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ASTM C - 739 Characteristics. Surface burning characteristics applied to inorganic reinforced
cement board with a maximum thickness of 5 inches"
Flammability Characteristics
• Critical Radiant Flux: Greater than or equal to0.12w /cm2 FLAME SPREAD 15
• Smoldering Combustion: Less than or equal to 15.0% SMOKE DEVELOPED 5
Environmental Characteristics 'Must be applied with water in accordance with the
• Corrosiveness; Acceptable application instructions.
Fungal Growth: Acceptable
Physical Characteristics
• Density (Settled): 1.6 pcf ��ssiFiF
• Thermal Resistance: 3.8 R (in.) (HH -I- 515 -E) AMERICAN o
- Moisture Absorption: Acceptable LUNG
• Odor Emission: Non - Apparent f ASSOCIATION
• Starch Content: Negative
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prevent moisture from condensing in the attic on the underside
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walls and attics with water pipes to insure that no insulation is placed -- pi t
between the water pipes and the drywall or other interior surface of
the wall or ceiling. If this precaution is not followed, the pipes will be
isolated from the heat in the living area and could freeze and burst.
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more soundproof from room to room?
Noise problems are a common complaint from home owners,
apartment dwellers and condominium owners. A vast majority of ;
builders do not realize that common building practices do little to
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soundproofing a room is possible. The trouble is, to do it somewhat The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that
homes in most areas of the country have R -49
economically, it needs to be done as the structure is being built. insulation in the attic.
Because of its density, Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose Insulation
is a superior soundproofing insulation, resulting in a quieter home.
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be properly sized. "Right- sizing" HVAC equipment will likely save tooes- a setf on tk a felatilie
money during construction as well as every month on utility bills.
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A SK FOR NU -WOOL If a builder uses conventional insulation without considering the
benefits of higher performing insulations, buyers should ask why.
Many builders use a lower cost insulation even though a superior
Ask your builder to specify
insulation such as Nu -Wool would save home buyers energy
Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose dollars during the ownership of their home.
Insulation for installation in
your home. You'll experience How much insulation will be used?
greater comfort and lower More insulation not only keeps the heat or cold out, it also leads
energy bills! to more even temperatures between and across rooms. For
insulation to work properly, it must be installed carefully with no
gaps, crimping or compression. This is especially important in
areas where the insulation has to fit around obstacles such as
pipes and electrical wiring and outlets. Nu -Wool WALLSEAL fills
>•� ,� in gaps, creating a seamless seal.
Nu -Wool supports the recommendation of the Department of
Energy with a minimum of R -13 in the walls and R - in the attic.
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Bedrooms over the garage are often unnecessarily colder in the
winter and warmer in the summer than the rest of the house.
Ice damming can be minimized by insulating your home Properly insulating under the floor and around the duct work
with Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose Insulation.
with Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose Insulation can help prevent
uncomfortable differences in these "bonus" rooms.
PROyEN PERFORMANCE Can ice dams on the roof be prevented?
The preferred method of preventing ice dams in non - cathedral
Nu- Wool Company, Inc. has roofs is to properly ventilate and insulate. Energy efficient roofs
over 55 years of proven minimize problems with ice dams because they keep the entire
performance standards! roof cold. There is little difference in temperature between the
part of the roof inside the perimeter of the outside walls and the
part covering the eves or overhangs. Thus, melting and refreezing
is minimized. Insulating to prevent heat Teaks and sealing against
air leaks between the inside of the building and the attic are the
best ways to achieve a cold roof. Ventilation of the attic may
help to achieve a cold roof. Its primary purpose, though, is to
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What's an R- value +? yALUABLE SAVINGS
R -value is a measure of how well an insulation product resists the
flow of heat or cold through it. R -value is determined by a laboratory Nu-Wool's higher "Effective
test in which an insulation material is sandwiched between a cool R- value" results in savings
and a warm surface. The ability of the material to resist temperature of up to 40 %* on heating
changes results in an R -value for that material. and Cooling costs.
How is it affected by outside conditions?
A machine in a laboratory gives a relative number that can be
used to compare products, but a laboratory R -value does not tell ,X;
everything you need to know about the effectiveness of those
products. Insulation is subjected to a wide range of temperature . 44 WALLS &
WINDOWS & DOORS CEILINGS
conditions in a house. The insulation is affected by air movement, is% 53%
and it is also degraded by the convection forces that develop
within the insulation material.
A ir Leakage House air leakage distribution
Research shows that air leakage into and out of the building envelope
is a primary factor in heat loss and moisture accumulation.
Because air infiltration can account for between 25% and 45% of
the total heat loss in a typical home, the R -value of an insulation • t
material alone is not a true measure of its effectiveness.
"Real world" R- value+
Gaps and air pockets are common with conventional
Some insulation materials, through installation, have more leaks insulation materials.
