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Natural resources are depleting at an alarming rate, and it is essential to use them judiciously. Green insulation is the result of such a thought process. Sound Insulation and insulation against weather are energy and cost-efficient options; however, they involve certain synthetic materials which when disposed, would prove to be a threat to the environmen. Variety of new and innovative material are now being employed to provide customers with a clean and Green Insulation.
Using recycled insulation material is one such viable option. Recycled insulation material include fiberglass, cellulose, rock wool and cotton. These recycled material undergo appropriate industrial treatment so as to make them fit for insulation purposes.
Hemp is a natural material that has been recognized as an effective material to be used for insulation. Polyester fibers, however, need to be incorporated in the hemp insulation mats to make it a sustainable product. Hemp insulating mats are available in various sizes for ceiling, wall and floor insulation.
Mineral wool is another eco-friendly alternative for your insulation needs. This product has a unique advantage of adsorbing carbon dioxide, thus, lending you a clean environment inside the house. Not only this, wool does not cause skin irritation unlike its synthetic counterparts and thus qualifies as a safe insulating material, along with from being environment friendly.
Foam Insulation, another 'green' option, is done by spraying foam on the walls. The sprayed foam settles, expands and solidifies, thereby providing effective insulation. It is the most efficient and effective eco-friendly insulation material. Since the product expands, it fills in all the crevices and holes completely. Apart from this, it has the natural ability of being fire- retardant and moisture resistant. Due to all these excellent insulating properties, foam insulation saves heavily on electricity bills, and has widely been employed by households world over.
Another option for insulation is in the form of soy-based polyurethane. As the name suggests, this product uses soy bean oil which is an organic product. Moreover, the added polyurethane makes it resistant to any kind of natural growth, thereby making it completely safe and functional. Another innovative method of insulation that has come to fore utilizes farm waste and mushroom mycelia. This insulation is completely organic and the results are as good as rigid board insulation.
These green products are not only good for the environment but are good for the environment inside your house as well. Insulating your house using these material will result in significant energy and cost savings for you.
