Racine Home Insulators, LLC offers a unique method of installing the cellulose insulation in new construction homes. The system is called ParPac and this system uses a 3 ply plastic membrane that is reinforced with tire thread. The membrane does 3 important things: Encloses the stud cavities to hold the
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Insulation Materials: Cellulose vs Fiberglass
The Colorado Study Energy Conservation vs. Fiberglass The University of Colorado at Denver School of Architecture and Planning studied the energy conservation efficiency of two test buildings that differed only in the insulation systems that had been installed. Building “A” was insulated with 5.5 inches of cellulose in the walls
Continue readingInsulating exterior walls: Proper methods for older homes
How are the exterior walls of older homes insulated? If you are planning to insulate the walls of an existing home be sure to choose the proper method. Fiberglass is most common in new construction homes where batts can be easily rolled into an open stud cavity. But getting insulation
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