# Building Products Industry Gains New Insulation Resource

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/05/building-products-industry-gains-new-insulation-resource/
- Published: 2014-05-19T02:55:40-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

_**The Insulation Institute proudly presents a place of knowledge, leadership and
confidence**_
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (August 21, 2013) – Builders, code officials, insulation
contractors, architects and building scientists now have a new resource to rely 
on for insulation knowledge. The Insulation Institute™ is a central gathering place
for all building products professionals and users. Its website, blog, case studies
and fact sheets educate the industry with the information to make confident insulation
choices.⌊Multi batt fg mw⌉This newly developed resource, located at [InsulationInstitute.org](https://insulationinstitute.org/),
provides factual, up-to-date information about the industry’s preferred choice of
insulation materials — fiber glass and mineral wool. Visitors will find a wealth
of facts, data and benefits on these two insulation types, including educational
videos, product and performance literature and frequent blog posts with the latest
industry insights.The Insulation Institute also features a panel of industry experts,
who will contribute to the blog as well as future webinars and other resources. 
The Insulation Institute expert panel includes:•       JR Babineau, building scientist
for Johns Manville•       Clarke Berdan II, R&D leader for Owens Corning•       
Rocky Boyer, North American manager, Energy Design Centre for Roxul, Inc.•      
Charles Cottrell, vice president, technical services for the North American Insulation
Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)•       Lucas Hamilton, manager, building science
applications for CertainTeed Corp.•       Scott Miller, director of sustainability
for Knauf Insulation•       Jim Shriver, director of technical services for Thermafiber,
Inc.•       Tyler Stuettgen, R&D director for Guardian InsulationEducation and knowledge
are critical for success in the insulation industry, and Insulation Institute aims
to keep professionals current on the information they need to build high-performance
insulation systems in the most progressive builds.Source: [Insulation Institute](https://insulationinstitute.org/):
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)

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