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Use the following links to get product information and locate professional services for insulation and air sealing.

Product Information

• Cellulose Facts
  Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association
  Information on cellulose insulation, including technical bulletins, special reports, and video

• Concrete Masonry Units
  Concrete Homes—Portland Cement Association
  Describes construction methods that use concrete block systems

• Cotton Insulation (PDF)
  Build it Green
  Information on cotton insulation and a comparison to conventional insulation

• Expanded Polystyrene Molders Association
  Information on expanded polystyrene manufacturing, use, and performance

• Frequently Asked Questions About Insulation
  Insulation Contractors Association of America
  Answers to commonly asked questions and contact information for providers of a variety of insulation and construction products and services

• Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigerating Suppliers and Products Directory
  American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
  Information about companies, products, and services in the HVAC and refrigeration industry

• Insulating Concrete Form Product Information
  Insulating Concrete Form Association
  Information on the benefits, applications, and types of insulating concrete forms.

• Insulation Alternatives: Non-Fiberglass Batts
  NAHB Research Center ToolBase Services
  Information on non-fiberglass batts made of cotton, sheep's wool, and rock or slag wool

• Insulation Materials Buyers Guide
  Insulation Contractors Association of America
  Providers of different types of insulation.

• Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation
  North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
  Information on the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation Rules concerning labeling and advertising

• North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
  Information on the uses and benefits of fiberglass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation materials

• Perlite Lightweight Insulating Concrete
  Uses and installation methods for perlite loose-fill insulation and perlite insulated concrete

• Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
  Information about polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation

• Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association
  Information about radiant barriers and reflective insulation materials

• Rigid Foam
  Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry
  Information on rigid foam insulation

• Structural Insulated Panels
  Structural Insulated Panel Association
  Description of the benefits and applications of structural insulated panels

• Types of Fiberglass and Rock and Slag Wool Building Insulation Products
  North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
  Information on fiberglass and rock and slag wool insulation

• Vermiculite Association
  Information about vermiculite use around the world

Professional Services

• Blow-In-Blanket Contractors Association
  Blow-in-blanket system information and contractors

• Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association
  Cellulose insulation Information and installers

• Find Air Barrier Professionals
  Air Barrier Association of America
  Air barrier information and installers in your area

• Find Air Conditioning Contractors
  Air Conditioning Contractors of America
  HVAC contractors in your area

• Find Insulation Contractors
  Insulation Contractors Association of America
  Insulation contractors in your area

• Find Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
  Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association
  Plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors in your area

• Find Insulating Concrete Form Professionals
  Insulating Concrete Form Association
  Insulating concrete form suppliers in your area

• Find Your Local Builders' Association
  National Association of Home Builders
  Locate builders in your area

• National Concrete Masonry Association
  Member companies in your area

• Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
  Information and spray polyurethane professionals in your area

• Wall and Ceiling Suppliers and Manufacturers
  Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry
  Suppliers of thermal and moisture protection materials for walls and ceilings