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.
Product of Choice For Our Clients - Green Fiber Sanctuary®
Sanctuary® Blow-In or Spray-Applied Cellulose Insulation
Used as attic insulation and installed in walls, floors and ceilings, Sanctuary will significantly improve the comfort, safety and well-being provided by any home.
The first all-in-one fiber insulation that can be blown-in or spray-applied, it’s suitable for all climates and conditions. Capable of reducing sound power by 60%¹ and heating and cooling costs by 25%², it’s easily installed, environmentally responsible, and packaged to optimize coverage and ease of installation.
Product Features
Sanctuary is engineered to fill tiny crevices and gaps, creating a dense, scientifically advanced barrier capable of reducing the power of sound by up to 60%¹. As cellulose insulation that can be blown-in or spray-applied, Sanctuary can be easily installed over existing insulation, and unlike batt or roll alternatives, it is engineered to fill every gap, void and hard-to-reach place without time-consuming cutting and fitting.
Installed in attics, walls, ceilings and floors, Sanctuary keeps homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, reducing heating and cooling costs by up to 25%2. Sanctuary has a Class 1/A fire rating, qualifies as a fire-blocking material and has been proven to be 57% better at resisting fire than most other common type of residential insulation. Contact our top rated cellulose insulation team to schedule a consultation.
Specifications
- 60% reduction in sound power¹
- 25% reduction in heating and cooling costs²
- 85% recycled material
- Coverage Area (Sq. Ft.): 48.8 at R-19
- Package Weight (lbs.): 25
- Energy Star certified
- Formaldehyde free
- Limited lifetime warranty
- R-Value per Inch: 3.7
- Insulation Type: Cellulose
- Fits any wall configuration
- For use in attics
- For use in ceilings
- For use in crawl spaces
- For use in floors