Cellulose Fibre
What is Cellulose Fibre?
Cellulose Fibre consists of recycled newspaper pulp mixed with borax and boric acid. The product we install is fully Australian Standards approved and licensed, Australian owned and made.
Why is it considered the most efficient?
As a loose fill product, Cellulose Fibre provides 100% stoppage of all temperature by ensuring no gaps in the installation.
Cellulose Fibre compared to batts?
No matter how professional the installation of batts in your ceiling the nature of the product will always mean that gaps will be left, specifically with electrical and in-roof cabling. CSIRO have conducted studies concluding that as little as 5% gaps will create a 50% reduction in the efficiency of the insulation.
Fire resistance of Cellulose Fibre?
The Cellulose Fibre we install is 100% fire resistant and exceeds the highest of all Australian building codes. A visual demonstration of holding a blow torch to a hand full of Cellulose Fibre shows the extraordinary fire resistance properties of this wonderful insulation. The Cellulose Fibre completely retards all flame and will not catch alight.
Are Borax and Boric Acid safe?
Borax and Boric acid are non irritant, non toxic, safe to handle and allergy free. Both these substances have the appearance of white sugar or salt with similar toxicity levels to that of common table salt. They can be found in many household products and are used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations as buffering agents eg. eyewash solutions and preservation in creams.
Why are they added to the pulp?
Borax and Boric acid prevent insects and vermin breeding and living in the product. When insects or vermin come in to contact with the treated Cellulose Fibre, the Borax and Boric Acid collect on their bodies and causes dehydration completely discouraging them from going near the product.
How is the Cellulose Fibre installed?
Our professional tradesmen and staff will pump the Cellulose Fibre via your roof, then level the product off ensuring full coverage and maximum thermal efficiency, and secure your roof as good as new.
Does it blow around your roof?
The Cellulose Fibre is manufactured so that it will not move nor blow around the roof cavity and will not compact nor settle after installation. This has been proven through tests and our 23 years of experience installing Cellulose Fibre.
The ‘R’ rating for Cellulose Fibre?
Insulation products all have R ratings associated with them. This rating is a measure of the heat resistance the product offers. The higher the R value the higher the level of insulation. In South East Queensland the recommended heat resistant value is R2.5.
Acoustic benefits of the fibre?
Enjoy noise reduction from external (lawn mowers, cars, aircraft etc) and internal (television, stereos, laundry) noise sources with Cellulose Fibre installed in your ceiling. This means a quieter and more comfortable home environment.
Polyester Batts
What are the batts made from?
Made from user friendly non-irritant polyester, they are dust free and won’t cause any skin or other irritations. The product we install is fully approved by the Australian Asthma Foundation. The batts are user friendly (no protective clothing or equipment required), non-irritant, non-toxic and allergy free. Wool can be added to Polyester Batts in varying percentages to achieve a wool blend.
Thermal benefits of Polyester Batts?
Harsh climatic conditions combined with ever increasing energy costs provide sound reason to ensure that your home and business is insulated. Polyester Batts reduce heat gain and heat loss by up to 60% helping you save on your heating and air conditioning bills.
The ‘R’ rating for Polyester Batts?
Insulation products all have R ratings associated with them. This rating is a measure of the heat resistance the product offers. The higher the R value the higher the level of insulation. In South East Queensland the recommended heat resistant value is R2.5. Polyester Batts can be installed with heat resistance from R1.5 to R3.5.
Acoustic benefits of Polyester Batts?
With Polyester Batts you not only get thermal benefits you will gain the acoustic benefits of insulating your wall and ceilings. Independent studies conclude that with installation of Polyester Batts significant reduction in noise transfer occurs inside your home from both external and internal noise sources. This of course is dependant on the construction of your home. So you can enjoy a quieter home environment.
Batt sizes?
The Polyester Batts we install come in a wide range of R-Values and in sizes to suit 99% of all wall stud and ceiling rafter widths. The batts are easily installed and can be cut to width to fit any nog or batten space.
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