Missouri Insulation & Supply, Inc.

Insulation Comparison Chart

Feature Icynene Foam Fiberglass Batts Wet-Sprayed Cellulose Urethane Foam Mineral wool (rock or slag) Blown-in fiberglass
R-Value per inch 3.6 3.6 4.0 5.9 3.9 3.2
Meets air barrier requirements without extra materials and work x     x*    
Easily insulates irregular or hard-to-reach spaces x   x x    
No HFAs, HCFC, or HFCs used x x x   x x
Contains no formaldehyde x   x x    
No harmful emissions after installation or drying x   x      
Can be injected in closed wall cavities x     x   x
Not a source of food for mold x x   x x x
Won't shrink over time x x     x x
Won't wick water x x x x x x
Not damaged by water x     x x  
Controls airborne sound transfer x x x x x x
No framing distortion x x x   x x
No settling or sagging x     x    
Count 13 6 7 9 7 7
Missouri Insulation & Supply, Inc.
1348 W. Liberty Ave., Ozark, MO 65721
Ph: (417) 581-5812 • Fax: (417) 581-5901