IS IT RODENT RESISTANT?
In 1992, the University of
Nebraska tested the impacts of mice on 5 other types of
insulation (Cellotex, Fiberglass, Rockwall, Styrofoam and
Vermiculite). None of those five had any significant impact
on the way the mice tunneled and nested. TempShield
Insulation is a new product designed with this in mind.
TempShield Reflective Bubble Insulation is constructed with
tough aluminum and nylon instead of the typical, easy to
gnaw through, fiber and foam insulation.
See actual study results (PDF)
According to The Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, “Most rodents
nest in the insulation of double walls. Block off all entrances
into walls and remove all nesting materials.”
According to The University
of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Institute of Agriculture and
Natural Resources, “Damage to insulation alone may amount to
several thousand dollars in only a few years. Energy loss
from rodent-damaged buildings results in added cost.”
According to the US Army
Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine, “A rodent
nest is usually a pile of materials, such as… insulation
[and] Styrofoam… under which the rodent lives.”
Typical fiberglass insulation
destroyed by mice. Disclaimer: No insulation on the market is
100% rodent-proof. Insulation materials alone will not
completely deter rodent infestation. The consumer should also
properly dispose of garbage, fallen branches, nuts, berries,
etc. to prevent easy access to food, and properly seal siding,
pipe chases, vents, etc. to prevent easy entry.
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