Owens Corning Insulation
Owens Corning Insulation Company is situated in Toledo, OH. It is believed that this company is the world’s largest producer of insulation products and systems. Fiberglass is said to be an invention of the Owens Corning Insulation Company. Manufacturing a wide range of insulation products used in residential and commercial applications, the company is known by its motto; “Innovations for Living”.
The Need for Insulation
Insulation is necessary for homes and buildings that are located in places that face extreme temperatures and harsh weather. At the same time, heating and cooling provided in the house may increase the utility bills through energy and fuel consumption. Home insulation is the only solution to provide comfort and at the same time control the utility bills that get bigger year after year. Different insulation materials for walls, attics, basements, floors, windows and other parts of the house are used depending upon the specifications or design of the house.
Insulation Products and Services from Owens Corning
Owens Corning insulation products are meant to be used in just about every part of the home or office. From attics to basement walls, there is probably no part of the house that will not find an insulation product that will take care of the energy efficiency and the utility bills as well. Insulation for interior and exterior walls, floors, crawlspace, foundation walls, heating and cooling ducts, cathedral ceilings and even under slab insulation products are available. The products are available with complete instructions that enable any homeowner to do the insulation himself. Besides, they also provide a big list of dealers and contractors who can be hired to carry out the home insulation activity. The insulation products include fiberglass batts for residential and commercial applications as well as fiberglass and rock wool mechanical insulations. Rigid foam insulations are also available.
Owens Corning insulation on the Internet
The company has its website by the name of www.owenscorning.com which is a one stop solution for all insulation problems. From providing useful information on insulation products to helping the visitor find an insulation contractor or dealer in his area, the website is a very useful one. Many frequently asked questions about insulation materials, projects and information regarding tools and resources form part of the website.
Denis Goeser said,
March 17, 2008 @ 6:16 pm
Information Requested -
In insulating a below grade basement (walls) with fiberglass insulation, I was considering leaving the vapor barrier off the inside because the poured concrete walls have a painted-on cementitous waterproofing (Thorough Seal) on the interior. If a little water seeps through the concrete wall from the outside and gets into the batt insulation, I would like it to be able to dry out through the gypsum board. I am concerned that adding a vapor barrier under the drywall on the inside (room side) face of the wood studs would trap any moisture, causing potentially more problems. This is in Omaha, NE in a residential basement that has had very minor leakage due to rain gutter issues which have been corrected. The outside of the concrete wall has typical tar-based waterproofing on the outside and to prevent leakage through shrinkage cracks, waterproofing was applied to the inside of the concrete. Your opinion on whether to use an interior vapor barrier or not would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Denis Goeser
Leo A Daly, Architects and Engineers
402-390-4241