Attic Denim Insulation

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Attic denim insulation.

It provides great thermal and soundproofing protection and is treated to be resistant to mold and mildew. Most homes are insulated in the attic and any floors located above unfinished basements or crawl spaces. The r value indicates how well insulation resists heat transfer. As a result denim insulation rivals fiberglass in its ability to serve as a barrier to both heat and sound.

Check other stores closed. It contains no formaldehyde and it doesn t have tiny itchy fibers to irritate your skin and lungs like fiberglass does. Insulation decreases the amount of heat entering from outside when it s hot and traps warmth inside when it s cold. Made from recycled denim contains 80 post consumer recycled content.

First scraps of denim fabric are processed to achieve a loose fiber form that resembles cotton candy. Of course you can t simply take off your jeans and stuff them into your walls attics or crawl spaces. They must be recycled and prepared in a specific process before they earn the title of insulation. Ultratouch denim insulation contains 80 post consumer recycled natural fibers making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to use a high quality sustainable building material.

It can be used to achieve leed certification. Ultratouch makes installation user friendly. This is the best option for people with allergies due to it s lack of chemical irritants. The high quality recycled textile fibers that make the high quality recycled textile fibers that make up ultratouch denim insulation provide for effective sound absorption and maximum thermal performance.

Ultratouch r 13 77 52 sq ft unfaced recycled denim batt insulation 15 in w x 93 in l item 409395 model 10002 01315. Ultratouch has no fiberglass itch or chemical irritants and is easy to handle and work with. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material. Denim insulation performs as well as fiberglass and cellulose with an average r value of 3 5 per inch.

Also known as cotton insulation denim insulation is the most eco friendly. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices. Next the material is treated for resistance to fire mold mildew and pests blended with bonding fibers and heated. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.

Finally it s cut into batts. It is typically installed as batts. Get free shipping on qualified attic denim insulation or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.