Nu-Wool Sprayed-On Insulation

Categories: Cellulose Insulation

Description: Nu-Wool is a premium spray-in-place wall cavity cellulose insulation and carries UL and EPA Five Star Energy Program Labels. This is a high-quality, self-supporting cellulose insualtion for use in spray applications for exposed walls, primarily in new construction. Nu-Wool can also be used in loose fill for blowing caps in attics and in dense-packing ceiling cavities. Nu-Wool is composed of over-issue newsprint yesterday''s unsold newspapers, which is the cleanest and highest quality paper available. It also contains Borates a natural mineral that inhibits fire, mold, and insects/vermin. Additionally, it contains an EPA registered fungicide called Board Defense to fight against the growth of fungi. Nu-Wool cellulose insualtion complies fully with CPSP standard HH-I-515E 16CFR 1209 and ASTM C-739. All the physical characteristics of Nu-Wool, including fire retardancy, are tested and monitored on a regular and random basis by Underwriters Laboratories, a certified third party testing service, and the Nu-Wool bag is labeled with these test results.

LEED Credits:

• EA Prerequisite 2 - Minimum Energy Performance
• EA Credit 1 - Optimize Energy Performance
• MR Credit 4 - Recycled Content

Availability: Regional

Market focus: Both