Blown-in Insulation
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Going Above Prescriptive Code Insulation Values
How much is too much? Consider this rough cost-benefit analysis of adding extra cellulose insulation to an attic floor.
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Shrinking Supplies of Old Newspapers Challenge Cellulose Manufacturers
Recycled cardboard boxes are stepping into the breach
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How to Insulate an Attic Floor
If you’re building a new home, remember to seal the air leaks before you insulate
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Adding Blown-in Fiberglass Insulation
Increasing the R-value of your attic insulationLess dusty than cellulose, blown-in fiberglass increases R-value and installs quickly.
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Insulating With Damp-Spray Cellulose
It’s cheaper than spray foam, air-seals better than fiberglass, and has more recycled content than both of them
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Getting to Know Spider Insulation
Spray-applied fiberglass insulation offers huge benefits over fiberglass batts and even has some advantages over cellulose
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Video: Dense-packed cellulose
How to install dense-packed cellulose insulation in walls: Two representatives from National Fiber, Bill Hulstrunk and Chris White, share their dense-packing tips
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Blown Insulation for Attics: Fiberglass vs. Cellulose
Both perform better than batts and are less expensive than spray polyurethane. Neither is perfect.