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Cellulose insulation has great sound absorption capabilities and will keep your indoor space peaceful and quiet.
It has proven to perform at a much more efficient level than other insulation products on the market. It’s no surprise that Shield Insulations offers cellulose insulation to our clients in St. John’s. We want our clients to have unrivalled products that are capable of providing several benefits and perform at a higher level than similar insulation materials.
Cellulose has made a big comeback recently because of how environmentally friendly it is. Cellulose insulation incorporates a high amount of recycled content when compared to other furnace-produced insulation materials. Add to this its ability to provide long-term energy savings and you have a product that is perfect for the need of the hour. During the manufacture of cellulose, the paper fibres are treated with boric acid to retard the spread of fire. This is a big advantage as fire-retardancy is an important factor to consider for building contractors when approaching a construction project. Get in touch with us to learn more about how your property can benefit from cellulose insulation.
Did you know?
There is a reason why we use cellulose insulation in all of our projects. It is an extremely environmentally friendly product that can be applied in a much better way than other insulation materials. With other insulation products using batts for installation, there is a chance of the outside air or moisture infiltrating through small cracks or spaces that develop over time. Cellulose is sprayed into surfaces and coats even the smallest gaps and crevasses adequately, reducing the chance of anything coming through.
Cellulose insulation has shown a great amount of fire-retardancy when tested against buildings with other types of insulation. The waste paper fibres that are used in the manufacturing process are treated with boric acid to make them extremely resistant to fire. This in turn adds extra protection to the structural elements of a building and buys more time for responders to act in case of a fire. Due to this and other beneficial aspects, cellulose insulation is popular amongst building contractors.
Cellulose insulation is up to
30% more efficient than fibreglass insulation. The efficiency levels can be compared by discussing a few key features.
R-value is a measure of thermal resistance. A cellulose insulation installation resists heat flow at a higher rate than a fibreglass installation because of the possibility of the fibreglass batts developing gaps over time, thereby allowing air infiltration. Cellulose keeps heat in or out depending on the season, making it very efficient at temperature regulation.
In the long term, cellulose insulation provides better energy savings as it is very efficient at keeping heat from flowing through the walls.
Cellulose has a higher amount of acoustic absorption than fibreglass, making it a superior option for noise reduction.
When installing fibreglass insulation, we use large batts or blocks that are added to several areas of the building. Over time, these can develop gaps that can cause air and moisture infiltration. Cellulose is sprayed on and covers every inch of a surface like a thick blanket filling in any gaps.
Cellulose has more fire-retardancy than fibreglass and has been proven to offer better protection to structural elements in case of a fire.
Due to the boric acid treatment at the manufacturing stage, cellulose insulation is highly mould-resistant and can survive instances of mildew and mould build-up in buildings.
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