Chowchilla plant makes green insulation
In a move to incorporate more eco-friendly materials into homes, a fiberglass insulation manufacturing facility in Chowchilla began production on Sustainable Insulation that utilizes recycled and organic materials.
The facility, operated by CertainTeed, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of building products, will make use of materials such as sand, recycled glass and a plant-based binder to form an insulation that contains no phenol, formaldehyde, harsh acrylics or dye associated with other insulating products.
In addition to being GREENGUARD Children & Schools certified, the Sustainable Insulation will exceed the California Air Resource Board (CARB) indoor air quality regulations.
Sustainable Insulation will initially launch in California and will be incorporated into CertainTeed's building insulation batts and rolls for both residential and commercial/institutional applications.
Besides the environmental benefits of the insulation itself, the Chowchilla plant also uses a closed-loop water system helps maximize water usage at the plant while a compression packaging technique will make it possible to move more product in fewer loads.
"Sustainable Insulation provides an ideal option for the industry to build more responsibly," said Paul Valle, president of CertainTeed Insulation. "And for the homeowner, it brings enhanced thermal and acoustic comfort, indoor air quality meeting the toughest California regulations and a product that lasts the life of the home with no maintenance needed."
