Feeling Cold in Kalamazoo? Try Cellulose Insulation.

November 28, 2023

As we’ve covered in our most recent blog posts, the approaching winter in Kalamazoo is likely going to be bone-chillingly cold. While we’ve already discussed the merits of fiberglass insulation and spray foam insulation, we feel that it’s time to shine a light on another popular insulation choice: cellulose insulation.

Cellulose Insulation: What to Expect

Cellulose insulation is fantastic for attics and walls because of its exceptionally high R-value. For those who don’t know, an R-value is a measurement of how well a material can prevent the transfer of heat from one source to another. In insulation, then, higher R-value materials are coveted for their ability to keep homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Because cellulose insulation tends to have a higher R-value, it’s common practice to use it in the home. That being said, cellulose insulation is generally used more in attics and basements. This is because cellulose is most often applied as a blown in insulation, meaning it’s literally blown in through a tube, and can be something of a messy process. On top of that, blown in cellulose insulation isn’t great to breathe in over a long period of time, which is why it’s generally best applied to areas of the home that are only visited occasionally. While you should generally only experience a cough from the dust kicked up by cellulose insulation, it’s best to wear a mask and safety glasses if you plan on handling it or being around it for an extended period of time.

Nu-Wool® Cellulose Insulation

Here at Spartan Insulation, we prefer to use Nu-Wool® for our cellulose insulation services.

Nu-Wool® is one of the most environmentally friendly cellulose insulation materials on the market, being 85% comprised of recycled paper. If you may not think recycled paper would make for a strong insulator, then you’d undoubtedly be surprised to learn that Nu-Wool® boasts a 3.8 R per inch R-value, which is considered very high for home insulators. In addition to its high R-value and its healthy environmental footprint, Nu-Wool® is:

  • Sound dampening
  • Class A fire rated insulation
  • Mold resistant
  • Competitively priced

The cold season is coming, and the lake effect will hit Kalamazoo and the greater Southwestern Michigan area as hard as ever—but your winter doesn’t have to be a cold one. For more information on cellulose insulation and the insulation services we at Spartan offer, contact us today.