Insulation Products Los Angeles CA

Insulation is inherently green for its energy-saving properties in Los Angeles. Here's a look deeper to see how each type measures up on other eco factors. Read on the following article to learn more information.

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Insulation represents an inherently green building material because it is designed to save energy. Still, while any insulation is better than none, the many choices present a broad range of benefits, with certain products inherently more ecological than others.

Here is a sampling of the major types of insulation, their properties, and their sustainability beyond simply saving energy.

Fiberglass

Ubiquitous and economical, fiberglass represents the largest share of the market, comprising more than 50% of the insulation installed in the U.S. in 2007, according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA). It’s available in loose form for blown-in installation and in blankets, rolls, and batts for compression installation. Depending on density, both blown and stuffed fiberglass products provide R-13 to R-15 in a 2x4 wall cavity. Medium-density fiberglass designed for 2x6 constructions now provides R-21. In a 9?1/2-inch (2x10) cavity, high-density fiberglass can deliver a whopping R-38.

All fiberglass insulation manufacturers use 25% to 40% recycled glass in their products, according to Paul Bertram, director of environment and sustainability for NAIMA. The balance is sand, an abundant natural resource, with chemical binders added to create loft and a cohesive mat in the case of batt-style insulation.

One ecological issue with fiberglass is that glass and sand have to bake at extremely high temperatures to produce fibers.

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