Maximizing energy performance to cost in new-construction homes is every homebuilder’s goal and every homebuyer’s expectation. Research shows that homebuyers want energy efficiency but also need affordability. For builders committed to maximizing efficiency, fiberglass and mineral wool insulation products offer both performance and cost-effectiveness.
Highlighted below are three publications that demonstrate that fiberglass and mineral wool can be used to meet any high-performance building approach.
Seven Advanced Framing Techniques
Increasingly strict building energy codes, high lumber prices and high demand for labor are seemingly here to stay. There has never been a better time to switch to advanced framing or boost your existing framing techniques with better insulation products and installation practices.
The “Seven Advanced Framing Approaches with Fiberglass and Mineral Wool” guide gives tips on executing advanced framing and installing proven, effective fiberglass and mineral wool insulation in your high-performance homes.
High Performance at the Right Price
When it comes to insulation, lofty energy targets are impressive, but the proof is in the performance. Whether it’s a low HERS score or a Zero-Energy-Ready Home, fiberglass insulation with great air sealing can meet the target at a cost much lower than other products. The Insulation Institute profiled four builders who built Zero-Energy-Ready, EarthCraft and EnergyStar-certified homes, all of which used fiberglass insulation.
Passive House Construction with Fiberglass and Mineral Wool Insulation
There’s no debating that Passive House construction is the best-in-class for high-performance construction. Passive House construction optimizes energy use by super-insulating the thermal envelope, making it airtight and reducing energy demand.
In its “Passive House Construction with Fiberglass and Mineral Wool” guide, NAIMA profiled architect Greg D. Fisher’s Fort Collins, Colorado, Passive House. The home uses fiberglass batt, blown-in and mineral wool insulation within the envelope. It also achieved an impressive 0.44 ACH50 blower door score.
Conclusion
Whatever the high-performance building target, fiberglass and mineral wool can help reach it. Look at any of these guides and learn how homebuilders get peak performance for lower costs.
