Fiberglass Insulation For Your Home

Common questions about fiberglass insulation.

Q - If my roof leaks will it damage the fiberglass insulation?

A -  No, fiberglass will still retain its R-value once it has dried out. You want to keep any mildew  problems at bay by drying the insulation out as quickly as possible though.

You will however, want to remove any wet or soggy wall insulation as bacteria can grow in it if left as is.

Q - Is fiberglass corrosive?

A - There are no chemicals in fiberglass that will damage pipes, truss plate connectors or wiring throughout your home.

Here are some articles on Fiberglass Insulation

Fiberglass Panel Insulation
The most common type of insulation used in residential application is fiberglass.

Fiberglass
Fibers that are incredibly thin are used to make fiberglass . The glass serves to strengthen a variety of plastic products.

How Fiberglass is Formed
Silica, or other glass making material, is extruded into fibers which have a narrow enough diameter to be used in textile fabrication, you then have glass fibers.