Q. What is GreenFiber™ Cocoon® Insulation made from?
A. 85% recycled paper fiber, mostly recovered post consumer content, the remaining 15% are additives for fire resistance.
Q. Why should I use GreenFiber Insulation?
A. GreenFiber Insulation directly benefits the customer by: • reducing drafts • suppressing noise • lowering energy consumption* • providing fire resistance • increasing resale value • the use of natural, safe, recycled products • guaranteed performance
Q. Does GreenFiber Insulation use formaldehyde, glass fibers or harmful chemicals?
A. GreenFiber Insulation is not manufactured with formaldehyde, asbestos, or fiberglass.
Q. Is GreenFiber Insulation hard for a homeowner to install? Do you need special machinery and two people to install it?
A. GreenFiber Insulation is easy for homeowners to install. It is less labor intensive than installing fiberglass rolls or batts as there is no measuring, no cutting and no pushing of prickly and abrasive fiberglass batts into tight nooks and crannies. With GreenFiber Insulation, the coverage chart on the bag allows you to calculate how many bags are needed to achieve the proper R-Value. Installation involves only two people, one to place the GreenFiber product into the blowing machine, and another to blow the insulation to the desired thickness, easily measured with attic rulers.
Q. Is GreenFiber Insulation more expensive than fiberglass in professional applications?
A. GreenFiber will always give you the best value for your money. Your savings will be realized through lower energy bills* as long as you own your home. Your investment in GreenFiber Insulation pays for itself month after month.
Q. Do you need a special mask to install GreenFiber Insulation?
A. We do recommend that a dust mask be worn. There may be some dust, but the dust settles quickly. The paper fibers are easier to clean up than irritating fiberglass particles that may contaminate your clothing, furniture or carpets.
Product Property Questions:
Q. Is GreenFiber Insulation a fire hazard because it is made from old newspapers?
A. No, Our Insulation is manufactured under Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) performance criteria mandating fire safety standards. GreenFiber's insulation products are Class 1/A fire rated building materials, and exceed the fire safety standards set by the CPSC. GreenFiber guarantees the fire retardant treatment of GreenFiber Insulation if it is installed according to GreenFiber’s installation instructions. In addition, GreenFiber’s loose-fill and stabilized insulation products are listed for use both as building insulation and as a fire block. See ICC Evaluation Service Report ESR-1996.
Q. Will it burn?
A. GreenFiber’s Cocoon Insulation has a Class 1/A fire rating as set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 1998 Large Scale Outdoor Fire Demonstration, conducted by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, found cellulose insulation increased fire resistance by as much as 57% over fiberglass insulation.
Q. Are the fire-retardant chemicals used in GreenFiber Insulation safe for humans?
A. The borates added to our product provide flame resistance and are non-toxic. It contains no formaldehyde, asbestos or fiberglass. You can install it without itchy skin irritations. GreenFiber Insulation is not a carcinogen.
Q. Will it lose flame resistance over the years?
A. No. Accelerated aging tests (CAN/CGSB-51.60 M-90) performed on cellulose insulation have shown that there is no noticeable degradation over time. GreenFiber offers a limited lifetime warranty which includes the permanency to the fire retardant treatment for the life of the structure.
Q. What effect does moisture have on GreenFiber’s product?
A. GreenFiber Insulation does not attract moisture. The insulating fibers have a natural ability to handle moisture. Moisture vapor in the air is absorbed and released depending upon the relative humidity of the surrounding air. The insulation fibers retain a natural moisture level between 5-8% by weight, as much as 15% has no effect on the thermal insulating characteristics. Many authorities believe the demonstrated ability of GreenFiber Insulation to control moisture transport by eliminating air infiltration makes vapor barriers unnecessary when GreenFiber Insulation is installed. GreenFiber does not recommend the use of a vapor barrier in most climates, as they add virtually nothing to the performance of GreenFiber Insulation. Like other insulation materials, cellulose is not recommended for use wherever there is continuous exposure to moisture and lack of drying conditions. (Situations where there are sustained humidity conditions exceeding 60%).
Q. Will it corrode metal?
A. GreenFiber Insulation meets or exceeds standard industry tests (ASTM C 739) for corrosion performed on steel, copper, and aluminum.
Q. What are the Sound Control capabilities of GreenFiber Insulation?
A. GreenFiber’s Insulation is effective in helping create a quieter home environment. This is especially true for airborne sound that is generated by traffic noise, airplanes, radios, televisions, and conversation. The sound control quality of GreenFiber Insulation is due to its density—approximately 2 to 3 times greater than similar fiberglass products and its ability to fill any cavity into which it is properly installed. GreenFiber Insulation completely fills voids and gaps that allow sound transmission. It has a Noise Reduction Coefficient of 0.90 (90% of sound energy absorbed).
Q. Does GreenFiber Insulation settle over time?
A. All loose-fill insulation settles after installation. By federal law and industry standards, GreenFiber Insulation is specified and sold at installed and settled density. The bag count and weight of material on GreenFiber coverage charts provides precise information on the amount of material that must be installed to produce the specified R-Value. It is not necessary to install more material than is indicated to compensate for settling – that is already built into the GreenFiber coverage charts.
