How does Nu-Wool WALLSEAL compare in performance to other insulation products?
Using Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation is more than a smart choice for it’s comfort benefits, Nu-Wool is environmentally friendly even in the manufacturing process. Fiberglass insulation is made by melting sand and recovered glass in gas-fired furnaces. It takes at least 8,500 BTU’s of energy to produce a pound of fiberglass insulation. Cellulose insulation is produced by processing post-consumer recovered paper through electrically driven mills. Estimates for the embodied energy of a pound of cellulose vary from 150 to 750 BTU’s. Converting this to BTU’s-per-R, it takes at least 10 times more energy to make fiberglass insulation than to produce cellulose insulation. Nu-Wool WALLSEAL is a premium insulation system. Homeowners, builders, and architects choosing this system are concerned about energy costs, sound control, and overall comfort. The installers of the WALLSEAL system are factory trained and certified professionals, and are equipped with specialized machines designed for
