Cellulose Insulation Advantages
If you are in the Quad Cities area of Iowa or Illinois, you’ll be happy to know their is an insulation company near you that provides the best insulation available. Eco Insulation provides quality insulation services to the Quad City area. Today we’ll talk about the cellulose insulation advantages that your home or business can benefit from.
More Insulation Coverage
One of the biggest advantages of Eco Insulation’s blown, cellulose insulation is the amount of coverage it provides to attics, walls, crawl spaces, ceilings, basements, garages, and more. Traditional sheeted insulation prevents heat transfer through the sheets. The one downside is that those sheets are cut to fit in a specific area. No matter how precise the cut, there will always be a thin space between the sheet and the building structure like the wall stud or outlet box. Cellulose insulation is blown into the vacant area, which attaches and compresses itself to the existing building structure leaving virtually no space for heat transfer to occur.
Better R-Value
The R-Value is a measurement of thermal resistance or how much a material can prevent heat transfer. Every building material has its own R-Value, as does every type of insulation. The greater the R-Value, the better the material can resist heat transfer. Our cellulose insulation ranks near the top when it comes to insulation. The particular composition of cellulose is what makes its such a great thermal resistor. For more info on R-Value, click here.
Fire Retardant
Another great benefit of cellulose insulation is that it is fire retardant. The insulation is treated with a Borate fire retardant formula making an otherwise flammable wood pulp, not so flammable. In addition, the cellulose fiber insulation is so dense that there is little room for air and fires need oxygen to keep going strong. So in the unfortunate event of a fire, cellulose insulation can actually help prevent the spread of the fire.
Pest and Mold Deterrent
Finally, another advantage you can expect from our cellulose insulation is the deterring of pests and mold. The cellulose fiber makeup creates an inhospitable environment for rodents and cockroaches. In addition, the environment doesn’t support the growth of mold making it a great option for traditionally damp areas such as basements and crawl spaces.
For more information, contact Eco Insulation online for a quote, or call us at 563-223-8681.
