subject: Fiberglass Insulation Alternatives [print this page] Insulation can cut heating and air costsInsulation can cut heating and air costs. Fiberglass insulation has always been the first choice, but not anymore. The fact it has bad inventory problems make it cheaper. Fiber insulation is considerably cheaper than fiberglass.
Nowadays when building home, people are usually more sensitive to energy issues. Today it's a subject that is on the hot topics list, while 20 years ago, it wasn't spoken of. Home builders are now using their solutions to energy problems as selling points. If these subjects are part of marketing now, environmental and energy consciousness has come full circle.
Do you ever wonder what happens to the newspaper that you haul out to the curb with other recycling? They go into insulation products! This type of insulation is easily taking over fiberglass. This is known as fiber insulation, and it is way more environmentally friendly.
Fiber insulation is usually made of newspapers that are recycled. The same ones that you take to the recycle bin each week. Small pieces of cardboard may also be mixed in. The paper is shredded and treated with acrylic binders to make the material stay together. It is then coated with fire retardant materials.
Fiber insulation comes in a loose fill form. It is blown into areas needing insulation. Usually, you buy it dry, but you can find wet versions.
Newspapers are recycled by many. On trash day, take a look down the street. You'll probably find recycle boxes filled with newspaper. This helps mass produce shredded newspaper. This stuff can't get done fast enough! The material is very cheap because there is an inventory problem. Fiber insulation can cost 25 percent less that fiberglass.
Fiber insulation is a fantastic method to go for. Let them know you want the stuff made out of newspapers.
