Exterior Walls - Insulation Links - 11/7/2000 - House Energy Efficiency Insulation

Exterior Walls - Insulation Links

• Department of Energy Insulation Fact Sheet
  A good overview of R-value calculation, types of information, link to model energy code and other information.
• BIBCA - Blow-in-Blanket Contractors Association
  The Blow-in-Blanket Contractors Association serves insulation contractors throughout the US and Canada with industry news, training seminars, conventions, material specs, and networking resources. Check out their online newsletters and information for homeowners.
• CIMA - Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association
  The Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA) is the trade association for the cellulose segment of the thermal/acoustical insulation industry. On this site you'll find technical bulletins, special reports, and more about cellulose insulation.
• EPS Molders Association
  EPS Molders Association provides the construction industry with the latest information on expanded polystyrene (EPS) product manufacture, use and performance. This site offers technical information and industry news.
• EURIMA - European Association of Insulation Manufacturers
  European Association of Insulation Manufacturers (EURIMA) represents the interests of all major mineral wool producers throughout Europe. This site contains plenty of good information about mineral wool insulation.
• ICAA - Insulation Contractors Association of America
  The Insulation Contractors Association of America was created to be the only national voice representing both small and large residential and commercial insulation contractors. This site has information for consumers, builders, and code officials.
• ICFA - Insulating Concrete Form Association
  The Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA) promotes the use of ICFs, and helps overcome obstacles to industry growth. This site has a lot of technical information for builders.
• NAIMA - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
  NAIMA concentrates on promoting energy efficiency and environmental preservation through the use of fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation products, while encouraging safe production and use of these products.
• NIA - National Insulation Association
  The National Insulation Association (NIA) strives to be the authority on the insulation industry while increasing awareness for the need and benefits of insulation. This site offers a lot of technical information about insulation and its installation.
• PIMA - The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
  The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) is the national trade association that advances the use of polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation. This site has product specs, technical bulletins, performance data, and more.
• SIPA - Structural Insulated Panel Association
  The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators/distributors, design professionals, and builders committed to providing quality structural insulated panels for all segments of the construction industry. This site has a lot of technical information about SIPs.
• Simply Insulate
  The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has created this website to aide homeowners with their building decisions and provide tips on choosing and installing insulation.