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Insulation System Fact Sheet 
National Research Home Park -- Insulation System Fact Sheet
Facts on Recycling, Energy Conservation, Additional Energy Efficiency Factors, Safety, History, Technology and Standards.  

"Colorado Study" 
The Colorado Study: Energy Conservation -- Cellulose -vs- Fiberglass
Three-fold brochure describes research results of a detailed and impartial university study showing superior performance of cellulose insulation. (Source: Colorado University)  


Consumer Update Insulation Effectiveness 

Consumer Update: Cellulose -vs- Fiberglass
"When you consider performance and safety factors the balance swings to cellulose building insulation."   Facts on Thermal Resistance (R-Value), Settling and Loss of R-Value, Air Infiltration, Convection, Water Vapor Sorption, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Corrosion Resistance, Installation in Limited Spaces and Recycled Content & Environmental Issues.  


R-19 Fiberglass Batting Only Delivers R-11 Value  

R-19 Fiberglass Batting Only Delivers R-11 Value
New research from Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) confirms that fiberglass batts in 2” x 4” and 2” x 6” walls provide much less than their stated R-Value.  


Consumer Update -- Straight Talk About Building Insulation and Fire 

Consumer Update: Straight Talk About Building Insulation and Fire
Facts about safety of cellulose insulation.


Evidence of Rational Market Valuations for Home Energy Efficiency
 

Evidence of Rational Market Valuations for Home Energy Efficiency
Facts about energy efficient homes.

 

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