Introduction - History - Manufacturing - Physics of R-Value - Embodied Energy - Energy Cycle - U of C study - PCM's - Conclusion

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Conclusions & Bibliography

Cellulose insulation is a good alternative to fiberglass or polyurethane


It is good for the environment, good for the home owner, and good for local economics.


It is much safer in case of a fire


It can be recycled back into the energy loop

The Simple Payback on cellulose for a house is about 4 years, (even less in Alaska)

References:

http://www.askthebuilder.com/054_Cellulose_Vs_Fiberglass_Insulation.shtml

http://whatadifference.com/faq.htm

http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/energy_studies/content/docs/FINAL_PAPERS/8B-5.pdf

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/fiberglas-insulation-k-values-d_1172.html

http://goldmine.uaf.edu/uhtbin/cgisirsi.exe/K7AFHFTrcb/UAFRAS/6100064/5/0

http://www.canadianarchitect.com/asf/perspectives_sustainibility/measures_of_sustainablity/measures_of_sustainablity_operating.htm

http://www.cellulose.org/HomeOwners/InsulationEnvironment.php

http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/02/26/cellulose-insulation-to-help-green-your-home/

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6025027.html

www.greenfret.com/images/east_face_before.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellulose_insulation#History_of_cellulose_insulation

http://www.regalind.com/regal_wall.htm

http://www.rvalue.net/page5.html

http://sustainabledesignupdate.com/?p=151

Guide to Energy Management, 6th edition, The Fairmont Press, 2008
by Barney Capehart, Wayne Turner, and William Kennedy