Anyone out there in the Pittsburgh area know where I can buy that cotton insulation that’s made from recycled denim?
Edited 11/2/2008 5:34 am ET by ubc
Anyone out there in the Pittsburgh area know where I can buy that cotton insulation that’s made from recycled denim?
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If you cannot find it in Pittsburgh and you're willing to have it shipped, try American Micro Industries in Chambersburg, PA. (1-800-558-2058).
If I recall correctly, that's the company that delivered it to me a few years back. I do not see exactly the same product (UltraTouch?) on their web site (http://www.soundprooffoam.com/), but they do show something called "Quiet Batt" that looks similar.
There are other companies that sell cotton insulation off the Internet. I've never seen it locally in my area.
Especially after you add shipping though, the stuff gets pricey.
This stuff is made from denim that would have been sent to third world countries for use as clothing. In the long run you are better off using a formaldehyde free high efficiency insulation made with recycled drink bottles such as Johns Manville Spyder or any Green Guard Certified Blown-in-batt system. Better for the environment, better for the planet, more mildew resistant and better for indoor air quality. The Spyder actually has the same R-value in wall applications as half pound spray foam and 100% of the waste that falls on the floor is vacuumed up and shot back into the walls. I still advocate 8" of half pound spray foam in roofs though for fire resistance and to combat stack effect. But the hype about cotton is full of holes. For more in-depth discussion of this go to http://www.BuildingGreen.com
Denim insulation and recycled steel studs are the worst of the green washers in my humble opinion.
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