Cellulose Insulation A Brief Guide and Fact Sheet Compiled By James Stoops

What it is ~80% recycled content: newspaper, cardboard, other waste paper products Non-formaldehyde binders Can theoretically be composted at the end of its life-cycle

Installation Pneumatically blown in dry (open cavity) or wet (open or closed cavity) If dry, settling will occur and proper density needs to be reached before sealing the wall If wet, moisture content needs to lower to at most 25% before sealing wall and cellulose is treated with borate for mold protection Protective masks should be worn - dust can irritate lungs

Facts R- value as high as Superior at blocking air infiltration Embodied energy as low as 750 Btu/lb compared to fiberglass at 8, ,000 Btu/lb Better at insulating in colder temperatures - as low as -20 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit Easily rated and checked - R-value per density can be extrapolated if installed correctly Can cost the same or as much as twice other insulation, but is much more efficient and insulation is not a major budget cost anyway

Conclusion Good for the environment Good for health Good for comfort Good for energy savings Not Too expensive up-front