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Originally Posted by Nanie29
Can insulation materials, which we use to save energy and help prevent climate change, cause greenhouse gas emissions?
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Nanie,
All of your points are well taken, but I do believe that the page that is linked to in my post and the graph, addressed these issues.
As for myself, I have used EPS and am now using XPS because I am renovating a house that has some historic appeal (120 years old is nothing for UK, but a big deal for Oregon). By using the synthetic foams, I am able to achieve a very favorable level of insulation, and still preserve the architectural features of the house.
If I were doing new construction in my climate, I would use cellulose in thicker walls.
-AC_Hacker