Blown Attic Insulation - Cellulose
Cellulose Insulation is very eco-friendly, using no VOC's, CFC's or HCFC's, plus it's easy and very safe to install.
Blown Attic Insulation - Use Environmental Friendly Cellulose
Is produced from plant-based and recycled renewable resources
Is water blown
Has no VOC's nor does it contain urea or ozone depleting CFC's or HCFC's
Reduces demand and dependence on non-renewable petroleum reserves
Manufacturing process is very eco-friendly. Fiberglass insulation involves melting sand to form glass particles this process can consume more than 10 times the energy as cellulose insulation.
Blown Attic Insulation - Use Environmental Friendly Cellulose
Because of its higher installed density and the elimination of voids and air pockets, blown attic insulation delivers impressive STC ratings in a variety of wall assemblies.
It is competitively priced compared to conventional insulation, making it one of the best values in the insulation market.
Insulates and seals air gaps after one application When spray-in-place cellulose insulation is applied to wall cavities of new construction.
it has installed to a density of 3.0 to 3.5 lbs. /ft.3 and will not settle in the wall cavity.
Fibers attach to the sheathing and studs, forming a seamless bond inside the wall cavity.
Reduces indoor noise pollution.eliminates voids and air pockets common with other insulation materials, reducing air infiltration and increasing the "Effective R-value" of the wall assembly.
This Green Insulation can save as much as 40% in heating and cooling costs.
Blown Attic Insulation - Use Environmental Friendly Cellulose
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Blown in cellulose is made of mostly recycled materials, those being recycled newspapers, magazines and other paper products.
The remaining raw products added to the cellulose insulation are environmentally preferable to the products of other insulations that use CFC or HCFC blowing agents or formaldehyde glues.
Blown Attic Insulation - Use Environmental Friendly Cellulose
Unlike fiberglass, cellulose does not use formaldehyde-based glues, which present a continuing hazard after installation due to off-gassing of formaldehyde.
Blown Attic Insulation has great advantages for industrial health and worker safety. Toxicity of the raw materials of most insulation types is typically highest during manufacture or installation.
Neither is an issue with cellulose. The sole hazard for cellulose is categorization by OSHA as a dust nuisance, requiring a simple dust mask during installation. This compares very favorably to the potential NIOSH cancer risk of fiberglass.
Cellulose has the lowest estimated “embodied energy” of any green insulation product. “Embodied Energy” is the energy required to produce and transport materials.
Fiberglass, the leading insulation among home-owners, has 10 times more embodied energy and foam products have up to 64 times more embodied energy than cellulose.
Blown Attic Insulation has the largest amount of recycled content in the industry - up to 85% post-consumer recycled newspaper.
Utilizing recycled paper is less energy than other manufacturing process for green insulation. In addition, paper is the largest component of landfills and using this paper to produce cellulose insulation diverts waste from the landfills preserving valuable landfill space.
Cellulose insulation prevents the release of “greenhouse” gases (methane) which is released when newspaper decomposes in landfills.
Cellulose earns LEED and US Green Building credits for greeninsulation construction. Architects and builders can earn credits towards certification under both the LEED and US Green Building green building programs.
Cellulose green insulation can be locally produced. Local recycling programs and processing brings new meaning to the old slogan “Think Globally, Act Locally.” In addition to saving transportation costs, local recycling can be used as a fund raising tool to help local community groups.
Borate based fire retardents. These safe, non-corrosive fire-retardant chemicals will not harm pipes or circuits. They will not cause harmful fumes or become a health hazard to humans. Makes sure you utilize a competent installer.
Ask for references of past projects and check them out. Be wary of unrealistic claims of insulation values or dirt-cheap pricing.
