Cellulose Insulation Services in Northeast Wisconsin
Keeney Home Services, founded in 2009 by Josh Keeney, is a top home improvement business in Northeast Wisconsin. With over 20 years of experience, we offer gutter, roofing, and insulation services. Founded on the principle of prioritizing customer needs, Keeney Home Services is a top choice for all your home improvement needs.
What Is Cellulose Insulation?
Cellulose is a fiber insulation used in enclosed walls, open new walls, and unfinished attic floors. Made from recycled newsprint, it conforms to most spaces without disturbing the structure or finish. It gained popularity in the 1950s with the addition of fire retardant, making it a popular choice for insulation.
Benefits of Cellulose Insulation
Energy efficiency: Dense pack cellulose insulation provides a custom fit that enhances performance by effectively retaining heat during the winter and preventing it during the summer.
Environmental friendly: Cellulose insulation offers eco-friendly benefits by reducing landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions, and its energy-efficient manufacturing process is more environmentally friendly.
Fire resistance: Cellulose insulation has a Class 1 Fire Rating due to its treatment with fire retardants such as ammonium sulfate, borax, and boric acid. Fiberglass insulation cannot make this claim, as it is easily burned.
Noise reduction: Since it is densely packed, cellulose insulation has the potential to dampen noise levels.
Why Choose Cellulose Insulation?
Cellulose insulation provides thermal protection by filling all cavities and voids, therefore reducing air infiltration. It is denser than fiberglass batts and loose-fill insulation, making it more effective. Foam insulation is commonly applied in wall cavities, but not completely filling them. It is most effective when in contact with all six sides. Open-cell foam insulation has a slightly lower R-value (a measure of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material) than cellulose but is treated for flame resistance. Polyurethane foam is highly flammable, making cellulose insulation a better choice.
Long-Term Cost Savings
Insulation longevity depends on its resistance to moisture, pests, fire, and settling. Cellulose insulation is more moisture-resistant than fiberglass insulation due to its lower permeability and borate treatment. However, it can settle over time, reducing its R-value and creating gaps. Fiberglass insulation is less prone to settling.
Health and Safety Benefits
Fiberglass, made from natural materials, is nonflammable and eco-friendly, while cellulose, made from waste, contains artificial chemicals. Cellulose dissipates over time, causing airborne contaminants.
Our Cellulose Insulation Services
Keeney offers cellulose attic insulation installation and blown-in insulation services to residential homes and commercial buildings. We provide an assessment and consultation, installation, and a post-installation cleanup and inspection.
Our installation process involves:
- Experience with all types of blown insulation
- Meticulous air-sealing prep work
- Free estimate and fast installation
- Fully trained and certified installers
The Installation Process
- Initial inspection and energy audit
- Preparation and protection of property
- Application of cellulose insulation
- Post-installation clean-up and inspection
Frequently Asked Questions About Cellulose Insulation
How long does installation take?
If you have an unfinished attic, you’ll be surprised at how affordable it is to seal air leaks between your living space and the attic and upgrade attic insulation by having blown insulation installed. Both energy-saving upgrades can usually be completed in a single day.
How much can homeowners save on energy bills?
Cellulose insulation enhances energy efficiency by replacing existing insulation in attics or walls without costly renovations. It’s installed directly through small holes, requiring easy plugging or patching.
Is cellulose insulation safe for the environment?
Cellulose insulation is primarily made from newspaper. It has the highest recycled content and the lowest embodied energy score, reducing emissions compared to fiberglass and other non-recyclable materials like foam.
Service Areas
Keeney Homes Services is proud to have experienced and certified professionals who know the regional climate. With our award-winning local expertise in the eastern and northeast Wisconsin region, we understand your needs and strive to provide high-quality materials and workmanship for every project we complete. We service the following areas:
- Appleton
- Green Bay
- Stevens Point
- Wausau
- Manitowoc
- Sheboygan
- Neenah
- Fond du Lac
- Oshkosh
- Tomahawk
- Kaukauna
- Plover
- Door County
Schedule Your Insulation Service Today
Attic insulation isn’t just about comfort. It can cut your heating and cooling bills by 20% or more. Upgrade your R-value, seal air leaks, and revel in energy savings and coziness with cellulose insulation. Contact the pros at Keeney Home Services for your attic insulation needs.
