Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, in Braunschweig, Germany have developed a method for creating insulation foam from wood particles. “Our wood foam can be used in exactly the ...

Insulating your home may help the environment by lowering your energy usage, but unfortunately the petroleum-based foam that's typically used as insulation isn't all that eco-friendly itself.

MADISON, Maine, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TimberHP, Inc. announces a major milestone in the North American building materials' industry: TimberBoard™, the company's rigid wood fiber board ...

Insulation materials of tomorrow must be both efficient and environmentally friendly. Scientists are developing insulation foam made from wood that could re- place petrochemical plastics in the long ...

TimberHP, the first company in North America to offer wood fiber insulation, is expanding production and staff. CEO Joshua Henry says the company will eventually hire more than 140 staff for full ...

It is widely known that wood offers higher levels of thermal resistivity versus other framing materials. In fact, wood naturally has nearly four times the thermal resistance of steel or masonry. The ...

There has been a growing interest in thermal management materials due to the prevailing energy challenges and unfulfilled needs for thermal insulation applications. We demonstrate the exceptional ...

Researchers are developing wood fiber-based insulation materials and sprayable insulation foams with enhanced product features. The new materials will enable mass production of high-quality insulation ...

Climate protection is now a mandatory consideration for every building contractor. Only last October the German federal government tightened up its Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) even further by ...