With its loose fill properties and market leading thermal efficiencies, Cellulose Fibre will provide up to a 12 degrees Celsius difference, keeping you cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
What is Cellulose Fibre?
Cellulose Fibre consists of recycled newspaper pulp mixed with borax and boric acid. The product we install is fully Australian Standards approved and licensed, Australian owned and made.
Why is it considered the most efficient?
As a loose fill product, Cellulose Fibre provides 100% stoppage of all temperature by ensuring no gaps in the installation.
Cellulose Fibre compared to Batts?
No matter how professional the installation of batts in your ceiling the nature of the product will always mean that gaps will be left, specifically with electrical and in-roof cabling. CSIRO have conducted studies concluding that as little as 5% gaps will create a 50% reduction in the efficiency of the insulation.
Fire resistance of Cellulose Fibre?
The Cellulose Fibre we install is 100% fire resistant and exceeds the highest of all Australian Building Codes. A visual demonstration of holding a blow torch to a handful of Cellulose Fibre shows the extraordinary fire resistance properties of this wonderful insulation. The Cellulose Fibre completely retards all flame and will not catch alight.
Are Borax and Boric Acid safe?
Borax and Boric Acid are non irritant, non toxic, safe to handle and allergy free. Both these substances have the appearance of white sugar or salt with similar toxicity levels to that of common table salt. They can be found in many household products and are used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations as buffering agents eg. Eyewash solutions, and preservation in creams.
Why are they added to the pulp?
Borax and Boric Acid prevent insects and vermin from breeding and living in the product. When insects and vermin come into contact with the treated Cellulose Fibre, the Borax and Boric Acid collect on their bodies and causes dehydration, completely discouraging them from going near the product.
How is the Cellulose Fibre Installed?
Our professional tradesman and staff will pump the Cellulose Fibre via your roof, then level the product off ensuring full coverage and maximum thermal efficiency, and secure your roof as good as new.
Does it blow around in your roof?
The Cellulose Fibre is manufactured so that it will not move nor blow around the roof cavity and will not compact or settle after installation. This has been proven through tests and over more than 20 years of experience installing Cellulose Fibre.
The ‘R’ rating for Cellulose Fibre?
Insulation products all have ‘R’ ratings associated with them. This rating is a measure of the heat resistance offered by the product. The higher the ‘R’ value, the higher the level of insulation. In South East Queensland, the recommended heat resistant value is ‘R’ 3.0
Acoustic benefits of the fibre?
Enjoy noise reduction from external (eg. lawn mowers, cars, aircraft etc) and internal (television, stereos, laundry) noise sources with Cellulose Fibre installed in your ceiling. This means a quieter and more comfortable home environment.
At Roo Roofing we install the Cellulose Fibre to a depth of 100mm providing you with a minimum ‘R’ 2.6 rating, giving you an insulation solution above recommended levels.
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