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The R-value of GreenFiber GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation, or its ability to stop heat transfer, remains consistent through a greater temperature and application range, keeping heat in during the winter, and out during the summer. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission developed an insulation rating mechanism to help end the false and misleading claims about insulation that once abounded. Called R-value, this rating is based on a laboratory measurement, the R-factor, which reflects a material's ability to stop or slow heat transfer. When you're shopping for insulation or talking to your builder, understanding R-value can help you make intelligent choices about insulation. But, in the real world environment of your side walls and attic, there are variables that change how that insulation will perform. For one thing, R-value changes with extreme temperatures. So attic insulation rated R-38 will perform at a different R-value at 20°F below zero. Why is this an important distinction? The effective R-values of both GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation and fiberglass may change under very cold temperatures. While loose-fill fiberglass can lose as much as half its R-value at 20°F below zero, GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation actually performs at a higher R-value at 20°F below than it does at a pleasant 70°F. Those were the findings of tests conducted by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. And what it means is that GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation works hardest when it's needed most. So R-value is a useful measurement of thermal resistance, but it's important to remember that R-value is just one piece of the equation. If a house isn't properly sealed and there are gaps in the insulation, a high R-value isn't going to keep that home comfortable. Heat seeks cold spots in much the same way that water runs down a drain, or rain finds its way to a hole in the roof. It doesn't matter if the rest of the roof is performing to specification if water finds the one hole. Because it forms a seamless protective blanket, GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation effectively fills those gaps. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation forms a monolithic blanket of protection—blocking air infiltration and convection currents that are both primary causes of energy loss. Imagine heating your home in the winter or cooling your home in the summer…and then leaving the front door open. If you add up all the possible air leaks in a typical home—cracks at the joints in the frame; small spaces around windows and doors; areas around pipes, ducts, vents and electrical outlets—it can have the same effect as an open door or window. When batt insulation is cut or forced to fit around irregular shapes, gaps can result that enable air to pass right through. That's called air infiltration or air leakage, and it can account for as much as a third of heat loss in a home. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation, however, is blown or sprayed into place, preventing gaps and stopping air leaks better because of the way it's applied. And GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation is two to three times more dense than comparable fiberglass batts. That means heated air can't transfer through dense GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation as easily as it does through typically installed fiberglass. Installing insulation properly is the first step in making sure your home is more comfortable and energy efficient. One important component of any home is the pressure barrier. The pressure barrier is defined as a continuous plane that separates the conditioned area of the building from the unconditioned area. Drywall is the most common pressure barrier in construction today. Insulation should always be in direct contact with the pressure barrier of the building. This standard of effective thermal installation means that the insulation has no gaps, no voids, no compression, no misalignment and no wind intrusion. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation can increase a wall's fire resistance by 22-57%. Cellulose insulation is non-toxic, and GreenFiber guarantees its products for the life of your house. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation has been proven to increase a wall's fire resistance 22-57% and exceeds the tough fire safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In laboratory fire resistance tests of wall assemblies and full-scale building demonstrations, structures with GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation out performed fiberglass and uninsulated structures by 22-57%. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Underwriters Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy have all documented the permanency of fire retardants in cellulose insulation. The boric acid flame retardant used in GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation is infused in the natural fibers of the cellulose. During a fire, the retardant melts and holds the heat until the cellulose fibers char. The cellulose then becomes a layer of carbon protection, because the charred fibers won't burn. The density of GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation prevents the passage of flames and hot gases, so fire does not spread as readily into GreenFiber -installed walls or ceilings, and GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation restricts the amount of oxygen available to support combustion. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation has a Class 1/A rating (FSC 25) for flame spread, and a smoke development rating of less than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Because of the fire retardant application, GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation has been proven more effective in actual fire situations in maintaining the structural members of a home. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation resists moisture, reduces noise, and preserves natural resources. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation fibers have a natural ability to handle moisture. Moisture vapor in the air is absorbed and released depending upon the relative humidity of the surrounding air. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation has a Noise Reduction Coefficient of 0.90 (90% of sound energy absorbed). It is so effective at keeping outside noises out, that it is used as an enhanced sound control material for homes located in airport flight paths! GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation is a non-toxic natural product made from 85% recycled paper fiber, reducing landfill waste. Each 40 sq. ft. bag contains the equivalent of about 46 Sunday newspapers. It is processed by electrically-driven mills that consume relatively little energy when operating, and which can be shut down completely at the end of the production day. This lowers energy consumption, allowing GreenFiber to manufacture one, two or three shifts to meet customer demand Install GreenFiber® loose-fill attic insulation yourself, or have stabilized insulation installed by a GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation professional. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation may be used in walls and attics of residential or commercial structures. It may be used in cathedral or flat ceilings, crawl spaces, basements and as insulation under floors. GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation may be blown in horizontal applications such as attics and crawl spaces, and professionally sprayed (with carefully controlled moisture) into wall cavities and attics in new construction. Click here to return to the Pure Energy Home Page |
