Blown in cellulose is an excellent repalcement for fiberglass
Foam insulation a superior alternative in the right application
To view video on the value of proper insulation and air sealing click on either of the above pictures and highlight URL on the bottom of the picture. Then follow the arrow to Search on Google. Please note that AWS does not recommend insulating the basement overhead with FHA heat.
Something to think about
Most single-family homes lose 3-6 times as much heat through transmission – as a result of insufficient insulation in floors, walls, ceiling or roof - as through air leakage. [FN Krigger, Residential Energy, p.101. Saturn Resource Management Inc., 2004]
Alternative insulation materials such as the denim based insulation shown above can be effective but are more costly at this time
Insulation must be correctly installed and appropriate for the application. Use a insulation professional that offers more than one alternative to meet your needs.
Foasm is avery effective product. There are severral types of foam including more environmentally friendly products. A must for new construction and should be considered where the application allows
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