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In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about the pros and cons of different types of insulation. Find out which ones are the most affordable and which are the safest.
Troy’s Number - 314-520-6655
Troy’s Email - troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com
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1:30 Check out the insulation episode we did back in 2020 https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/radioshow/insulation/
2:00 A quick pitch for the Construction Consumer Advocacy Group https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/
3:30 Foam board insulation
4:10 expanded polystyrene
6:10 What is R-value?
9:00 Toxic greenhouse gasses during production
10:00 Low fire resistance
11:40 Polyisocyanurate insulation
16:34 Polystyrene a.k.a. PS board
18:10 Polyurethane a.k.a. spray foam
24:34 Fiberglass insulation
28:05 Fiberglass insulation loses its R-value as it settles. Never walk on fiberglass insulation
33:30 Cellulose insulation
38:46 Recycled glass insulation
42:03 Mineral wool insulation a.k.a. rock wool
47:07 Health hazards
50:28 Vermiculate insulation
54:09 Denim insulation
59:01 Aerogel insulation
1:03:25 Sheep wool insulation
1:06:21 Mushroom insulation
1:09:57 Hemp insulation and lignan insulation
1:14:58 Chicken and turkey feather insulation
1:17:25 Chart of insulation R-values
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