What is CertainTeed insulation made of?

CertainTeed Sustainable Insulation is made of fiberglass that consists of rapidly renewable content, a high percentage of recycled glass, and a new plant-based binder that has no formaldehyde, harsh acrylics, dyes or unnecessary fire retardants added.

What is the typical recycled content of fiberglass insulation?

Fiberglass loose-fill insulation is made from molten glass that is spun or blown into fibers. Most manufacturers use 40% to 60% recycled glass content.

What is Unfaced building insulation?

Unfaced means the insulation lacks a vapor retarder (paper or plastic facing). Kraft-faced insulation includes a paper vapor retarder, which helps prevent mold and mildew. The insulation should be snug in the cavity, but not compressed.

Is batt insulation sustainable?

But as it turns out, insulation can be green, as in earth-friendly, too! Fiberglass insulation, a.k.a. “the pink stuff,” may be the cheapest option, but it’s far from the most eco-friendly. The making of fiberglass insulation is an energy-intensive process — up to 10 times more so than eco-friendly alternatives.

How long is a bat of insulation?

The longest fiberglass insulation batts are 96 inches, but these are typically reserved for metal framing. Batts are also available in lengths of 48 inches and 93 inches, which are better suited for residential applications.

Who makes yellow insulation?

John Mansville produces fiberglass insulation that’s white and green. Yellow is another common color. The color is provided by the resin-based binder that helps to hold the spun glass fibers together. Thermally, the differently colored batts perform the same, offering an R-value of about 3.14 per inch of thickness.

How can thermal bridging be reduced?

To completely eliminate any type of thermal bridging, special care needs to be taken with the home’s windows and doors. caulk all seams around openings in the home to prevent air transfer. use insulating glass or foam-core doors.

Which way do you face insulation?

The first layer should have the facing against the drywall to act as a vapor barrier. (The general rule for insulation is that the facing always goes toward the conditioned space.)

Where can unfaced insulation be used?

Unfaced insulation is great for new construction, remodels, walls, floors, ceilings, basements, attics and crawlspaces. It’s best used for interior wall applications that do not face the outside and also in rooms that don’t need moisture control, like living rooms, dining rooms and studies.

What is the most sustainable insulation?

Cellulose insulation is one of the most environmentally friendly home insulation materials. It is made up of 80 to 85% recycled newsprint, and the remaining 15% consists of borax, boric acid or ammonium sulfate, which helps make the newsprint fibers more fire-resistant—and can help to repel insects!

Why do we use CertainTeed insulation in buildings?

At CertainTeed, we believe in a higher level of comfort. We believe in Complete Comfort, where your insulation system successfully controls thermal performance, air tightness, moisture management, and acoustics. That’s why we offer the most complete line of insulation products that work together to ensure every building achieves Complete Comfort.

Are there any LEED credit calculators for CertainTeed?

Significantly streamlining green building specification and documentation, CertainTeed has integrated its interior product lines into ecoScorecard™ and SmartBIM® online tools.

What kind of insulation is good for LEED?

LEED standards consider products that are engineered with recycled glass content, provide EPDs and transparency documentation, meet the VOC requitements, have GREENGUARD certifications and that may use regional materials. Specifying Knauf Insulation fiberglass insulation can put you on the right track for LEED certification.

What kind of insulation is used in crimped pipe?

In addition, the recycled content of CertainTeed fiberglass insulation meets the EPA minimum Recovered Material Guideline for fiberglass products consisting of preconsumer and post-consumer glass cullet. CertainTeed Sustainable Insulation is GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage.