1. If GREEN INSULATION is made from recycled newsprint, surely it will burn?
GREEN INSULATION is treated with a number of fire retardant additives and thus it will not burn. It is fire tested under SANS 428 and is classified B/B1/2. The additives will last the lifetime of the building.
2. Will GREEN INSULATION reduce electricity consumption in my house?
GREEN INSULATION will definitely drastically reduce your electricity bills for heating and cooling your home. Depending on the design of your home it is estimated that the insulation will pay for itself within 2-3 years.
3. How long will it take to install?
An average home takes approx. 3 hours to complete.
4. How does GREEN INSULATION compare with insulation rolls?
When fitted above the ceiling GREEN INSULATION fills every nook and cranny creating a totally seamless blanket, giving 100% cover. Tests undertaken in the U.S.A. proved that cellulose creates “air tightness” in a building and that when installed, performed up to 38% more efficiently in extreme climates than rolls of insulation.
5. Will GREEN INSULATION make our home noticeably cooler?
Depending on the method of construction used e.g. large or smaller windows, concrete roof tiles or metal roofing sheets the average temperature difference between inside and outside the home is usually in the order of ± 6°C.
6. What will happen if the insulation gets wet?
GREEN INSULATION is manufactured from recycled newsprint which is fairly absorbent. However small drip leaks will not harm the insulation or the ceiling as they will be absorbed by the insulation. The next day when the roof space heats up, the moisture will evaporate out of the product, thus GREEN INSULATION is known as the “breathing insulation”. Obviously roof leaks should be repaired. In the event of a major infusion of water such as a burst geyser, the insulation will be damaged. This occurrence would be covered under normal household insurance and can be repaired by GREEN INSULATION whilst the geyser is being attended too.
7. Is GREEN INSULATION insect and rodent resistant?
The harmless household additives ensure that GREEN INSULATION is insect and rodent free. We have had reports from farmers where GREEN INSULATION has alleviated rat infestations.
8. Will GREEN INSULATION aggravate my family’s allergies?
No, GREEN INSULATION is non-allergenic and non-toxic.
9. Can GREEN INSULATION insulate flat roofs?
Flat roofs are GREEN INSULATION’s specialty, in fact, many installers of insulation rolls pass enquiries onto us. The reason for this is that GREEN INSULATION can be installed in the majority of flat roofs without removing the roof sheets completely. The roof sheets can merely be bent upwards, the insulation blown in underneath and then refixed.
10. Is the insulation process dusty?
While GREEN INSULATION is being blown into the roof space a small amount of dust may come down through the trapdoor and from other sources such as ill fitting cornices. However after installation the team on site will vacuum up this dust and the dust created in the roof space settles very quickly.
11. Downlighters – Are these a problem?
No – GREEN INSULATION fit protective sleeves above downlighters isolating them from the insulation. The correct treatment of downlighters is an important part our professional installation service.
12. What about exposed wiring in the roof space?
No damage will be done to any wires found in the roof as GREEN INSULATION is non corrosive. Because GREEN INSULATION is a loose-fill insulation, the wiring can easily be traced should maintenance be required.
13. How does GREEN INSULATION control sound?
GREEN INSULATION is 4 times as dense as fibreglass and thus deadens sound significantly. If you live near a highway or airport the noise level in your home will be greatly reduced.
14. Does GREEN INSULATION settle over a long time period?
Cellulose Fibre will settle slightly over time. However thickness and R Values are calculated at settled densities and thus this is not a concern.
GREEN INSULATION is treated with a number of fire retardant additives and thus it will not burn. It is fire tested under SANS 428 and is classified B/B1/2. The additives will last the lifetime of the building.
2. Will GREEN INSULATION reduce electricity consumption in my house?
GREEN INSULATION will definitely drastically reduce your electricity bills for heating and cooling your home. Depending on the design of your home it is estimated that the insulation will pay for itself within 2-3 years.
3. How long will it take to install?
An average home takes approx. 3 hours to complete.
4. How does GREEN INSULATION compare with insulation rolls?
When fitted above the ceiling GREEN INSULATION fills every nook and cranny creating a totally seamless blanket, giving 100% cover. Tests undertaken in the U.S.A. proved that cellulose creates “air tightness” in a building and that when installed, performed up to 38% more efficiently in extreme climates than rolls of insulation.
5. Will GREEN INSULATION make our home noticeably cooler?
Depending on the method of construction used e.g. large or smaller windows, concrete roof tiles or metal roofing sheets the average temperature difference between inside and outside the home is usually in the order of ± 6°C.
6. What will happen if the insulation gets wet?
GREEN INSULATION is manufactured from recycled newsprint which is fairly absorbent. However small drip leaks will not harm the insulation or the ceiling as they will be absorbed by the insulation. The next day when the roof space heats up, the moisture will evaporate out of the product, thus GREEN INSULATION is known as the “breathing insulation”. Obviously roof leaks should be repaired. In the event of a major infusion of water such as a burst geyser, the insulation will be damaged. This occurrence would be covered under normal household insurance and can be repaired by GREEN INSULATION whilst the geyser is being attended too.
7. Is GREEN INSULATION insect and rodent resistant?
The harmless household additives ensure that GREEN INSULATION is insect and rodent free. We have had reports from farmers where GREEN INSULATION has alleviated rat infestations.
8. Will GREEN INSULATION aggravate my family’s allergies?
No, GREEN INSULATION is non-allergenic and non-toxic.
9. Can GREEN INSULATION insulate flat roofs?
Flat roofs are GREEN INSULATION’s specialty, in fact, many installers of insulation rolls pass enquiries onto us. The reason for this is that GREEN INSULATION can be installed in the majority of flat roofs without removing the roof sheets completely. The roof sheets can merely be bent upwards, the insulation blown in underneath and then refixed.
10. Is the insulation process dusty?
While GREEN INSULATION is being blown into the roof space a small amount of dust may come down through the trapdoor and from other sources such as ill fitting cornices. However after installation the team on site will vacuum up this dust and the dust created in the roof space settles very quickly.
11. Downlighters – Are these a problem?
No – GREEN INSULATION fit protective sleeves above downlighters isolating them from the insulation. The correct treatment of downlighters is an important part our professional installation service.
12. What about exposed wiring in the roof space?
No damage will be done to any wires found in the roof as GREEN INSULATION is non corrosive. Because GREEN INSULATION is a loose-fill insulation, the wiring can easily be traced should maintenance be required.
13. How does GREEN INSULATION control sound?
GREEN INSULATION is 4 times as dense as fibreglass and thus deadens sound significantly. If you live near a highway or airport the noise level in your home will be greatly reduced.
14. Does GREEN INSULATION settle over a long time period?
Cellulose Fibre will settle slightly over time. However thickness and R Values are calculated at settled densities and thus this is not a concern.