Insulation

Cellulose - New Construction and Existing Buildings.

In new construction, a patented poly mesh membrane is stapled to wall studs and cellulose injected at specific pressures to obtain desired R-Value. Why dry packed cellulose versus wet sprayed? The drying time of wet sprayed cellulose can be unpredictable. Dry packed cellulose can be sheetrocked immediately. Dense packed cellulose insulation can effectively reduce air leakage by up to 83%.

In existing buildings cellulose is injected through a series of holes drilled in the exterior, or interior as the case may be, to required pressures so as to prevent any settling.

Properties of Cellulose

Cellulose is derived from recycled wood fiber. Because of its natural content, it is a non-polluting and non-irritating material. Tests have proven this product free of any gas emission whatsoever. It is not toxic when burned and non-carcinogenic when air born.

Insulating Value of Cellulose

Made of small particle-sized fiber, it fills every nook and cranny. In walls where it is injected at the recommended 3 lb/cu. ft. density, it will not settle or sag over the years and improves the structure's efficiency by reducing air leakage. Fiberglass cannot do that. Dense packed cellulose has a consistent R-value of 3.8 per inch when installed at recommended density. It maintains a consistent thermal resistance regardless of the temperature. Fiberglass losses it’s ability to insulate the colder it gets or when compressed, such as behind electrical boxes or in tight places.

Insect, Pest and Fire Resistance

Cellulose has demonstrated in laboratory tests its exceptional flame resisting properties and has also proven to be a non irritant product. As a result of the boron compounds included in its formulation, it helps to prevent parasitical and vermin intrusion.

Acoustical Properties

Cellulose contains soundproofing properties when injected at recommended density into existing walls, ceilings or floors through 2 in. holes cut into the drywall or, in the case of unfinished walls, through a patented poly mesh membrane stapled to the wall frame before installing the drywall.

Test results are available upon request.

Useful Links

Cellulose Insulating Manufacturers Association - cellulose.org