Designed by Knauf Insulation, Ecobatt Glasswool insulation represents a new standard in safe, efficient and environmentally friendly home insulation.
A New Sustainable Approach
Making use of rapidly renewable resources, this insulation utilizes sand and a considerable amount of recycled glass to create this state-of-the-art insulation, without use of harmful chemicals like phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colors. The energy it saves signficantly outweighs the energy used in manufacturing it, and coupled with these environmental advances, it also establishes a high standard as both a thermal insulator and a soundproofing barrier.
A Certified Solution
Ecobatt Glasswool is proven to keep the air in your home cleaner and more secure against heat loss. It is certified by GREENGUARD, one of the strictest certifiers for indoor air quality, and also meets the standards for low emissions and for performance set by the insulation industry. Installers prefer it because it is well-made and substantial, yet simple to cut and install. It is also very clean, without generating a lot of dust.
Environmental Strengths
The environmental advantages of using this product are far-reaching. The removal of petroleum-based materials from the design of Ecobatt Glasswool lessens the binder embodied energy and emissions. In both production and performance the insulation saves energy, contributing to better overall energy management and less dependency on foreign oil. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and a smaller carbon footprint are both qualities in favor of both this product and the earth.
Putting It All Together
When choosing an insulation, it is important to consider all the different factors and how they work together. Ecobatt Glasswool reduces binder embodied energy by 70 percent, uses at least 35 percent postconsumer recycled glass and one of the earth’s most renewable resources, sand, in its material. It keeps heat in and noise out, leaves your air clean and your energy bills lower, and contributes to the global movement to make our planet more energy efficient and sustainable for the next generation.
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