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Question: Does blown-in insulation work as well as batts?

Jim (Chidester) writes from Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas: "DOES BLOWN IN INSULATION WORK AS GOOD? Does it take more to blow it in?"

Answer: Owens Corning "blowing wool" or loosefill insulation works as well as Fiberglas™ batts. Sometimes it may be required to blow in a bit more product with loosefill insulation to achieve the same R-value.

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