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Install Nu-Wool for Ultimate Comfort and Savings in an Energy Efficient Structure

Install Nu-Wool for Ultimate Comfort and Savings in an Energy Efficient Structure

Made from recycled paper, Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation is an energy-saving insulation with a 3.8 R per inch R-value.  With its superior thermal and air infiltration properties, it is installed in both attics and walls of residential and commercial buildings. This environmentally friendly, “GREEN” insulation provides savings on energy bills* and provides a quiet, comfortable, draft-free home.  Simply, Nu-Wool is the ideal choice for your home.

A home doesn’t have to be old to signal inadequate insulation… in fact, many newer homes are perfect candidates for additional insulation. Protect your investment and upgrade to Nu-Wool Premium or Energy Care Cellulose Insulation that pays you back in multiple benefits… energy savings, controlled heat and air consumption, quietness and mold resistance. No matter where you live, Nu-Wool insulation products work around the clock, all year long, for the life of your home.

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    Benefits of Premium Cellulose Insulation

    Made from recycled paper, the recycled content of Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation is 86% making it one of the most eco-friendly insulation products on the marketplace.

    A home insulated with Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation in the walls and attic saves homeowners on heating and cooling costs and dramatically reduces noise from outside the building as well as from room to room.

    Nu-Wool Co., Inc. offers an industry leading 10 year Energy Guarantee on all new homes insulated with Nu-Wool brand products.

    Buildings insulated with Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation have a noticeable “quietness”. Sharp sounds are subdued by the increased mass of Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation.

    Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation is one of the few construction materials used in houses that is treated for fire resistance. Because of its fire resistance, Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation stops or slows the spread of fire in attics and wall cavities.

    The superior moisture management properties of Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation actually make it a better choice than fiberglass insulation for managing moisture problems.

    Specifications of Premium Cellulose Insulation

    Nu-Wool is code compliant and meets or exceeds ICC-ES code requirements for thermal insulation. Specifying Nu-Wool on your plans ensures performance and energy savings throughout the life of your structure.

    The R-Value of Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation is 3.8 per inch. Installing Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation using the Nu-Wool WALLSEAL System eliminates voids and air pockets common with other insulation materials, reducing air infiltration and increasing the “Effective R-Value” of the wall assembly.

    Due to its product makeup and density, Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation can be installed in many unique framing situations and other hard to insulate areas.

    Properly packing high density Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation into cathedral ceilings significantly reduces both the air pockets that cause moisture problems and the need for getting rid of condensation. 

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    Compare Nu Wool Insulation To Others

    Nu-Wool Co., Inc. challenges you to compare our product with the competition… then decide if Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation is the best choice for your next insulation projects. 

    The Facts About Cellulose Insulation

    Fact: All loose-fill insulation products can settle over time. By federal law and industry standards compensation for settlement is built into cellulose insulation coverage charts. When installed properly in accordance with the coverage chart, loose-fill cellulose insulation will not settle below the intended R-Value. When Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation is properly installed in wall cavities to a density of 3.0 to 3.5 pounds per cubic foot using the Nu-Wool WALLSEAL System, it adheres to the studs, plates and sheathing, and will not settle.

    Fact: Cellulose insulation has a Class A Fire rating. It is treated with fire retardants to meet all federal, state, and local fire safety requirements. Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation contains 100% borate-based fire retardants, and has been successfully tested in over 50 UL approved 1, 2 and 3- hour firewall designs.

    Fact: This type of application is common in new construction where a small amount of water is added for increased bonding to the sheathing. The moisture content, when installed correctly, dissipates quickly, typically resulting in moisture content at or below wood framing members. Further Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation contains an EPA Registered fungicide, which makes the insulation resistant to mold growth.

    Fact: Cellulose insulation in walls will typically be more expensive than fiberglass batts due to higher installation costs. However, the difference in cost is quickly recovered through greater savings on energy bills by using cellulose insulation. Blown in cellulose and blown in fiberglass insulations are comparably priced. Cellulose insulation is less expensive than foam insulation.

    Fact: This is simply not true. Cellulose insulation is no more subject to mold contamination than any other building material. Published studies indicate that the hygroscopic nature of cellulose insulation results in superior moisture handling characteristics.

    Fact: R-Value is only one factor to consider when choosing insulation. The performance of an insulation material is also dependent upon reducing heat loss through air infiltration, convection and radiation. Cellulose insulation reduces air infiltration and convection better than other insulation products with the same R-Value, giving cellulose insulation superior overall performance.

    Fact: Cellulose insulation is made from recycled paper, not material from newly cut trees. In fact, cellulose insulation, with almost 86% recycled paper content, actually diverts almost a million tons of waste paper annually from landfills.

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    Nu-Wool Insulation products are available for professional install by a certified installer or can be purchased at select lumberyards and retailers for DIY install.

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    The use of this calculator is limited to comparisons between energy costs of example homes only. The numbers shown do not represent actual dollar amounts or dollar savings from Nu-Wool Co., Inc. Your savings may vary. The calculations are based on typical new home construction, state average utility costs, new high efficiency HVAC systems, and typical weather for the state selected. These numbers do not include base utility costs such as water heating, lights, and appliances. If you have questions, please contact the Nu-Wool technical department at (616) 669-0100.