Why choose Cellulose Insulation?
Cellulose insulation will insulate your home in an eco-friendly and economical way. Firstly, let’s look at the environmental benefits:
- Cellulose has more recycled material than any other commercially available insulation.
It is made from around 85% ground-up recycled paper. The paper is treated with inorganic salts - around 15% by volume.
- Small pieces of paper are ‘fiberized’. This means that they can be densely packed into small places to stop airflow.
- Cellulose doesn’t use any greenhouse gases as propellants.
- Its hygroscopic properties regulate humidity, contributing to a healthy, comfortable living environment. Cellulose can store and release humidity without affecting its thermal performance.
- Due to its natural fibres, it will last the life span of the building.
The components of cellulose are natural and biodegradable.
Also, they can be effective flame retardants. In case of fire, the cellulose will char instead of burning. It also helps to deter insects and pests and eliminate mold issues.
What is Cellulose Insulation Made of?
Cellulose insulation is made from around 85 percent ground-up recycled paper making it very environmentally friendly.
Small pieces of paper are fiberized so they can be densely packed to prevent airflow.
It is treated – around 15 percent by volume – with inorganic salts.
These components are safe, natural and biodegradable. They can be effective flame retardants. In case of fire, the cellulose will char instead of burning. It also helps to deter insects and pests and eliminate mold issues .
How Cellulose Insulation Works?
Cellulose insulation is different to other forms of insulation as it is ‘blown’ or ‘sprayed’ into walls and cavities. As such, it is extremely versatile, durable and affordable.
- It can be used in existing homes, new constructions, apartments and commercial buildings.
It is suitable for timber framed-homes, attics and lofts.
It can be blown as loose-fill insulation into attic cavities, packed into walls and floors
- It helps increase heat retention.
- It dampen noise levels.
Is Cellulose Insulation Safe for Your Home?
Cellulose is made from recycled paper but it does not make your home vulnerable to fire. This is because it is treated with fire retardants such as magnesium hydroxide, gypsum, borax, and boric acid.
By doing so, it meets building regulations requirements.
Also it can help control the spread of fire because it is fire retardant
How Economical is Cellulose Compared to other type of Insulation?
Above source is from building regulations – NSAI S.R. 5.4.
Roof 30% Heat Loss | Air leaks 10% Heat Loss | Walls 30% Heat Loss | Windows and Doors 10% Heat Loss | Floors 20% Heat Loss
Cellulose Insulation Benefits
Cellulose insulation isn't just about keeping heat in; it's also good at keeping cold air out. Its dense structure forms an airtight barrier, eliminating air leakage and maximizing energy efficiency.
- Cellulose has more recycled material than any other commercially available insulation.
- No itchiness when in contact with the material unlike Rockwool or Fiberglass.
- Cellulose doesn’t use any greenhouse gases as propellants.
- Cellulose gets into most of the nooks and crannies.
- Cellulose Insulation is very afforable.
- Inorganic salts such as boric acid, borax, or aluminium sulphate used in cellulose insulation provide resistance to mold, pests, and fire.
- Its hygroscopic properties regulate humidity, contributing to a healthy, comfortable living environment. Cellulose can store and release humidity without affecting its thermal performance.
- Exceptionally low embodied energy as it is locally sourced and is relatively un-processed.
- Due to its natural fibres, it will last the life span of the building.
- Sound proofing properties.
How does Cellulose compares to other insulation products?
Process of Installing Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation can be installed by one of two techniques.
It can be blown-in or It can also be spray applied with moisture added.
The dry blown insulation can be installed using a machine to blow the cellulose into the area to be insulated.
Is Cellulose Insulation Safe for Your Home?
Despite being made from paper, cellulose insulation does not make your home vulnerable to fire. Cellulose insulation is treated with fire retardants such as magnesium hydroxide, gypsum, borax, and boric acid to meet all building regulations requirements. Cellulose insulation can help control the spread of fire because its fire retardants.
Fiberglass insulation is often faced with paper, which burns easily. Unsurprisingly, this causes cellulose to have a higher fire rating than faced fiberglass insulation.
Pricing
The cost of cellulose insulation beats any other form of insulation available on the market when you look at the ratio Eur /U Value! Energy efficiency will reduce energy costs and lower carbon emissions.
