With deep sorrow we announce the passing of AC&R’s former president, John Kelso Shipe, age 92, on December 26, 2011. Kelso was well known in the insulation industry and became president of the company following the death of his father in 1956, until his retirement in 1988.Viewing will be held 4-7 pm Thursday, Dec. 29 at Joseph Gawler’s Sons, 5130 Wisc. Ave. NW DC. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 30 at 11 am at Potomac Methodist Church, 10300 Falls Road, Potomac, Md.

AC & R recently completed the air barrier and insulation at the new Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Staunton,VA. The picture below shows one of our highly trained installers spraying Johns Manville Corbond III spray polyurethane foam to the block backup walls to form the primary air barrier and insulation. With a long span of good weather, AC & R was able to finish the entire project in 2 weeks. One week ahead of schedule!

With effective thermal protection, ease of installation, and added safety, GreenFiber Insulation offers customers the advantages they seek. The bottom line for homeowners is that it is possible to achieve greater comfort and lower energy bills* at the same time with better insulation.

GreenFiber loose-fill insulation gives your customers a safe, cost-effective, and easily installed attic insulation choice.

* Savings vary. Find out why in the seller's fact sheet on R-values. Higher R-values mean greater insulating power.

A Seamless Blanket

GreenFiber Insulation forms a seamless blanket of protection—blocking air infiltration and convection currents that are both primary causes of energy loss. High R-Value GreenFiber Insulation's R-value, or its ability to stop heat transfer, remains consistent through a greater temperature and application range than that of loose-fill fiberglass, keeping heat in during the winter, and out during the summer.

Safety And Durability

GreenFiber Insulation can increase a wall's fire resistance by 22-57%. GreenFiber Insulation is non-toxic, and GreenFiber guarantees its products for the life of the house. Preserving Home and Planet The fire retardants in GreenFiber Insulation allows the product to pass the stringent ASTM C-739 fungal resistance test. GreenFiber also reduces noise and is made from 85% recycled material.