Stabilized Cellulose Insulation

Cellulose insulation by such name brands as Nu Wool, is made mostly from recycled newspapers. In fact, about 85% of it’s make up is newsprint. The actual manufacturing process uses at least 10 times less energy than it takes to manufacture fiberglass insulation. In addition, cellulose Insulation will save as much as 40% in heating and cooling costs. By eliminating voids and air pockets common with other insulation materials, reducing air infiltration and increasing the “Effective R-value” of the wall assembly, cellulose helps control sound and thermal properties and is environmentally friendly.

The Product is spayed in place with mildew resistant tacifiers, and needs to dry over a 48 hour time period before covering with drywall. This also allows time to review the final dry product and ensure the there was, indeed, no sagging or voids. In most cases the product needs no further attetion, and the drywall process can proceed as planned.

The picture to the right is our insulator spraying in the product in a home we are building in old town Carmel, right now. Our insulation practices help lead the way for a comfortable conditioned space. Along with the spayed cellulose, we spray expansion foam behind electrical boxes, caulk or seal vertical and horizontal wood connections, and spray foam seal the floor and ceiling joist bays. The end product is an air-tight structure that allows vapor to permeate through the walls as required, but keeps the forced air systems inside.

After all of this is completed, we have a third party, energy star certified, company inspect our insulation package, to certifiy the home meets federal government standards for energy efficeincy. This helps us keep a sharp eye for detail, and ultimately our customers benefit from our willingness to spend a few extra dollars for a high performance, thermally insulated structure that makes them eligible for tax credits.