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Green Facts
- Cellulose takes less energy to make than any other
insulation material. This is known as embodied energy and includes the
total energy required to transport raw materials, manufacture and
distribute the product. Fiberglass has up to 10 times more embodied
energy than cellulose and foam products up to 64 times.2
- Cellulose has the highest level of recycled content in
the insulation industry - up to 85%. Cellulose insulation is made with
recycled paper, paper that might otherwise end up in a landfill.
Fiberglass has a maximum of 40% recycled content and foam products
little or none.
- Cellulose insulation, by utilizing recycled paper, helps
prevent the release of the greenhouse gas methane which would result if
that same paper were sent to a landfill to decompose.
- Cellulose insulation scrap is recovered and recycled
on-site. Fiberglass and foam residue go to a landfill, and don’t
decompose.
- Cellulose insulation is regionally produced. Using local recycling programs and independent recyclers, and servicing communities close to home, brings new meaning to the slogan “Think Globally, Act Locally.”
MEASURING INSULATION
You can determine the R-value of existing insulation by measuring its thickness or depth and consulting the chart below for the appropriate type.
Example: You have 3+ inches of fiberglass blanket insulation in your attic. The chart shows it has the R-value of approximately R-11. The recommended R-value for full ceiling insulation is R-38. You need to add insulation having an R-value of 27. This can be accomplished with 11-14 inches of loose fill fiberglass or about 9-9 1/2 inches of fiberglass blanket.
| Thickness for Insulations to Obtain R-values (Inches) (1) | ||||
| Loose and Blown Fill (4) | ||||
| R-Value (2) | Mineral Fiber Blanket or Batts (3) | Fiberglass | Rock Wool | Cellulosic Fiber (5) |
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| R-11 | 3¼ - 3¾ | 4 - 5¼ | 3½ | 3¾ |
| R-19 | 5¾ - 6¼ | 7 - 8¾ | 6¼ | 6½ |
| R-30 | 9 - 9½ | 11 - 14 | 9¾ | 10½ |
| R-38 | 11½ - 12 | 14 - 17¾ | 12¼ | 13 |
| R-49 | 15 - 15½ | 18 - 23 | 16 | 17 |
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