Advances in Eco-Friendly Insulation May Surprise You
If it’s been more than a few years since you considered eco-friendly insulation, then it’s time to look again. As a company in the construction business, you understand that more and more homeowners, builders, and developers are looking for eco-friendly options. This is even true of people updating older homes.
You likely a host of construction supplies that are environmental friendly, but do you know about the latest advances in insulation? Read on to learn more and then reach out to Grove Hardware by calling 909-544-4331 or stopping by our location.
The reasons homeowners are becoming more interested in eco-friendly insulation
Homeowners don’t have to worry about harmful fibers in their insulation. These fibers include things like formaldehyde that could be hazardous. The good news is that these substances aren’t required and there are eco-friendly options. The most popular of the options today is denim insulation.
Denim is an interesting eco-friendly insulation option
It’s true – denim insulation is becoming more and more popular. As the name implies, it’s simply insulation that’s made out of denim. There are many companies currently creating it out of old used jeans and jackets made out of denim. Why? Because denim is excellent at locking in cold or heat into an area.
There’s no shortage of used denim
One of the reasons that it’s become such a popular and readily available option is because there’s so much used denim around. If someone wants to lower their carbon footprint, carbon insulation may be the perfect option. Not only are they ensuring that their insulation isn’t made from chemicals and fibers that could potentially be damaging, but they’re helping old denim be recycled instead of taking up space in the land fill. It’s truly a win-win situation.
Denim insulation is more affordable than you may think
It’s common for new products and tools to be expensive when they first come out. This is not the case with denim insulation. In fact, in most areas it doesn’t cost much more than getting the type of insulation most are used to. The homeowner can feel good that they’re doing their part, and builders and developers have another selling point when selling newly fabricated homes.
There may even be a tax break in it
More and more local governments are starting to give tax refunds or reductions for installing an eco-friendly insulation product like denim. It’s no secret that landfills are filling up and part of the problem is building supplies that aren’t being recycled. This product is not only made out of a material that would otherwise be thrown away, but it’s actually recyclable itself.
Do you have questions about these and other construction options?
At Grove Hardware, we’re seeing contractors of all sizes using denim insulation. It may not be the best choice for every project but when it’s a fit, it works very well. If you’re interested in learning more about this or other job site innovations, call us at 909-544-4331 or stop by to chat with one of our experienced and friendly associates.
