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AIA Blueprint For Better: Design To Change Climate Change
It’s encouraging to see the American Institute of Architects (AIA) launching their BLUEPRINT FOR BETTER initiative with the goal of reducing “climate change and inequities in the built environment.” That’s a fancy way of saying improve design in the...
Why Cellulose Insulation Fits Well With Earth Day
Cellulose Insulation Makes Sense Earth Day & Every Day. With fears of global warming and climate change fast approaching a tipping point, the intent of Earth Day has never been more relevant. Conceived in 1969 at a UNESCO conference held in San Francisco,this...
How To Calculate R-Value Of Settled Cellulose Attic Insulation
Cellulose Answer Man: Your Source For Information. Sam asks:Are calculations of thickness for the depth just after installation or after it has settled for 3-4 years as mine has. Original depth was 16 inches, now it is about 12 ” so what is the true R-value? Answer:...
Cellulose Insulation Helps Control Fire In Condos
Cellulose Insulation Slowed Canada Condominium Fire. Fires in any dwelling can be dangerous to occupants and lead to extensive damage and even total property loss. In condominiums and other types of attached dwellings the spread of fire to adjacent units can be even...
Dense Pack Or Wet Spray Cellulose vs. Flash-Fill Insulated Walls
Cellulose Answer Man: Your Source For Information. Cheryl asks:Hello, I’m building a new house and I’m trying to decide between dense pack and wet spray cellulose in my 2×6 walls. I’m also trying to decide weather to use closed cell spray foam in conjunction with the...
Adding Blown Insulation Over Existing Attic Batts
Cellulose Answer Man: Your Source For Information. Jennifer asks:Can I install cellulose blown in insulation over batt insulation with tears in the vapor barrier? I was air sealing my attic and had to tear the vapor insulation to reach some of the bypassing. Do I have...
More Cellulose Insulation Fire Control Stories
More Examples of Cellulose Insulation Controlling Fire Spread In Homes. We continue to monitor the news for reports of home and building fires where cellulose insulation is in use. A couple stories recently offer yet more good examples of how the fire retardant...
Adding Cellulose Over Old Garage Ceiling Batts
Cellulose Answer Man: Your Source For Information. Julie asks:Hi, I just want to ask if it is possible to dense pack blown in cellulose into a garage ceiling which already has existing 60 year old batt insulation. I have several contractors giving me different answers...
How To Update Insulation In Walls Of Old Homes
Homeowners Often Forget Walls When Updating Insulation. Updating the insulation in older homes is critical to making living spaces more comfortable and monthly energy bills more manageable. Unfortunately, most homeowners only think as far as the attic forgetting to...
Firefighters Guide For Cellulose Insulation Building Fires
How To Handle Fires In Buildings With Cellulose Insulation. Cellulose insulation is an easily misunderstood building material. It is made from paper fibers, so it is an organic material. Left untreated, organic materials are combustible. Some other common insulation...
Cellulose Insulation Adhesive Properties Explained
Cellulose Answer Man: Your Source For Information. Jason A asks:I have a question about the adhesive properties of wet spray cellulose insulation. Specifically, does wet spray cellulose insulation permanently self-adhere to the substrate? And can wet spray cellulose...
Sound Dampening With Insulation Between Floors Explained
Cellulose Answer Man: Your Source For Information. Kelvin D asks:In order to achieve the best sound dampen through installation of cellulose between my basement and first floor, should I dense pack the material to the tune of 3.5 lb/ft^3. Or do I install enough...
Proper Ventilation For Home Attics
Cellulose Answer Man: Your Source For Information. Ray asks:When my house was built in 1978, blown in insulation was used. Out at the end of the roof rafters where it meets the soffit, a 10 inch piece of faced batt was placed on it’s edge to block any air movement...
Causes of Damp Cellulose Insulation In Attic
Cellulose Answer Man: Your Source For Information. John S asks:I’ve never gone up in my attic right in the spring before and this year I did to install some new lighting. I am noticing that my cellulose insulation feels damp to the touch. Is this normal or...
Spring Weather Best For Insulating Home Attics
Weather and timing play a factor for homeowners considering replacing or upgrading insulation in the attic. Homeowners with attic insulation problems begin to notice discomfort in their homes and increasing energy bills as seasonal temperature extremes exceed attic...
How Cellulose Insulation Performs In House Fires
Cellulose Insulation Protects Homeowners During House Fires. Among the many benefits of cellulose insulation, beyond its core insulating properties, is the extra fire safety it provides to homeowners. In many cases home fires start as silent events, often in the...
