White Fluffy Attic Insulation

In warm climates it keeps the heat outside and in cold climates it keeps the heat inside.

White fluffy attic insulation.

5he house was built in 1944 and is northern virginia. Pink insulation is a common sight on a construction site but insulation also comes in other colors. I am trying to identify the type of insulation in my attic. Loose fill insulation comes in a variety of materials.

Insulation is a very important aspect of your home. It looks to be a white batt type insulation. The types of insulation that were most commonly made with asbestos are loose fill also called blown in insulation. I suspect the insulation is original.

Due to the age it disintegrates into dust when i compress it between my fingers. Fiberglass insulation can come in a variety of colors. Inside walls and ceilings around foundations and in attic spaces. Does white insulation have different properties compared to pink.

In fact the color simply reflects the resin or binding agent used by the manufacturer. Northern white fibre glass blowing insulation is used in residential and commercial construction as a thermal and acoustical insulation. It is easy to identify by its loose lumpy form and fluffy or granular texture. In truth the core difference is the manufacturer.

Between the white brown pink and yellow options many wonder what the differences are. It has a sparkle or shine in the sunlight. It is designed for pneumatic installation in open attic or ceiling plenum areas with flat flooring or up to a maximum slope of 4 5 12.