Many local homeowners, builders, and contractors are familiar with the commonly used cotton-candy-looking fiberglass insulation used to fill attic walls and crevices, but often wonder if there’s a different insulation choice for the job. Blown cellulose insulation may be the perfect alternative! There are few disadvantages of cellulose insulation and the cellulose blown-in insulation cost may be just right for your budget. At G&S Insulating we offer quality cellulose insulation installation to our Arkansas community.

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Why Choose G&S Insulating

When you need a Jonesboro, Springdale, or Little Rock cellulose insulation contractor, we’re the ones to call. Our expert team of insulation specialists has been providing top-quality service to builders, homeowners, and commercial/multifamily contractors in Arkansas and beyond since 2001. We go above and beyond to offer transparent pricing and insulation solutions tailored to your home or building project.

What Is Cellulose Insulation?

Cellulose insulation is a type of insulation made from recycled newspaper. During manufacturing the paper is properly treated to minimize fire risk before being made into blown-in insulation. It can be blown into open attics or packed into closed wall cavities.

In case you are wondering how to blow insulation into walls and other closed cavities, cellulose insulation is installed in one of two ways:

  • Dry cellulose is a loose product that is used similarly to blown-in fiberglass insulation. This blown cellulose insulation can be blown into open cavities such as attics or dense packed into closed cavities such as finished walls. You will greatly improve your heating and cooling bills when your attic has blown-in insulation walls filled with dry cellulose attic insulation.

  • Stabilized cellulose is a spray cellulose insulation that contains an adhesive and works similarly to blown-in cellulose. Stabilized cellulose is sprayed into open cavities such as walls of new construction. By completely filling all areas of an open cavity, stabilized cellulose creates a thermal blanket and minimizes air leaks to provide even greater cellulose insulation R-value. The greater the cellulose R-value, the greater the insulating power.

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Cellulose Insulation Benefits

As your local Jonesboro, Springdale, and Little Rock cellulose insulation contractor, we’re excited about the growing popularity of cellulose insulation and its many energy saving benefits including reducing your carbon footprint and lowering your heating and cooling costs. Here are some more exciting things to know about this effective insulation choice:

  • It is resistant to mold growth and works to dissipate moisture for moisture management.

  • It does not contain asbestos or formaldehyde.It does not contain asbestos or formaldehyde.

  • It is ideal for insulating older homes and adding R-value and filling gaps over existing insulation.

  • It has a Class 1 flame spread rating and contains active fire-resistance materials to provide durable and excellent fire resistance.

  • It is safe to touch and won’t irritate unprotected skin.

  • It won’t settle in sidewalls but will settle in attics until it reaches a stable density, similar to other blown insulation. All thermal performance testing is done at the settled thickness.

  • It provides quality sound control by absorbing sound vibrations to keep unwanted noises out.

  • It’s a cost-effective choice for insulation.

When You Should Use Cellulose Insulation

Blown cellulose insulation can be used in a similar manner to blown-in fiberglass insulation, with the ability to have it blown into nearly any space. Both spray cellulose insulation and blown-in cellulose insulation are ideal for closed walls of existing homes that need better insulation. Cellulose insulation is dense packed into existing walls through access points made into the wall. Loose-fill cellulose insulation also provides an effective insulation method for attics, either as primary insulation or as a second layer over existing insulation.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Don’t take our word for it, check out what some of our satisfied customers have to say about their cellulose insulation experience with us:

“Everyone I spoke to on the phone and interacted with were very friendly and professional. Workers were prompt and helped me shovel away snow/ice from my back deck so they could get to the attic. When the work was done, I was shown the attic for my approval. They cleaned up afterwards, so it looked better than it did when they got here. I highly recommend this company. Received estimate for cellulose insulation put into the attic… Two men came to install the insulation in the attic. They blew in cellulose and added batting to go over the attic door.”

-Jaclyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

The average lifespan of cellulose insulation is 20-30 years.

Cellulose insulation is resistant to mold growth and works to dissipate moisture.

Loose-fill cellulose insulation can be messy due to dust. It’s important to work with a professional insulation company that knows how to reduce dust. Stabilized cellulose utilizes a water-based adhesive for installation, eliminating any dust.

Most cellulose insulation has an R-value between R3.5 and R3.7 per inch. To achieve a level of R30, you will need anywhere from 8.1 to 8.6 inches of depth.

Most cellulose insulation has an R-value between R3.5 and R3.7 per inch. To achieve a level of R30, you will need anywhere from 8.1 to 8.6 inches of depth.

Cellulose insulation is a type of insulation made from recycled newspaper. During manufacturing the paper is properly treated to minimize fire risk before being made into blown-in insulation. It can be blown into open attics or packed into closed wall cavities.

Dry cellulose insulation can sometimes be messy when installed and create a large amount of dust. It’s most commonly available in loose fill form and may not be ideal for projects that are better suited for batt insulation.

Cellulose insulation won’t settle in sidewalls but will settle in attics until it reaches a stable density, like other blown insulation. All thermal performance testing is done at the settled thickness.

Your Trusted Cellulose Insulation Contractor

Contact our expert insulation team at G&S Insulating today! We look forward to answering all your insulation questions and evaluating your project to recommend the proper insulation type and application method for you. It is our mission to provide you with the highest quality cellulose insulation products and installation services in the Jonesboro, Springdale and Little Rock areas.