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    RIGID BOARD: SEMI-RIGID GLASS FIBER

    Example: GLASCLAD from Fiberglas Canada -- but this product is no longer produced as of the summer of 2000.Colour: Pink with Tyvek house wrap covering.Thermal Resistance: RSI - .031/mm R - 4.4/in. HighCost: HighCapacity to dry out if wet: Excellent.Fire Resistance: GoodFungus / Vermin...
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    RIGID BOARD: PHENOLIC FOAM

    Example: ESCLAD, a product of EssoThermal Resistance: RSI -- .030/mm R - 4.3/in. HighCost: highCapacity to dry out if wet: FairFire Resistance: GoodFungus / Vermin Resistance: Good.Limitations: -- Prone to moisture damage if soaked for periods of time. -- Somewhat brittle.Advantages: ...
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    RIGID BOARD: HIGH DENSITY EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE.

    Same as Low Density Expanded Polystyrene, except:Common name: High density Bead BoardThermal Resistance: RSI - .028/mm R - 4.0/in. High.Cost: MediumAdvantages: -- It is less fragile than the low density bead board and can take higher compression pressures.Applications: -- Inside foundati...
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    RIGID BOARD: LOW DENSITY EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE

    Common Name: Low Density Bead BoardColour: White and light blue with visible beadsThermal Resistance: RSI - .025/mm R - 3.6 /in. GoodCost: MediumFire Resistance: Poor. Gives off toxic gasFungus / Vermin Resistance: FairLimitations: -- Must be covered. It is a fire hazard if exposed on th...
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    LOOSE FILL POURED: WOOD SHAVINGS

    Thermal Resistance: RSI - .017/mm R - 2.4/in. Low.Costs: Varies greatly but low.Capacity to dry out if wet: PoorFire Resistance: PoorFungus / Vermin Resistance: PoorLimitations: -- Quality varies considerably in both density, type and chemical additives. -- Settles too much for use i...
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    LOOSE FILL POURED: POLYSTYRENE BEADS

    Colour: WhiteThermal Resistance: RSI - .020/mm R - 2.8/in. FairCost: LowCapacity to dry out if wet: GoodFire Resistance: PoorFungus / Vermin Resistance: FairLimitations: -- Highly flammable. -- Very light and difficult to keep from blowing around during and after installation. -- Hi...
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    LOOSE FILL POURED: VERMICULITE

    For the health controversy on Zonolite, click here. Vermiculite produced after 1990 has no asbestos in it.  Because of the bad reputation it got with Zonolite it is not generally sold as insulation, although it is an excellent insulation with good fire resistance and easy pourability.  You can fi...
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    LOOSE FILL POURED: CELLULOSE

    Same Appearance and characteristics of Blown-in Cellulose, except:Thermal Resistance: RSI - .024/mm R - 3.4/in. GoodApplications: -- Attics, accessible enclosed cavities above ground level 
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    LOOSE FILL POURED: MINERAL WOOL

    Same appearance and characteristics of Blown-in Mineral Wool, except:Thermal Resistance: RSI - .021/mm R - 3.0/in. FairLimitations: -- Very thick layers may compress other insulation or overload weak ceilings.Applications: -- Attics. Accessible enclosed cavities with care and no obstruc...
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    LOOSE FILL POURED: GLASS FIBER

    Same appearance and characteristics of Blown-in Glass Fiber except:Thermal Resistance: RSI - .021/mm R - 3.0/in. FairApplications:-- Attics. Accessible enclosed cavities with great care and no obstructions. It gets hung up very easily.