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Celbar
is a blend of specially prepared cellulose fibers, organic
in nature, treated with adhesive and fire resistant chemicals.
When sprayed in place, the interlocking fibers result in
a mass which produces excellent sound and thermal properties.
Celbar
is pneumatically spray-applied in wall and floor/ceiling
cavities to form a monolithic coating. This process seals
cracks and holes in the wallboard, around plumbing and electrical
outlets, vent ducts and other irregularities. There are
no compressed areas or voids to allow sound leaks, R value
reductions, or air infiltration.
Celbar
provides superior sound transfer control demanded by building
designers, owners and occupants. Celbar assemblies perform
closer to lab tested STC ratings in the field than do other
conventional batt and sound board systems. This is due to
the complete coverage and the sealing action of Celbar.
Celbar's
R value of 3.8 per inch allows you to design exterior wall
systems with higher total R values. However, R value alone
is not the only measure of a product's thermal effectiveness.
To obtain maximum thermal efficiency, air infiltration must
be minimized. Sprayed in place Celbar conforms to any substrate,
around pipes, obstructions, and over cracks, reducing air
infiltration and forming a highly efficient and effective
thermal barrier. It can be sprayed to virtually any exterior
stud or furred cavity, and in most cases the wall can be
closed up the same day.
In
a series of tests, five identical buildings were monitored
for KWH usage over an eleven month period. One building
utilized sprayed cellulose on the walls, and the other four
utilized fiberglass batt insulation. Upon conclusion, the
cellulose-insulated building saved 32% of the KWH usage
of the other buildings. |