| Fiberglass insulation defines itself. It is | | | | extremely easy to install since it sandwiched |
| manufactured from exceptionally slender fibers of | | | | between two layers of batting. For that very |
| glass. This automatically should remind people that | | | | reason, fitting it into an odd shaped area is really |
| it will be extremely uncomfortable to touch it with | | | | not a problem. It cuts very easily. Furthermore, |
| any area of exposed skin. Needless to say | | | | because this insulation is made out of inorganic |
| protective clothing that totally covers the legs, | | | | materials, it does not burn. However if it gets hot |
| neck and arms is an absolute necessity. Hand | | | | enough, this type of insulation can melt. After all |
| protection, in the form of leather gloves should | | | | has been said and done, the r-value of fiberglass |
| always be worn whenever installing this kind of | | | | insulation remains constant regardless of the |
| insulation. Have you ever had one of these | | | | number of years that it has been installed. It |
| filaments stuck into your finger? It hurts like | | | | cannot sink or become compacted as the |
| crazy and it is very difficult to remove; mainly | | | | individual fibers are being held in place by the |
| because the human eye has a hard time even | | | | outside batting; thus its' r-value always remains |
| seeing it. Therefore, without exception, wearing a | | | | constant. |
| dust mask that has been specifically designed to | | | | Therefore, if you use all of the essential |
| keep these dangerous particles from entering | | | | protective equipment during the installation |
| your lungs is a must. Eye protection is also | | | | process, fiberglass insulation should prove to be a |
| advised. | | | | good choice for keeping your home warm in the |
| Let us now turn our thoughts to the positive | | | | winter. |
| characteristics of fiberglass insulation. It is | | | | |