An Introduction to Cellulose Insulation
A Little History About Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation has been around a long time. Thomas Jefferson used a form of cellulose to insulate his estate, Monticello – where construction began in 1769!
What we think of today as cellulose insulation has been in wide use since the 1920’s, growing dramatically after WWII. The energy crisis of the 1970’s and 1980’s led to even greater use of cellulose – and the reputation of cellulose as an insulation that would settle in your walls. That’s no longer the case, and it hasn’t been for a long time, thanks to dramatic improvements in manufacturing and installation techniques.
You might be tempted to think of cellulose insulation as paper, or even ground-up paper, but in fact it’s not. While clean, recycled paper and cardboards form the basis of cellulose insulation, that’s processed back to a fibrous state, bearing no resemblance to the original paper.
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CleanFiber High Performance
Cellulose Insulation Delivers
- Class A Fire rating
- All-borate formulation
- Very low levels of dust
- Virtually zero contamination in bags
Environmental Impact
Cellulose is the greenest insulation on the market, it reduces environmental impact without sacrificing home performance.
90% Recycled Content
CleanFiber has the highest recycled content available – more fiber, less dust!
Class 1-Fire Rating
Much more resistant to fire than other common forms of insulation. Cellulose delivers peace of mind with a high fire resistance rating.
Product Features
All Borate: Our all-borate formulation resists and defeats corrosion, fungal growth, and microbial development. It also acts as a natural insecticide!
Debris Free: CleanFiber uses high quality, recycled clean fiber sources, which means no garbage in your walls or attic!
Sound Resistance: Cellulose insulation provides superior sound control by limiting sound travel inside and outside of the home. CleanFiber’s uniformly small fibers minimize unwanted sound transmission.
Certified: Fully certified to ASTM C739 standards by R&D Services, Inc.
