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| Insulation is widely being employed, as it not only | | | | |
| helps conserve energy efficient but is a cost | | | | Cotton is another commonly employed insulating |
| effective measure as well. Insulation is provided | | | | material in this category. It is available in the form |
| by restricting air flow through areas like an atrium, | | | | of batts and rolls unlike cellulose and works best |
| doors, windows, and so on by sealing the airways | | | | for open walls. However, it can also be used to |
| with the help of insulating materials. The materials | | | | block small gaps in the roofs or attics as well. |
| are present in a wide range and can be installed | | | | |
| by a variety of methods. The home owners just | | | | Out of all the green insulation options available, |
| need to know their exact requirements in order | | | | foam insulation, makes for the most sought after |
| to pick an appropriate combination for insulation. | | | | and the most efficientform of green insulation |
| | | | | available. It is not a petrochemical based product |
| Insulation is an environment friendly practice | | | | and instead is derived from an organic oil base. |
| however certain materials used for insulation are | | | | |
| synthetic that may pose a problem at the time | | | | Foam Insulationhas the property to expand and |
| of disposal. Therefore, recycled and natural | | | | harden. This property lends the users the |
| products have also been employed now to make | | | | convenience of directly spraying the foam on the |
| it a complete 'green' solution for home | | | | gap left while installing windows or even for larger |
| improvement. | | | | areas like an Atrium. It slowly expands to block |
| | | | | the opening and later hardens to completely seal |
| Green Insulation as it is popularly called, engages | | | | it. Since, it has an oil base; foam insulation does |
| many a materials like cellulose, cotton, fiberglass, | | | | not allow moisture to be absorbed in the insulated |
| polyisocyanurate, polystyrene–expanded | | | | areas and thus prevents dampness. Foam |
| (EPS), polystyrene–extruded (XPS), spray | | | | insulation, thus, allows the users to save as much |
| polyurethane foam (SPF), mineral wool (or rock | | | | as 40% of the total energy consumption. |
| wool). All these materials are natural and recycled | | | | |
| and thus eco- friendly. Not only this, these are | | | | Apart from this, removal and disposal of green |
| available at comparatively reasonable prices, since | | | | insulation is also easier compared to its synthetic |
| they are produced from waste material. | | | | counterparts. Green Insulation, therefore, not only |
| | | | | provides for an eco-friendly option but also |
| Cellulose is mostly utilized in a loose-fill form and is | | | | presents the users with more economical and |
| ideal for retro fitting insulation since it can easily | | | | convenient alternatives to opt for. |