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Insulation made of Fiber Glass is not absorbent; any moisture lies on the surface of the fibers, not inside them. If exposed to moisture vapour, the moisture passes through the fiber glass insulation and condenses on the next interface below the dew point temperature. Deposited droplets may evaporate over time or simply drain off. In this way the insulation resists any permanent loss of R-value.

Fiber glass insulation does not cause corrosion of metal objects or damage to wood or steel framing elements. In order to make proper glass fibers, the composition of molten glass has to be maintained within a very narrow range. Representative insulation materials are tested for fungi resistance and corrosives, and long term storage thickness recovery on a routine basis.

The Fiber Glass insulation materials thereby maintain their resistance to moisture damage and do not support biological and bacterial growth.

Owens Corning fiber glass insulation products are clearly labelled by R-value. Those values are based on tests made by accredited laboratories using current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods. Furthermore, fiber glass batt and loose fill insulation’s are factory-engineered to retain their thermal performance for the lifetime of the product. Properly installed, they will not significantly sag or settle, thereby assuring that the installed R-value is maintained. (Tests done on fiber glass insulation from a 40-year-old building in Ohio confirmed that, despite the age of the material, the fiber glass insulation had retained its original thermal performance.) Fiber glass batts and properly installed loose-fill insulation’s are not significantly affected by convection (the upward movement of warm air). The Canadian insulation standard has incorporated minimum thermal resistivity requirements for batts and loose-fill insulation which restricts the design of loose-fill insulation’s and ensure suitable performance even in extremely cold weather environments.

Dry Cellulose

Dry cellulose is used in retrofitting old homes by blowing the cellulose into holes drilled into the tops of the walls. It can also be blown into a new wall construction by using temporary retainers or netting that is clamped in place then removed once the cellulose has reached the appropriate density. This form of application does settle as much as 20% but the stated R-value of the cellulose is accurate after settling occurs. In addition, a dense-pack option can be used to reduce settling and further minimize air gaps. Dense-pack places pressure on the cavity, and should be done by an experienced installer.

Loose fill in walls is an antiquated technique of using cellulose in wall cavities. The home performance industry and its accrediting bodies support the dense-pack standard of insulating wall cavities, which does not settle. This method stops the stack effect and convective loops in wall cavities.

Spray-applied cellulose

Spray-applied cellulose is used for applying cellulose to new wall construction. The differences are the addition of water to the cellulose while spraying as well as adding some kind of moisture retardant such as chlorine to prevent mold cultures. In some cases the insulation might also mix in a very small percentage of adhesive or activate a dry adhesive present in the cellulose. Wet-spray allows application without the need for a temporary retainer. In addition, wet-spray allows for an even better seal of the insulated cavity against air infiltration and eliminates settling problems. Wet-spray installation requires that the wall be allowed to dry for a minimum of 24 hours (or until maximum of 25% moisture is reached) before being covered.

To build a better thermal envelope, we need to look at the second law of thermodynamics. This law states that heat flows in one direction, from a warm space to a cold one. For example, warm air inside a home will flow to the cooler air outside during winter months. Fiberglass batt insulation helps prevent this from happening, but there’s a better method for preventing heat loss.

The best practice for insulating is to use spray foam insulation to fill the spaces between the framing studs in the walls. Spray foam insulation is nontoxic and typically has a lifetime guarantee. It expands to about 100 times its original volume, so it fills in air gaps unlike standard fiberglass insulation. Over time, as the house expands and contracts, so will the foam insulation. This eliminates cracks and spaces for warm air to escape.

• Polyurethane Spray Foam is an effective air barrier.
• Polyurethane Spray Foam is commonly used to prevent drafts from windows, doors, attics and floor boards creating a more comfortable indoor environment.
• Polyurethane Spray Foam helps minimize air-borne sound transmission.

Impede entry of insects and pests

• Sealing gaps with Polyurethane Spray Foam from the outside provides a barrier against insects and other pests.

The FOAMULAR® CodeBord™ Air Barrier System uses a compression-type seal to achieve extraordinary levels of air-tightness, and durability. Walls utilizing this system have been tested to a pressure of 1,200 Pa (which is comparable to pressures exerted by hurricane force winds), meeting and surpassing the structural and air-tightness requirements as established by the National Research Council of Canada.

An insulating panel and gasket system on the outside of the building frame helps to control the leakage of air. Openings around windows and doors, and at other penetrations in the envelope, are sealed with foam, Owens Corning Acrylic Seam and Flashing Tape or caulking to provide the continuous air-tightness. The FOAMULAR® CodeBord™ Air Barrier System also makes use of conventional air barrier technologies (e.g. polyethylene, housewrap, tape, caulking etc.) as required in some cases to provide continuity across all building assemblies.