Blown-In Insulation EPDs in the U.S.: A Data Guide

What “Blown” covers in this guide

In the U.S. market, “Blown” commonly means blown-in or loose-fill insulation. Think fiberglass blowing wool and cellulose products installed by hose into attics and cavities. We use the public EPD registry’s categorization to keep apples with apples, so batts and boards sit outside this view.

The five-year U.S. snapshot, at a glance

• 14 currently valid EPDs in blown-in insulation over the last five years.
• 5 manufacturers behind those EPDs.
• 4 program operators handled publication and verification.
• 2 distinct PCRs governed these documents.
• Latest EPD on record issued Jun 23, 2025 for Northern White Glass Fibre Loose Fill Insulation by CertainTeed Saint-Gobain, verified by Smart EPD LLC, expiring Jun 23, 2030.

EPDs issued per year

Year	EPDs issued
2021	0
2022	7
2023	5
2024	1
2025	1

That 2022 spike set the cadence for today’s renewal horizon. Many of those files will reach their end of validity across late 2027 and 2028, so calendar discipline matters.

Who’s publishing EPDs today

• Applegate-Greenfiber leads with 6 EPDs, reflecting cellulose’s broad SKU coverage.
• Knauf Insulation North America follows with 4.
• CertainTeed Saint-Gobain holds 2, including the most recent issue.
• Johns Manville and Owens Corning each show 1.

This mix spans both fiberglass blowing wool and cellulose, which helps specifiers compare like-for-like. It also tells us the category is competitive rather than captive to a single firm.

Where EPDs get published and verified

Program operator usage shows real variety, yet some concentration:

• Sustainable Minds hosts 10 EPDs from 2 manufacturers. That is meaningful adoption, not just a single-company bulge.
• Smart EPD LLC supports 2 EPDs from 1 manufacturer, including the latest file.
• SCS Global Services and UL each appear with 1 EPD and 1 manufacturer.

For teams choosing an operator, the pattern above signals that multiple routes are accepted by the market. Operator choice should align with target audiences, customer preferences, and turnaround time. We routinely publish with different operators without friction when timelines require it.

PCRs that govern blown-in insulation EPDs

Two rulebooks dominate the U.S. landscape for blown-in products:

• Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products. It underpins 12 EPDs and drives most expiries in 2027 and 2028.
• Product Category Rules Guidance for Building-Related Products and Services Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation EPD Requirements, Standard 10010-1, Edition 3. It accounts for 2 EPDs and stretches expiries into 2029 and 2030.

If you are new to the category, treat the PCR like the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Edition timing also matters, since renewing under a newer PCR can shift calculations and declared modules.

Renewal and expiry watch

Here is the next five-year expiry profile for today’s valid blown-in EPDs:

• 2026: 0 total.
• 2027: 7 total under the Part B thermal insulation PCR, clustered between Oct 1 and Dec 8.
• 2028: 5 total under the same Part B PCR, clustered between Aug 31 and Dec 12.
• 2029: 1 total under Standard 10010-1 Edition 3 on Oct 30.
• 2030: 1 total under Standard 10010-1 Edition 3 on Jun 23.

Translation for product teams. The market will see a renewal wave in Q4 2027 and late 2028. If you issued under Part B in 2022 or 2023, start data collection about nine months ahead to avoid a gap. Gaps complicate bids and can slow approvals when an owner requires current declarations.

The latest EPD worth studying

CertainTeed’s Northern White Glass Fibre Loose Fill Insulation posted on Jun 23, 2025 via Smart EPD LLC, based on Standard 10010-1 Edition 3, with validity to Jun 23, 2030. Two signals stand out. First, manufacturers are already migrating to the newer PCR. Second, five-year coverage into 2030 gives comfortable breathing room for product and process changes before the next renewal.

How EPD consultants show up in this category

Every one of the 14 EPDs lists a third-party EPD consultant or service provider. That is normal for blown-in where data wrangling cuts across recycled content streams, fiberizing lines, bagging, and installer stage assumptions. If you prefer a partner who handles collection and project management end to end so your R&D and plant teams stay focused, consider an EPD service provider like Parq. We are operator-agnostic in the U.S. and typically publish with Smart EPD or others with equal ease.

Notably absent or under-represented

Rockwool is a large insulation brand in North America, yet we did not find current U.S. loose-fill EPDs matching the blown-in category in the public registry as of Jan 18, 2026. Their portfolio in the region appears centered on batts and boards, so they may simply not target blown-in for the U.S. today. If that changes, expect a quick catch-up cycle as specifiers often prefer apples-to-apples comparisons.

Practical moves for 2026

1. Benchmark against the two active PCRs above, then choose the one that best matches your product form, modules, and renewal runway.
2. If your last issue was in 2022 under Part B, schedule renewal prep now to hit dates in Q4 2027 without stress.
3. Lock your program operator early if your customers have preferences. The market accepts multiple operators, so pick for speed, fit, and clarity of the final PDF.

Why getting an EPD still lifts sales

Procurement teams increasingly require product-specific EPDs in specs or award extra credit in scoring systems. Showing up with a current, third-party verified declaration removes penalties that come from using pessimistic defaults in carbon accounting. You prevent last-minute swaps, protect margin, and shorten back-and-forth on submittals. The cost is usually eclipsed by the first mid-sized project where you win the spec. No fluff needed here, just a clear path to bid-readiness.

What we mean by “fast” without cutting corners

Speed is not about shortcuts. It is about ruthless efficiency in data collection across sites, seasoned LCA work, and smooth publication with the operator your team selects. That is how we deliver high quality EPDs quickly while your best people stay on core work. Other consultants often hand the heavy lifts back to your team, which drags timelines. We dont do that.

One last thing before you go

This guide uses the global public registry most architects and specifiers rely on. Because of loading delays, some EPDs from late 2025 may not yet appear. If you want the full, up-to-date background dataset for blown-in insulation or a quick read on the best-fit PCR for your next EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. Happy to share the data, answer questions, or hop on a short call at no cost so you can move fast with confidence.