Information on Cellulose Insulation
Insulation keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer by lowering the transfer of heat between the inside of a structure and the outside. Cellulose insulation, made from recycled newspaper and other paper products, is a green alternative to fiberglass insulation. Does this Spark an idea?
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Environmental Impact
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The Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association states that if all paper going into landfills was turned into cellulose insulation, CO2 emissions would be reduced by 8 million tons per year.
R-Value
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Insulation R-value determines the level of heat flow through conductive resistance. Cellulose insulation has an R-value of 3.5 per inch of thickness, which is comparable to fiberglass insulation, therefore allowing no more heat to escape a structure.
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Significance
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Cellulose insulation contains no HFA, HCFC, HFCs or formaldehyde and doesn't release emissions, which could harm the environment and add to global warming.
Considerations
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Cellulose insulation settles after installation causing a reduction in R-value. Product packaging indicates the correct depth for installation to prevent this problem.
Warning
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Cellulose insulation has indirectly caused fires even though it is treated with chemicals to make it fire retardant.
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