Why is Cellulose Insulation A Better Insulation?
There are several key reasons that cellulose insulation is a superior product for buildings. It has higher R-per-inch values than most comparable mineral fiber materials, reduces air-leakage, is not as subject to convective heat loss, has lower cost relative to competing products of similar thermal efficiency, is fire safe, is made from more than 80% recycled material, is environmentally friendly, is approved by all major code bodies, and is well-tested and field proven. 2. Is Cellulose Insulation fire-safe? Cellulose insulation is arguably the safest organic building material since it is always treated with persistent fire retardants. The United States Consumer Products Safety Commission does not believe cellulose insulation is a hazardous product. Fire statistics do not support the claim that cellulose insulation is a hazardous product. Scientific studies of actual fires and demonstration burns have proven that the dense fiber structure of fire-retarded cellulose actually slows the s