- reducing the "Effective R- value." Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose
Insulation, when properly installed, greatly reduces air leakage, ;4
providing a superior R -value in "real world" environments, where
it counts. Nu- Wool's higher "Effective R- value" results in energy it
savings of up to 40 %' compared to conventional insulation.
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,UR GUARANTEE The performance of Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose Insulation is
so consistent that Nu -Wool guarantees the quality of its product
Nu -Wool Engineered and the amount of the heating and cooling bills in houses
Cellulose Insulation is insulated with Nu -Wool Insulation.
so energy- efficient, we
guarantee the heating & Guaranteed Energy Program
cooling bills on new Nu -Wool, through Certified WALLSEAL Dealers, offers a Guaranteed
homes insulated with Energy Program for new houses insulated with Nu -Wool Insulation,
at no cost to the home owner or builder. This energy guarantee
Nu -Wool Insulation! not only ensures savings on fuel bills, it can help home buyers
add upgrades to their home without adding costs. Under this
program, a home's heating and /or cooling bill is guaranteed for a
period of three years. If the energy bills exceed the guaranteed
amount, Nu -Wool will reimburse the home owner 50% of the overage.
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bills when N u -Wool is properly installed by a Certified Nu -Wool Dealer,
si ',, Key information from the prints will be entered into a computer
program that will calculate the guarantee amount. A Certified Nu-
Builders use Nu- Wools Guaranteed Energy Program to Wool WALLSEAL Dealer will verify that the key components of the
show home owners how choosing Nu -Wool Engineered
Cellulose Insulation will benefit their future. house were constructed as drawn on the blueprints.
2. Choose Nu - Wool even after construction starts.
Have your new house insulated with Nu -Wool Insulation in both
the attic and walls. Upon request, the installing Certified Nu -Wool
WALLSEAL Dealer will complete the guarantee form, listing the
key characteristics of the house. This information will be entered
into a computer program that will calculate the guarantee amount.
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Nu-WooI Insulation
How does Nu -Woo! Insulation MOLD FIGHTING POWER
protect against mold?
Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose Insulation is one of the few insulation Nu -Wool Insulation contains
products that contains a fungicide registered by the Environmental an E.PA. registered fungicide,
Protection Agency (E.PA.). Under federal law, a claim of mold
resistance can only be made by a product which contains a fungicide making it res iste nt to the
registered with the EPA. for use in that product. Registration is growth of mold.
achieved only after rigorous testing to ensure that the borate -based
fungicide makes Nu -Wool Insulation resistant to the growth of mold,
even when exposed to conditions favorable to mold growth.
A Naturally "Green" Product
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newspaper each business day to manufacture its environmentally > ='' �'�
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safe and effective cellulose insulation. That's the equivalent of `, ' � s=
2,550 trees! Putting all this paper to use in the walls and attics of
buildings helps keep it out of landfills and incinerators, where it • $,
has the potential to pollute the environment.
Cellulose insulation makes efficient use of natural resources as 1ti
well. Independent University and lab studies show that buildings Nu -Wool processes over 150 tons of recycled paper each
business day, and that number grows every year. That's
insulated with cellulose insulation are heated and cooled more the equivalent of 2,550 trees per day'
efficiently, using up to 40 %' less energy than conventionally
insulated buildings, contributing to energy conservation, and saving
home owners up to 40 %' on utility bills.
CREATING QUIET HOMES
Buildings insulated with WALLSEAL have a
Choosing Nu -Wool is a
noticeable "quietness." "sound" decision for
The sharp sounds that easily transmit through conventionally creating quieter, more
insulated structures are subdued by the increased mass of the
WALLSEAL system. Use Nu -Wool WALLSEAL to quiet the sound in comfortable homes.
laundry rooms, mechanical rooms, family rooms and walls
containing noisy waste water pipes.
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Cellulose Insulation?
- Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose Insulation is an energy- saving
� � 01 insulation made from recycled newspapers. With its superior
ear p ,,cE'-''''.° * " " + thermal and air infiltration properties, it is installed in both attics
f and walls of residential and commercial buildings. This
""_' 0 environmentally friendly, "green" insulation provides savings of
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environmentally friendly insulation provides a quiet, comfortable,
draft-free home. Nu -Wool Engineered Cellulose Insulation is a
1 product high in R -value (3.8 per inch), made by Nu -Wool
-- - Company, Inc., a business with more than 50 years of proven
performance standards.
How is Nu -Wool WALLSEAL better than
other insulation materials?
Nu -Wool WALLSEAL is sprayed in place, eliminating the voids and
S air pockets common with other insulation materials. Density, or
i► `' a . weight per cubic foot, which is important in reducing air infiltration
i- and increasing "Effective R- value ", is more consistent with the
' Nu -Wool WALLSEAL system. The builder and the home owner
can actually see the insulation in place and know that all of the
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savings, sound control, and overall comfort. The increased
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