Be Comfortable in Your Home Year-Round
Many Rockford homes and businesses are not as energy efficient as they should be. They are continuously wasting energy and money through poorly insulated walls and attics. This is especially troublesome during a harsh Midwest winter. If your home or building has trouble keeping a constant temperature and your energy bills are increasing, consider upgrading your insulation with the ecofriendly insulation choice: cellulose insulation installed by Metro Insulation.
What Is Cellulose Insulation?
Cellulose insulation is a popular insulation used in residential and commercial settings. Made from recycled paper, such as newspaper, cardboard, and office paper it can contain up to 85% recycled materials. Small pieces of paper are fiberized and treated with non-hazardous chemicals to act as a fire retardant and resist pests and mold. It is a safe, ecofriendly choice for homes and buildings.
Cellulose Application Methods
Cellulose insulation can be applied in two ways: in a dry/loose-fill form or as a wet spray. At Metro Insulation, we focus on dry/loose-fill cellulose and install only the highest quality products from our insulation supplier Multi Fiber LLC.
The dry or loose-fill option is frequently used to insulate attics, walls, and floors in both new and existing buildings. Like blown-in fiberglass insulation, the loose fibers can be blown into closed walls and cavities in a drill-and-fill style through a small hole with a special blower, densely packing the area with insulation. The dry cellulose can also be used in open spaces such as attics as a primary insulation or a second layer over aging insulation.
Benefits of Cellulose Insulation
When choosing insulation for your new home or existing home in the Rockford area, you might wonder which type is best for your project. Consider the benefits of cellulose insulation and why it might be the best choice for your project:
- Environmentally friendly – Cellulose insulation contains more recycled material than any other insulation product. It is a great resource to reuse materials and take steps to be more ecologically responsible.
- Thorough coverage – Its ability to be blown in and densely packed means that it can fill nearly any space where there may be limited access, such as crawl spaces or small attics.
- Versatility – Cellulose insulation is effective as a primary or secondary source of insulation. It works well whether you are building a new home or need to reinforce old or poorly installed batt insulation.
- Money saving – Proper insulation reduces your energy bills by giving your HVAC system a break from working so hard to keep your home or building at a comfortable temperature. Combine with air sealing for even greater savings.
- Fire safety – Cellulose can control the spread of fire because it is treated with a fire retardant. It has a Class 1 Fire Rating, giving it a higher fire rating than faced fiberglass insulation.
More to Know About Cellulose Insulation
You may have heard about the growing popularity of cellulose insulation and its many energy saving benefits such as reducing your carbon footprint, lowering your heating and cooling costs, and providing quality sound control. Here are a few more things to know about this effective insulation choice:
- It has a Class 1 flame spread rating and contains active fire-resistance materials to provide durable and excellent fire resistance.
- It is resistant to mold growth and works to dissipate moisture for moisture management.
- It does not contain asbestos or formaldehyde.
- It is ideal for insulating older homes and adding R-value and filling gaps over existing insulation.
- It is safe to touch and won’t irritate unprotected skin.
- It won’t settle in sidewalls but will settle in attics until it reaches a stable density, similar to other blown insulation. All thermal performance testing is done at the settled thickness.
Learn More About Ecofriendly Insulation
Since 2003, we have worked hard to build a more energy efficient community through quality service and workmanship. Many homeowners and builders in the Rockford area have trusted us with their insulating needs and discovered cellulose insulation has been a perfect fit for their home or building. Contact us today to learn more about this ecofriendly insulation and find out if cellulose would be a great fit for your project too.
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