Learning About Insulation—Why Choose Blown Fiberglass Insulation?

Couple in attic learning about insulation

You've made a great decision to investigate the type of insulation you should put into your home. Insulation is the only permanent component in your home that should never need replaced, upgraded or improved and will pay you dividends on the initial investment. While there are many options available for insulating your home—traditional fiberglass batt, spray foam and blow-in cellulose—We feel that loose-fill blown fiberglass insulation using the Blow-In-Blanket® System (BIBS®) is by far the most cost effective, health conscious, and energy efficient solution on the market today. We invite you to explore this section of our site containing materials designed to help you learn and compare the insulation options available for your home.

WHAT IS LOOSE-FILL BLOWN FIBERGLASS INSULATION?

Loose-fill blown fiberglass insulation is made from virgin fiberglass meaning there are absolutely no chemicals or additives applied to it – simply it’s pure glass. It is installed by pneumatically injecting it into wall cavities, attics and crawl spaces until it reaches a specified density to achieve a specific R-Value rating. Among the many benefits of blown in fiberglass insulation is its ability to resist moisture, mold and combustion while maintaining density without the long-term effects of settling found in other forms of insulation. While blown in fiberglass can be installed in existing and new-construction buildings alike, its ability to be installed in an existing home with minimal structural altercation make it an excellent choice.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE BLOWN FIBERGLASS INSULATION?

Contains no formaldehydes
Resist the settling and gapping typically found in cellulose insulation.
Seamless installation, no gaps or voids
Free from harsh chemicals because it's made from pure glass.
Flammability testing shows blow-in fiberglass resists combustion.
Will not rot, mildew or promote the growth of mold.
Has a superior noise reduction quality.
Installs easily in existing structures.
Will not irritate skin and lungs like other insulations that contain a lot of chemicals including batt, cellulose and foam insulation.

BLOW-IN-BLANKET OVERVIEW

CELLULOSE VS. FIBERGLASS

View our comparison covering a wide array of performance categories to see which insulation will offer you the most for your home.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Get quick answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we have received. Everlast Insulation FAQ »

THE FLAMMABILITY TEST

View the results of a flammability test performed using loose-fill fiberglass and cellulose insulation. Which do think is safer?

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WHICH INSULATION IS BEST?

Click on the thumbnail to view a chart comparing the performance of Blow-In-Blanket to three other leading types of home insulation. Which one would you choose for your home?