Regal Cellulose Insulation Tops Fiberglass -- The Choice is Apparent

The only way to maximize your home's energy efficiency is to insulate the areas that are likely to permit air infiltration and heat transfer. Heat moves from warmer to colder areas. On cold days, warm air from inside tries to get out. On warm days, the hot air outside is trying to get in. Regal Industries cellulose insulation works to deliver energy savings and year-round comfort by reducing the natural movement of heat from warmer to colder areas.

Cellulose Insulation Tops Fiberglass in Performance

"R-Value" (an expression of heat transfer resistance) is the standard for measuring insulation performance. At R3.6 to 3.8 per inch, cellulose insulation is considerably better than most mineral fiber blowing wools but R-Value is only ONE factor in energy efficiency of a home. Studies of actual buildings regularly show that cellulose-insulated buildings may use 20% to 40% less energy than buildings with fiberglass, even if the R-value of the insulation in the walls and ceilings is identical. Regal Cellulose Insulation - Highest savings, lowest cost!

Cellulose Insulation Tops Fiberglass in Safety

It is a known fact that all residential structures contain large amounts of wood. Cellulose insulation is the only wood-based building material that is always treated for fire retardancy. This makes cellulose insulation one of the safest materials used in home construction.

If a fire occurs, the dense structure of cellulose and its fire retardants slow the spread of fire through the building by blocking flames and hot gases and restricting the availability of oxygen in insulation walls and ceilings. Scientists at the National Research Council Canada report that "cellulose in the wall cavity provided and increase in the fire resistance performance of 22% to 55%." Fire roars right through fiberglass.

Cellulose Insulation Tops Fiberglass in Conforming to House Design

Cellulose insulation flows around obstructions and penetrates odd-shaped cavities, completely filling the voids. This system provides a superior monolithic blanket of insulation that's characteristics include a tighter and quieter finished home construction. Regal Cellulose Insulation effectively reduces energy costs by conforming to the space where it is applied - even around wires, electrical boxes and pipes. Fewer leaks, drafts and lower heating/cooling costs!

Cellulose Insulation Tops Fiberglass in Infiltration

Regal cellulose insulation is superior in suppressing air infiltration. Cellulose is two to three times more dense than fiberglass products. This density blocks air better than lightweight fiberglass. In 1990, the University of Colorado-Denver compared the performance of cellulose and fiberglass insulation and found that cellulose insulation was 38% tighter and required 26% less energy.

In a Princeton University study, a group of homes with cellulose re-insulated walls showed an average 24.5% reduction of air infiltration with only the walls re-insulated. In a similar study, the Leominster, MA Housing Project for the Elderly found that the cellulose insulated building had a 40% lower leakage than similarly constructed buildings insulated with R-13 fiberglass batts in the walls and R-38 fiberglass batts in the ceiling.

Cellulose Insulation Tops Fiberglass by Providing a Superior Sound Barrier

Regal Cellulose Insulation is 2 to 3 times denser than similar fiberglass products. When installed, cellulose insulation completely eliminates voids and gaps blocking the avenue for sound travel. In open attics, Regal Cellulose Insulation molds around irregular construction and stays in place, eliminating potential leaks for sound transmission. By keeping the walls, ceilings and floors airtight, sounds are greatly restricted. Traffic noise, airplanes, radios, televisions and conversations will be controlled, providing a more comfortable atmosphere inside your home for your family to enjoy.

Cellulose Insulation Tops Fiberglass in Standards

Cellulose Insulation is covered by the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Specifications. The ASTM covers several material properties, including:

• R-Value
• Flame Spread
• Smoldering Combustion
• Density
• Corrosiveness
• Odor Emission
• Moisture Vapor Absorption
• Fungi Resistance
• Adhesive/cohesive strength (spray on only)

Cellulose Insulation has the highest standards of any insulation material!