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Cellulose Insulation - ebuild (5/11/2009)
- This cellulose insulation is made from a minimum 85% post-consumer recyclednewspaper and cardboard. The pulp is fiberized and treated with fireretardant chemicals to render it fire resistant per the building codes andASTM specifications. The blown-in insulation provides a continuous blanketwith an R-value of 3.8 per inch, the company says. The product features ahigh R-factor, low-air permeability, excellent acoustical properties, andhigh post-consumer recovered content. 419-562-1337 419.562.1337.
InsulSafe SP Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation- ebuild (5/11/2009)
- Designed for attic areas, InsulSafe SP blown-in fiberglass insulation is manufactured with no formaldehyde and is Greenguard certified. The product offers up to 20% better coverage versus competitors, the company says, with one bag covering up to 67 square feet. InsulSafe SP installed in the attic at 11 3/4 inches is R-30 and 14 1/2 inches is R-38. 800.233.8990.
- Filling the Void
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/6/2009)
- Insulation represents an inherently green building material because it is designed to save energy. Still, the many choices present a broad range of benefits, with certain products inherently more ecological than others.
Spray-Foam Insulation- ebuild (3/9/2009)
- The company's new LD-R-50 spray-foam insulation has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture's BioPreferred status for use of rapidly renewable materials. The insulation is made using castor oil, a natural product that is extracted from the castor plant. The product is water-blown and free of HCFCs and PBDEs. 800-758-7325.
EcoBatt Glasswool Insulation- REMODELING Magazine (2/2/2009)
- EcoBatt Glasswool Insulation products incorporate Ecose technology, a binding agent that converts organic materials into an inert polymer, bonding the glasswool insulation fibers together. EcoBatt combines a minimum of 30% postconsumer recycled glass with sand and Ecose technology, which is up to 70% less energy-intensive than traditional binders. The combination reduces the product
CertainTeed Insulation Honored as Supplier of the Year by Insulate America- ebuild (12/5/2007)
- 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 (9/7/2007)
- 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 (5/31/2007)
- 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.
Engineered Cellulose Insulation with 85 Percent Recycled Newsprint- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/9/2007)
- 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.
Cocoon Cellulose Insulation- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/9/2007)
- 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.
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