Articles Tagged with ''insulation''

The global building thermal insulation market will grow to $35.3 billion by 2027, a CAGR of 4.7 percent from $8 billion in 2022. The use of building thermal insulation has witnessed significant growth because of the increasing requirement for improved heating and cooling comfort and better fire resistance of building thermal insulation materials, such as glass wool, stone wool and plastic foams.

In keeping with changing code requirements in colder climates and its commitment to sustainable construction, CertainTeed has expanded its InsulPure Fiberglass Duct Wrap to include an R-12 offering. Available both in a 48-inch and 60-inch-wide wrap to accommodate larger duct sizes, InsulPure provides a better installation experience by accommodating larger duct sizes and reducing material waste, all while offering a cleaner aesthetic once installed.

A newly released study by ICF, an international consulting firm with expertise in the energy and energy efficiency sectors (and not to be confused with insulated concrete forms), shows that upgrading building envelope insulation leads to substantial energy savings and carbon emission reductions.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 reinstated the 25C tax credit for insulation and air sealing through 2022. Until Dec. 31, homeowners may be eligible for a federal tax credit up to $500 or 10% of their purchase of insulation to their main home, whichever is lower.

L&W Supply is a leading nationwide distributor of gypsum wallboards, suspended ceiling systems, steel framing, insulation, exterior systems and other interior building materials.

Knauf has earned its first asthma & allergy friendly Certification for its Performance+ Acoustic Panel.

Knauf is the Official Glass Recycling Partner of the Music City Grand Prix festival in Nashville and is launching a major glass recycling initiative. Glass will be collected across the Nashville entertainment districts starting July 1 and culminating at the Nissan Stadium campus race weekend Aug. 5-7. The goal is to collect 150,000 glass bottles.

Rockwool AFB is a lightweight and semirigid stone wool batt insulation designed specifically for commercial green-building applications and industrial construction, where fire resistance and acoustic performance are required.

The Insulation Solutions Suite is a new 24/7 building science content hub created by Owens Corning to serve architects, contractors and other professionals involved in designing, constructing and maintaining high-performing commercial buildings. Content resources housed on the site are organized into building science categories including fire, moisture, air resistance, acoustics, structural performance, thermal performance and more.