INSULATION
Sheep Wool
Cork
Mycelium
Wheatboard Panels
Hemp Panels
Cellulose Panels
Coconut Fiber Panels
Thermal Conductivity: 0.03-0.05 W/mK
Density: 10 - 40 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 15 - 40 dB
Fire Classification: Class B
Moisture Resistance: Good​
Applications: Insulation, soundproofing, wall paneling
Composition: Expanded cork granules with suberin
Notes: Renewable
Manufacturer: ThermaCork, Amorim
Thermal Conductivity: 0.04 - 0.08 W/mK
Density: 60 - 100 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 45 - 60 dB
Fire Classification: Class B
​Moisture Resistance: Moderate
Thermal Conductivity: 0.07 - 0.12 W/mK
Density: 500 - 750 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 25 - 40 dB
Fire Classification: Class C
​Moisture Resistance: Moderate
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Applications: Insulation
Composition: Mixture of hemp fibers, sand and lime
Notes: Available in panels or blocks; great insulators and fire and pest resistant
Thermal Conductivity: 0.035 - 0.045 W/mK
Density: 30 - 80 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 20 - 40 dB
Fire Classification: Class B
​Moisture Resistance: Moderate
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Thermal Conductivity: 0.04 - 1.0 W/mK
Density: 80 - 150 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 35 - 50 dB
Fire Classification: Class C-D
​Moisture Resistance: Good
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Applications: Insulation
Composition: Sheep animal wool
Notes: Natural ability to regulate humidity, stabilize temperatures and purify the air. It is fire resistant and absorbs noise.
Manufacturer: Wool.Life, Oregon Shepherd
Thermal Conductivity: 0.036 - 0.038 W/mK
Density: 100 - 200 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 10 - 25 dB
Fire Classification: Class B
Moisture Resistance: Good
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Applications: Insulation
Composition: Fungal mycelium grown onto agricultural waste substrate, then heated and compressed
Notes: Fire and mold resistant
Manufacturer: Myceen
Applications: Insulation
Composition: Compressed wheat straw
Notes: Biodegradable, fire resistant
Thermal Conductivity: 0.04 - 0.06 W/mK
Density: 25 - 50 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 35 - 50 dB
Fire Classification: Class B
​Moisture Resistance: Moderate
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Applications: Insulation
Composition: Recycled newspapers
Notes: Cost effective
Applications: Insulation, acoustic
Composition: Coconut husk fibers bonded with bio-resin
Notes:
Manufacturer: Naturloop, Eva Insulation
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