Green Building Fact Sheets and Articles
July 22, 2013
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Supplier Brochures
UltraTouch Cotton Insulation Brochure
Learn more about what UltraTouch’s line of sustainable, natural cotton-based insulation can do for your home. Or visit our insulation pages to find out more about the options available for making your home more comfortable and efficient. (1.7MB PDF download)
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Articles
LBM Journal Looks at the Pros and Cons of Open vs Closed Cell Insulation
Construction consultant Steve Easley explores the relative benefits of open vs closed cell insulation. Contact GH to discuss your insulation needs. (0.2MB PDF download)
Building Science Press Explores Unvented Attics and Closed Cell Foam
Chris Schumacher explains why unvented attics are the way forward. Check out our insulation pages to learn more about the options open to you for sealing up your attic space.
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From insulation to providing a vapor- and air-barrier, closed-cell polyurethane comes out on top as insulation for unvented attics. (0.4MB PDF download)
Honeywell Lays Out the Key Factors Affecting Insulation Performance and Energy Savings
Leading insulation supplier Honeywell explains the factors that affect insulation performance and energy savings. (1MB PDF download)
Appraisal Journal Article on Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency saves money on your bills, but what about home value? The appraisal industry publication Appraisal Journal reviews evidence that energy efficiency really does save you money. (0.7MB PDF download)
Home Energy Magazine Looks at How Closed Crawl Spaces Control Moisture & Save Money
It’s pretty obvious that sealing a crawl space prevents moisture problems, but this article proves that it is also a big money saver in terms of energy. (0.5MB PDF download)
PCT Magazine Covers Closed Crawl Spaces and Energy Savings
More evidence that sealed crawl spaces fight energy waste and moisture at the same time. (1.2MB PDF download)
Insulating is good, but to get the best benefit you need to control air leakage too – and that means tightening your building envelope. (0.08MB PDF download)