The Hidden Foundation of Every Healthy Home: Why Your Attic & Walls Matter More Than You Think
09/05/2025
Did you know that one of the most impactful features of your home is actually something you rarely even see? It isn't your kitchen, your master suite, or even your foundation, but a silent protector all around you.
Hidden behind your drywall lies the invisible backbone of comfort and energy efficiency: your insulation. Yet nearly 89% of US homes are under-insulated*, leaving families paying more, living less comfortably, and missing out on the benefits that properly installed fiberglass insulation can deliver.
The truth is, your attic and walls are working 24/7 to protect what matters most—your family's comfort, health, and budget. Shouldn't they have the best possible support?
The Triple Win: Comfort, Health, and Savings
Quality fiberglass insulation doesn't just save energy; it transforms how your home performs across three critical areas:
Temperature Control That Actually Works: Proper insulation creates a thermal barrier that keeps conditioned air where it belongs, reducing strain on HVAC systems and delivering consistent comfort in every room, every season.
Sound Management for Peace of Mind: Quality fiberglass insulation absorbs sound transmission between rooms and from outside, creating the quiet sanctuary your family deserves.
No Added Indoor Pollutants: Since indoor air quality can be significantly impacted by various factors, selecting insulation that contains low VOCs is an important choice for enhancing your living space.
Introducing Knauf Performance+: Fiberglass Insulation Reimagined
Knauf Performance+ is an affirmation of Knauf's commitment to providing safer, more reliable products for your home. It reflects a dedication to transparency and quality, giving you confidence in the products that help create a healthier living environment.
"Knauf wants a better environment for our children; our parents and grandparents wanted the same thing. It's an evolutionary process," explains Knauf specification specialist David Ware. That evolution starts with rethinking every component.
Sustainability Built In: Each Performance+ product contains a minimum of 55% recycled glass that is melted, spun into flexible fibers, and bound using bio-based chemistry with no added colors or dyes. It's proof that high performance and environmental responsibility can work hand in hand.
Third-Party Verified Performance: We don't just make claims—we prove them through rigorous testing and independent certification:
- Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly®: Independently tested to meet strict standards for low dust and low VOC emissions, helping to create a better indoor environment.
- Verified Healthier Air™: Recognized for contributing to improved indoor air quality performance.
- Formaldehyde-Free: Manufactured with ECOSE® technology, containing no added formaldehyde.
- Installer-Friendly: Designed for easier handling with reduced dust during installation.
Why This Matters for Homeowners and Contractors
For Homeowners: You're not just buying fiberglass insulation—you're investing in your family's daily comfort and energy savings that compound year after year. Performance+ delivers measurable benefits you can feel from day one.
For Contractors: Provide your clients with the best insulation for peace of mind that installs quickly and is easy to work with. It's a product you can stand behind with confidence, knowing it delivers real performance advantages.
The Bottom Line
Great homes are built from the inside out. Though often overlooked, insulation is a vital element in construction and renovation that helps a house become a healthy, sustainable, and comfortable home where families can truly thrive.
* ICF (2024). Evaluation of under-insulated single-family detached homes in the United States [Report]. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association. Retrieved from North American Insulation Manufacturers Association website.