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BUILDING INSULATION SUSTAINABILITY

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At CertainTeed, we care about the environment and we are staying true to our commitment for more than 100 years to provide sustainable, innovative solutions that improve energy efficiency and comfort. All our fiberglass insulation products and processes over the years have been consistently improved to lessen the impact on the environment. 

All of CertainTeed’s insulation products can help building professionals qualify toward credits for both LEED® through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Building (NAHB) Program.

Read sustainability information for CertainTeed insulation products here.

GREEN FACTS

  • A typical pound of fiberglass insulation saves 12 times as much energy in its first year in place as the energy used to produce it – then continues to conserve energy year after year.
  • All CertainTeed insulation products improve building energy efficiency, helping to lower energy costs throughout the life of the structure.
  • All fiberglass insulation products improve acoustical performance and improve comfort of buildings.
  • CertainTeed fiberglass insulation lasts for the life of the building, with no additional maintenance required.
  • CertainTeed fiberglass insulation is currently made with a high percentage of recycled and renewable content.  For product specific information, view the recycled content certificates on the product detail pages.
  • CertainTeed fiberglass residential and commercial insulation products are GREENGUARD GOLD Certified, ensuring very low or no emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
  • CertainTeed fiberglass insulation lasts for the life of the building, with no maintenance required.
  • The Building Science department works to educate building and design professionals about smart construction practices in order to improve energy efficiency and improve building performance.

INSULATION SPOTLIGHT

InsulPure™ Fibreglass Insulation

The evolution of our innovative insulation offers new installer- and end user-friendly benefits. InsulPure™ has no additives or dyes, and no discernible odour. It’s less dusty, too. That means better worksite air quality and quicker clean-up.

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SUSTAINABLE INSULATION®

Proven fibreglass technology with 21st century renewable, recycled, and formaldehyde-free ingredients. A typical pound of fibreglass, like our Sustainable Insulation® saves 12 times as much energy in its first year in place as the energy used to produce it.

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