Here's a selection of relevant articles about loose-fill insulation from AEC companies and organizations, including Perlite Institute Inc., C.P. Chemical Co., Inc. and The Schundler Company.
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Perlite Institute, Inc.
...applications, and industrial applications. Construction Applications Because of perlite's outstanding insulating characteristics and light weight, it is widely used as a loose-fill insulation in masonry construction. In this application, free-flowing perlite loose-fill masonry insulation is poured into the cavities of concrete block where... See #1.
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Block Walls, Concrete Masonry Units, Gilbert, Arizona, AZ
...rating in Item 6 (below) and having a thickness of not less than 7 5/8 inches is four hours when cores which are not grouted are filled with silicone-treated perlite loose-fill insulation; vermiculite loose-fill insulation; or expanded clay, shale or slate lightweight aggregate, sand or slag having a maximum particle size of 3/8 inches. See #2.
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1stwindows FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
When the contractor installs your insulation, they must give you a contract or receipt showing the insulations R-value, coverage area, and thickness. If loose-fill insulation is installed, the number of bags used also must be included. Q: What is Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)? A: The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient is... See #3.
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6 inch CMU Values
"R" and "U" Values of Typical 6 inch Hollow Concrete Masonry Walls Construction Cores Empty Loose-Fill Insulation Foamed-in- Place Insulation Grout Fill 100 lb./ cu. ft. Grout Fill 130 lb./ft. 3 Density of Block lb./cu. ft. R U R U R U R U R U Exposed Block, Both Sides 2.64 2.43 2.30 2.19 2.06 1. See #4.
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Schundler Company Perlite and Vermiculite Products
...stonewashing, perlite processing, vermiculite processing, perlite ore, vermiculite ore, composting, potting soils, vinyl liner swimming pools, swimming pool construction, loose-fill insulation. See #5.
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