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What is the greenest option for adding loft insulation?

matty_bram | Posted in Green Building Techniques on

On our EPC they recommend adding additional loft insulation. There is currently a layer of blanket insulation between the joints. 

What is the greenest/best option for adding another layer? 

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  1. MartinHolladay | | #1

    Cellulose.

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    BILL WICHERS | | #2

    +1 for cellulose. It's greenest, cheapest, and usually performs the best too. It's also less irritating than fiberglass. What's not to like? :-) You can blow a layer right over whatever you have now and not worry about it. The only thing to check is to be sure you don't block any soffit vents.

    Bill

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