Foam Insulation vs Fiberglass: The Ultimate Home Insulation Comparison Think Coffee Cups

Find your local RetroFoam Insulation Dealer: https://www.retrofoam.com/dealers It's the home insulation face-off you didn't know you needed - foam Insulation versus fiberglass. When comparing these two insulation materials the last thing you're likely thinking about is gas station coffee cups, but this analogy explains how foam and fiberglass work differently. 0:00 - Intro 0:05 - Both are good for insulating homes, but they both have their own pros and cons. 0:17 - Fiberglass is much less expensive when compared to foam insulation. 0:26 - Fiberglass doesn't perform as well in the home as foam insulation does. 0:45 - Fiberglass will degrade over time. 1:00 - Foam insulation is designed to last for the lifetime of the home. 1:13 - Fiberglass will need to be replaced or added to over time to maintain it. 1:33 - Fiberglass is a very irritating material to some people. 1:46 - Fiberglass can break down and even release airborne materials into your home. 2:00 - Foam insulation doesn't deteriorate or break down over time. 2:08 - Fiberglass is readily available for homeowners to buy. 2:13 - Foam insulation typically requires hiring a contractor. 3:00 - Think about gas station coffee cups -- Paper versus Styrofoam. 3:04 - The paper cup represents fiberglass because both don't do a great job at stopping heat transfer. 3:37 - The styrofoam cup represents foam insulation because the foam is much better at stopping heat transfer. Are you in a reading mood? Read more about the comparisons between foam insulation and fiberglass: https://www.retrofoam.com/blog/foam-i... Want to learn more about foam insulation and building science? ✅ RetroFoam Learning Center: https://www.retrofoam.com/blog ✅ RetroFoam Buying Guide: https://www.retrofoam.com/buying-retr... ✅ Find a Local RetroFoam Dealer: https://www.retrofoam.com/dealers ​​Want to support the red velvet jacket? ✅ Subscribe to the channel:    / @foamuniversitybyretrofoam   🚀 Brought to you by RetroFoam: https://www.retrofoam.com/ #homeinsulation #fiberglass #foaminsulation #retrofoam #professoroffoam #foamu #foamuniversity