What to look for when buying insulation?
Look for the “R-value.” “R” means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulation power. The R-value must be disclosed for most insulation products. (Pipe and duct insulation are the exceptions, although duct wrap is covered.) For instance, if you buy loose-fill insulation with an R-value of 38 from Company A, it will have the same insulating power as loose-fill insulation with an R-value of 38 from Company B. You also can compare the R-value of one type of insulation to another, such as loose-fill to blanket. Back To Top Mold and Cellulose Insulation Mold, which has been part of the natural environment for several hundred million years, has recently become a matter of intense national concern, especially within the building industry. Construction of tighter buildings and inappropriate approaches to moisture control are often cited as contributing to the seemingly higher incidence of mold-associated problems being reported today. Another likely cause is incr
