Just as with most home improvement products on the market today, there are several different brands of insulation available for the homeowner to choose from. And while any type of insulation is better than no insulation at all, certain brands offer distinct benefits.

Owens Corning Fiberglass Insulation

Owens Corning is one of the more recognizable insulation manufacturers on the market due in large part to their popular “Pink Panther” ad campaign and brightly (pink) colored insulation. With over 80 years in the fiberglass business, Owens Corning is the clear industry leader in both product innovation and market share.

Product offerings from Owens Corning include fiberglass batts and rolls, blown-in, and foam sheets, all in a wide range of sizes and R-values. They also offer solutions for sound-proofing and more specific products for pipe, air-handling, exterior and interior wall, and foundation applications.

Owens Corning is dedicated to increasing energy efficiency in private homes – and within their own operations. They estimate that after just one year of typical use, Owens Corning insulation saves as much as nine times the total amount of energy used to manufacture the product. In fact, they have calculated that their insulation alone eliminates a minimum of one billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, or roughly the equivalent of burning two billion barrels of oil, every year. The company’s commitment to environmental protection does not just stop with reducing emissions. Owens Corning insulation also helps conserve natural resources by manufacturing their fiberglass products with as much as 50% recycled glass.

CertainTeed InsulSafe®

CertainTeed has been developing sustainable and innovative products for the building industry since 1904. The company offers a complete line of insulation products including fiberglass rolls, batts, and blown-in insulation. All of their insulation products are manufactured with unique vapor retardant properties and are highly regarded by professional HVAC installers. All of the insulation products manufactured by CertainTeed will help make a building much more energy efficient, while offering environmentally conscious consumers valuable incentives. (Thanks in part to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, homeowners are eligible for tax credits by making home improvements that increase energy efficiency.)

CertainTeed is also proud to offer products that meet the strict construction standards set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council, the National Association of Homebuilders, the National Green Building Standard, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

CertainTeed InsulSafe® blown-in insulation is a fiberglass insulation product ideally suited for insulating your attic, walls and floor. For blown-in attic insulation projects, InsulSafe is preferred by many contractors because of its superior coverage, low VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions and lifetime warranty. CertainTeed InsulSafe is also certified by GREENGUARD Environmental Institute for superior indoor air quality.

Green Fiber Cellulose Insulation

The largest North American manufacturer of cellulose insulation, Green Fiber provides a variety of insulation and weatherization products for just about every type of building imaginable. Their most popular product is a high efficiency thermal insulation that is fire resistant and designed to last for years, and is a good option for blown-in attic insulation. All Green Fiber products are made from approximately eighty five percent recycled paper fiber, which helps to create a more comfortable living area naturally while also reducing noise.

In their quest to find new and inventive ways to produce their quality insulation while staying “green”, the company has created a successful community-based recycling program that not only converts waste paper from homes, schools and businesses into their insulation products, but provides that community with recycling education – and keeps material out of their landfills. Green Fiber’s commitment to the environment and conservation helps create a greener world.