Insulation materials

I spend a lot of time studying insulation--which is one of the most important components of any green home or commercial building. I have a new favorite. Foamglas® building insulation has been made by Pittsburgh Corning for many decades and is widely used in Europe. For the past decade or two, however, it has only been actively marketed in North America for industrial applications. (It’s been listed in our GreenSpec Directory as an industrial insulation material for years.)

The five most popular types of insulation are fiberglass, mineral wool, cellulose, polyurethane foam and polystyrene. Many homeowners prefer fiberglass or polystyrene over the others because they are more affordable, and are generally easier to install for someone who’s going the DIY route instead of consulting the likes of Hire It Done to find a…Read more →

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The University of Bath is testing a number of waste materials to assess their thermal performance as potential materials for insulating buildings.

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Cement coatings can provide an attractive cover for foam foundation insulation. But use metal or plastic reinforcing if you want the cement finish to last.

Foam board insulation is easy to use and is a great DIY way to add some insulation. It comes in standard sheets and in many thicknesses.

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What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. An expert home inspector goes through which attic insulation types work best in specific situations.

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[Photo credit: CertainTeed] Made from polyurethane, spray foam insulation reduces air leakage better than any other type of insulation. It easily fills the nooks and crannies of unusually shaped building…

Foamglas is an inorganic, high-compressive-strength insulation with no need for flame retardants or other hazardous chemicals.

Here are the steps for retrofitting wall insulation batts in your existing home. Be mindful that homes of a certain age are likely to have hazardous materials in their make up that could be released when modifying or removing them.

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Mineral wool and fiberglass insulation are two of the most popular home insulation materials. These insulation materials can be used to insulate residential basements, wall cavities, and attic spaces. Both mineral wool and fiberglass insulation have distinct benefits and drawbacks. Both are effective under different situations, and therefore, well suited to varying types of applications.