural fit. After all, one of the main tenets of green building is increasing energy efficiency, and long before being green was in vogue, that's always been insulation's primary purpose. Now, with the rush toward all things green in the home building industry, insulation is one of the first categories builders look to when setting out to construct an environmentally friendly home.

Cocoon Cellulose Insulation (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

US GreenFiber. The firm says its Cocoon cellulose insulation line contains 80 percent recycled paper and provides outstanding resistance to heat flow for thermal applications, noise suppression for acoustical treatments, and added fire resistance for fire-rated assemblies. The company supports energy conservation programs focused on environmental responsibility. 800-228-0024.

Engineered Cellulose Insulation with 85% Recycled Newsprint (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Nu-Wool. Engineered cellulose insulation contains 85 percent recycled newsprint, an attribute the manufacturer says makes it one of the "greenest" products available. Nu-Wool processes more than 150 tons of recycled paper each business day, or the equivalent of 2,550 trees. 800-748-0128.

PerfectFill Insulation (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Guardian Fiberglass. This firm has received Greenguard certification for children and schools on numerous products, including its AsureR, UltraFitDS, and AtticGuard Loosefill offerings, meeting stringent standards for indoor air quality. Its PerfectFill insulation is a new fiberglass insulation that uses netting and formaldehyde-free white blowing wool in wall, floor, and ceiling cavities. 800-569-4262.

Optima Fiberglass Blow-In Fiberglass Insulation (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

CertainTeed. Optima fiberglass insulation is a blow-in blanket system for new construction closed-cavity applications such as sidewalls, cathedral ceilings, and floors. It's comprised of a non-woven fabric facing behind which the insulation is blown dry, without additives or moisture. The product has Greenguard certification for low emissions, and contains 20 percent recycled content. 800-233-8990.

Propink Complete Blown-In Wall System (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Owens Corning. The Propink Complete blown-in wall system is designed for enclosed cavities, including walls and ceilings, and is Greenguard certified for children and schools. The manufacturer says it will not settle, rot, or decay, enabling consistent R-values of R-15 in 2x4 construction and R-23 in 2x6 construction. A dry system, it doesn't add moisture to the wall or ceiling cavity. 800-438-7465.

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