That Fiberglass insulation is listed as a potential carcinogen, containing respirable glass fibers and most likely formaldehyde.
Cellulose Insulation - Smart Choice for Home Owners?
The Thermal protection of a home is essential: in controlling durability, cost of operation and homeowner comfort. Cellulose requires less energy than fiberglass to manufacture.
Cellulose Insulation is sprayed or blown into walls, where it conforms to cavities and surrounds wiring and other obstacles to create a tight, nonolithic thermal barrier. Fiberglass batts, on the other hand, must be cut and pieced together,.
Why Use Cellulose Insulation?
"We want our home to be safe and pure for our children"
Engineers found that cellulose insulation reduced air infiltration by 38% versus fiberglass, while the cellulose structure needed 26% less energy to heat.
Cellulose insulation is safe for the environment and children. It is made of 80% post-consumer recycled newsprint. It is chemically treated with non-toxic borate compounds (20% by weight) to resist fire, insects and mold. Cellulose requires less energy than fiberglass to manufacture and is a superb air-block, it is more tightly packed and it provides a thermally efficient, cost effective and comfortable solution to homeowners.
HOME ENERGY SAVINGS - BLOWN IN CELLULOSE INSULATION:
With cellulose insulation, installed according to the Department of Energy's R-value recommendations, homeowners can usually realize a 20 percent to 50 percent savings on their utility bills. In newer homes, with fiberglass insulation already installed, cellulose can be installed over the fiberglass for increased savings. Find out more about the benfits of Attic Cellulose Insulation.
