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Insulation FAQs
Why don't you install cellulose insulation in walls?
The simple answer is that it's not the best product for this application. Tripolymer injection foam is the best product for this application. There are several reasons we don't install cellulose in walls. One reason is that the product doesn't create an air barrier like tripolymer. The second reason is that the product can settle. This may result in the top part of your walls not being insulated. The third is that cellulose insulation will fall out of the walls if you put holes in the wall. The fourth reason is coverage. If there are plumbing pipes, electric wires, electrical boxes, and other obstructions in the wall, it's virtually impossible to fill the wall cavity. Since Tripolymer is a foam product, it works its way around all these obstructions. Another problem is that Cellulose doesn't provide structural support like Tripolymer. Finally, cellulose has a lower R value than Tripolymer.
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