Green Insulation
Worldwide concern for the environment has led many builders to use eco-friendly products to protect diminishing ecological resources and reduce toxic buildings. Natural materials, to include insulation, are healthy, healing, inspiring and beautiful.
Natural cotton fibers
A product identified as UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber insulation is made of high quality natural fibers and contains no chemical irritants. This is a product that is safe for you and the environment. This insulation meets the highest ASTM testing standards for fire and smoke, fungi resistance and corrosiveness and is a Class A building product. The recycled natural fibers make this product an ideal choice to be “green” and allow the builders to use a sustainable material in the building.
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation is most often made from recycled materials such as newspapers and other paper products. Because the cellulose insulation is made from locally available materials, it is less costly than other types of insulation. The fire retardant quality makes it easy to use to meet the ASTM fire ratings. Cellulose insulation is very easy to use and will itch as fiberglass insulations do. The low cost of this insulation makes it a great choice to keep a building project under budget. For the homeowner that wishes to insulate with this product, there are many large chain hardware stores that will supply the blower for free to blow the insulation into ceilings, walls and floors when the materials are bought at their location.
Rice Hull Insulation
The eco-friendly insulation of made of rice hull is resilient as well as being a product that is easily provided over and over again. Rice hull insulation does not decay nor does it burn very easily. Manufacturers use processes to make this material for insulation to come in line with the R-3 rating per inc. Rice hulls will not hold enough moisture to support fungus or mold growth. This product has no added chemicals that will hurt people’s health or the environment
These are just three of the eco-friendly options available to builders and renovators. Most natural materials are not only safe and less costly than other types of insulators; they help sustain the environment as well. Savings is realized in several manners. There will not be medical bills due to allergic reactions to microfibers floating in the air from traditional insulation products. The “green insulation is much more cost effective in the long run because of the durability. It will not have to be replaced as often. To get your next home improvement project into the “green” check into the options available to find the right one for your building needs. Your home will benefit and so will the environment.