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Natracel is a Safe - Effective - Non-Irritant - Insulation manufactured from wood pulp fibre, primarily recycled news print - permanently treated to render it, totally - Fire Resistant.
This type of insulation has a proven record over many years. First used in the USA in the 1940’s, it is still the most popular domestic insulation in the United States and Canada. There are many reasons why Cellulose Insulation is so popular but when all is said and done the bottom line is that it simply works better and lasts longer than other types of insulation material. It is the only commonly used insulation that can achieve a R 2.5 Thermal Resistance with only 100mm so it fits neatly between the joists of a modern truss roof. NatraCel achieves excellent performance due to its high resistance to heat, coupled with the fact that it can be installed without gaps. A recent government report stated that “5% gaps in ceiling insulation will reduce effectiveness by up to 50%.” NatraCel Cellulose is installed to form a complete barrier against the transfer of heat in your home. |
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Environmental Advantages
Cellulose Insulation has several key environmental advantages compared to other insulating products.
Better Reduces Operating Energy and Costs
Independent studies by universities and research labs have shown that on the basis of installed thermal protection performance, a cellulose insulated building will obtain better performance under real-world conditions than a typically insulated building of otherwise similar construction.
Good for the Atmosphere
Since cellulose insulated buildings perform closer to calculated expectations (meeting or exceeding predicted values) their fuel savings translate into lower atmospheric emissions such as CO2 implicated in global warming, and other air-pollutants from electric power..
High recycled content
(Typically 75% or greater) which reduces a major component of waste-stream to landfill.
Very low comparative "embodied energy"
Calculated to be 20 to 40 times less than mineral fiber (glasswool) insulation which require large quantities of fuel to fabricate.
(Note: embodied energy means the fuels, electric power, transportation and job-site related power used to extract, fabricate, package, transport, install and commission a building product, material or system.)
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation is produced from recovered wood pulp, primarily recycled newsprint. Cellulose insulation may appear to be a rather low-tech approach to energy conservation. In fact, today's cellulose products are extremely sophisticated, and represent decades of research and real world experience.
Cellulose insulation must be pumped into the ceiling by an experienced, qualified supplier. An average home can be insulated in less than two hours with the minimum of fuss. Join the thousands of happy customers who have been delighted and amazed at the results of life with NatraCel Insulation.
Experience has shown - Low Pitch and Raked Roofs - can be very hot in summer. NatraCel Cellulose is the only effective insulation that can be retrofit installed into these types of roof without much difficulty. It is excellent for keeping outside noise from traffic or rain on a metal roof to a minimum.
NatraCel Cellulose is Non-Irritant, working in the ceiling is no problem, electrical wires are easy to locate.
A number of experiments conducted under the supervision of fire prevention experts have shown this type of insulation is a far superior fire barrier and provided substantially more time for the occupants of a burning home to escape.
Building a Better Future
Unsure about some of our claims then check out these links
http://www.acima.asn.au/
http://www.cellulose.org/CIMA/
The thermal properties of insulation or "R" Rating is governed by the combination of two factors the thickness and density. For an insulation product to maintain its thermal properties over a long period it must maintain these criteria. If it were to settle or not be installed correctly it would not perform to the requirements of the building code. Although the superior performance of Cellulose is well known as it is installed without gaps, settlement must be taken into consideration or it will not comply. Cellulose is pumped in to the joist height of 100m. Test results show a polyester or glasswool batt achieves R 2.5 at a minimum of 130mm yet it is rare to find them return to this loft after being removed from a compressed pack and in some cases settlement has been observed to be quite dramatic.
Another consideration is the future environmental impact of the different products. Natural Cellulose is much more user friendly and at a time when the catch cry is to build "Green", natural cellulose is the most environmentally responsible choice.
Cellulose Insulation has several key environmental advantages compared to other insulating products.
Better Reduces Operating Energy and Costs
Independent studies by universities and research labs have shown that on the basis of installed thermal protection performance, a cellulose insulated building will obtain better performance under real-world conditions than a typically insulated building of otherwise similar construction.
Good for the Atmosphere
Since cellulose insulated buildings perform closer to calculated expectations (meeting or exceeding predicted values) their fuel savings translate into lower atmospheric emissions such as CO2 implicated in global warming, and other air-pollutants from electric power..
High recycled content
(Typically 75% or greater) which reduces a major component of waste-stream to landfill.
Very low comparative "embodied energy"
Calculated to be 20 to 40 times less than mineral fiber (glasswool) insulation which require large quantities of fuel to fabricate.
(Note: embodied energy means the fuels, electric power, transportation and job-site related power used to extract, fabricate, package, transport, install and commission a building product, material or system.)
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation is produced from recovered wood pulp, primarily recycled newsprint. Cellulose insulation may appear to be a rather low-tech approach to energy conservation. In fact, today's cellulose products are extremely sophisticated, and represent decades of research and real world experience.
Cellulose insulation must be pumped into the ceiling by an experienced, qualified supplier. An average home can be insulated in less than two hours with the minimum of fuss. Join the thousands of happy customers who have been delighted and amazed at the results of life with NatraCel Insulation.
Experience has shown - Low Pitch and Raked Roofs - can be very hot in summer. NatraCel Cellulose is the only effective insulation that can be retrofit installed into these types of roof without much difficulty. It is excellent for keeping outside noise from traffic or rain on a metal roof to a minimum.
NatraCel Cellulose is Non-Irritant, working in the ceiling is no problem, electrical wires are easy to locate.
A number of experiments conducted under the supervision of fire prevention experts have shown this type of insulation is a far superior fire barrier and provided substantially more time for the occupants of a burning home to escape.
Building a Better Future
Unsure about some of our claims then check out these links
http://www.acima.asn.au/
http://www.cellulose.org/CIMA/
The thermal properties of insulation or "R" Rating is governed by the combination of two factors the thickness and density. For an insulation product to maintain its thermal properties over a long period it must maintain these criteria. If it were to settle or not be installed correctly it would not perform to the requirements of the building code. Although the superior performance of Cellulose is well known as it is installed without gaps, settlement must be taken into consideration or it will not comply. Cellulose is pumped in to the joist height of 100m. Test results show a polyester or glasswool batt achieves R 2.5 at a minimum of 130mm yet it is rare to find them return to this loft after being removed from a compressed pack and in some cases settlement has been observed to be quite dramatic.
Another consideration is the future environmental impact of the different products. Natural Cellulose is much more user friendly and at a time when the catch cry is to build "Green", natural cellulose is the most environmentally responsible choice.
