RTICA® - The Next Generation of Insulation

Like fiberglass, RTICA® belongs to a category of insulation characterized by the composition of its mass: Fine fibers entangled to form a resilient, wool-like fibrous loft.

However, Rtica’s product, the Rbud offers three key benefits to the installing contractor. The first benefit is logistical. Rbuds are shipped in a unique compressed form reducing shipping and warehousing costs, dramatically improving professional contractor productivity: It provides 30% more payload (lbs per

truckload) than fiberglass and 69% more than cellulose for the same amount of insulation value (R-value). And since the contractor pays the freight, he can achieve a significant saving.

But RTICA® offers two other benefits.

RTICA® insulation is made from 100% recycled polyester (PET), a totally benign plastic that humans are constantly in contact with whether in clothing or the packaging of food and drinks.

Consequently, RTICA® can be installed without fear of skin itch, irritation or the onset of respiratory ailments attributed to dust. By contrast, fiberglass requires the use of respirators and protective clothing, particularly during blow-in applications. Even cellulose, another well-known insulation based on fibre composition, generates high dust levels when blown.

Rbuds are made from 100% post consumer recycled beverage bottles otherwise destined for land fills.

In 2005, over 200 billion bottles weighing 5.075 billion pounds were consumed in the United States. Of this amount, only 1.17 billion pounds were reclaimed through curb-side and bottle deposit recycling programs. Of this amount 681 million pounds were converted into products like clothing and carpeting. The balance of 489 million pounds were exported. The un-reclaimed 3.905 billion pounds ended their journey in our community landfills.

So, it’s good to know that R&D investments at Rtica took into account the environment, personal health and installer productivity to develop a safe and effective insulation for your home.

Rest assured, by specifying RTICA®, you give up absolutely nothing in insulating efficiency, nor do you face added costs to work more safely and be a friend to the environment. This remarkable insulation matches, and under certain conditions exceeds fiberglass in efficiency, and is competitively priced.

It all comes down to R value. R is the measurement of resistance to heat flow used in the industry. The higher the R value, the greater the insulating power. As well, R is the basis on which installed insulation is normally sold. It follows that you will pay more for R 48 value in an attic than R 30, as several more inches of depth would be required.

To compare coverage required when installing RTICA® to attain specific R values, consult the Coverage Chart found in our Facts and Specifications section.