Attic Denim Insulation
Made from recycled denim contains 80 post consumer recycled content.
Attic denim insulation. It can be used to achieve leed certification. Get pricing and availability. Denim insulation performs as well as fiberglass and cellulose with an average r value of 3 5 per inch. Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.
It provides great thermal and soundproofing protection and is treated to be resistant to mold and mildew. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product. The high quality recycled textile fibers that make the high quality recycled textile fibers that make up ultratouch denim insulation provide for effective sound absorption and maximum thermal performance. Next the material is treated for resistance to fire mold mildew and pests blended with bonding fibers and heated.
First scraps of denim fabric are processed to achieve a loose fiber form that resembles cotton candy. Ultratouch r 13 77 52 sq ft unfaced recycled denim batt insulation 15 in w x 93 in l item 409395 model 10002 01315. This is the best option for people with allergies due to it s lack of chemical irritants. Ultratouch has no fiberglass itch or chemical irritants and is easy to handle and work with.
Most homes are insulated in the attic and any floors located above unfinished basements or crawl spaces. As a result denim insulation rivals fiberglass in its ability to serve as a barrier to both heat and sound. Finally it s cut into batts. Ultratouch makes installation user friendly.
Of course you can t simply take off your jeans and stuff them into your walls attics or crawl spaces. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices. The inclusion of perforated batts allows for quick and easy off size cavity installation. The manufacturing of recycled denim insulation is a zero waste process.
Ultratouch denim insulation contains 80 post consumer recycled natural fibers making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to use a high quality sustainable building material. Check other stores closed. It contains no formaldehyde and it doesn t have tiny itchy fibers to irritate your skin and lungs like fiberglass does. It is typically installed as batts.
They must be recycled and prepared in a specific process before they earn the title of insulation. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material. Also known as cotton insulation denim insulation is the most eco friendly.