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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:
Cellulose
Insulation has the highest standards of any insulation material!
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