2. Cellulose insulation is typically used in attics and walls of new and existing homes. When you are considering different types of insulation for the home, it’s important to know where each ...

"Adding more will help." Cellulose insulation, made from treated recycled paper, was a popular choice in older homes due to its affordability and fire-retardant properties, but age and wear can ...

These chemical changes result in both increased power factor and decreased dielectric strength of the insulation. The investigation shows that chemical results of overheating of cellulose insulation ...

Abstract: The life of cellulose insulation in oil has been investigated as a function of temperature under conditions of free access to oxygen and also in an inert atmosphere. Temperatures up to 140 ...

But plant-based ‘bioplastics’ are not new. The first man-made plastic was made in 1862 using cellulose, the main component of plant cell walls, pre-dating the petroleum-based plastics that ...

Pandemic-era federal funding allowed Vermont to double its budget for free weatherization for low income households, and, for ...

R-values are a measure of how well a material resists heat flow. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. R-values depend on the type, thickness, and density of the material, as well as ...

Written by Shelly Ott/Remax One primary reason everyday people bear with drafty homes stems from construction costs. Old ...