AirTite Insulation Advantages
- Less air infiltration due to caulking all top and bottom plates and all double studs. We also foam all windows and doors with non expanding foam.
- Ceiling penetrations and interior wall top plates are sealed to prevent air infiltration.
- Better ventilation in attics from air chutes in every space using the entire space.
- Maximum R-Value in attics from even blown in cellulose at R-50. (15.5″)
- Maximum R-Value in Box joists due to Foam sprayed between each floor joist.
- Exclusive insect control with Incide in the Nu-Wool Cellulose that will exterminate insects on contact.
- Up to 40% energy savings with all these advantages!!
Nu-Wool Foam – Closed Cell Foam (2#) – Open Cell Foam (.5#) CFI Foam – CMS Board
- Nu-Wool Cellulose = Walls, attics, and floors etc.
- Closed Cell Foam = Cathedral ceilings, box joists, and ductwork etc.
- Open Cell = Cathedral ceilings, box joists, ceiling penetrations, etc.
- CFI Foam = Masonry blocks, framed house walls, and brick walls.
- CMS Board = Sound board, basement walls, and ceilings.
Links
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Cellulose, Closed Cell foam, Open Cell foam, and CMS Board – www.nuwool.com.
- CFI Foam – www.cfifoam.com
Recommended R-Values | Product Used |
Exterior Walls – 2 x 4 Effective R-17 | Nu-Wool Cellulose |
Exterior Walls – 2 x 6 Effective R-25 | Nu-Wool Cellulose |
Attic – R-50 (15.5″) | Nu-Wool Cellulose |
Floor – R-50 (15.5″) | Nu-Wool Cellulose or Foam |
Cathedral Ceilings R-40 – R-50 * Depending on Framing | Nu-Wool Cellulose or Foam |
Nu-Wool Cellulose
Sound Deadening up to STC 66
R-Value = 3.8 per inch
Flame Spread = 15
Smoke Development = 5
Nu-Wool Cellulose is a quality insulation manufactured from recycled paper. This product has no Ammonium Sulphate in it therefore it has no corrosive tendencies. Nu-Wool Cellulose is a “WallSeal” product used for walls and attic. It is applied to walls for a superior R-Value because it avoids air pockets and infiltration common with other insulation products. Nu-Wool WallSeal in walls and attics combined with our professional caulking and foaming package will give you a very high energy efficient home!
