Ecocel Cellulose insulation is manufactured in Ireland from recycled paper products. Ecocel is a highly effective, eco-friendly solution for enhancing home energy efficiency. Blown into attics, vaulted ceilings and stud walls, it provides superior thermal performance and soundproofing, helping you achieve a excellent passive house efficiency standard. This sustainable insulation reduces energy bills while supporting a greener environment.
Ecocel is often considered a more suitable product for retrofit situations as the installation of cellulose provides an air tight membrane (vapour check). Most traditional retrofits consider fitting an air-tight membrane to not be cost effective, yet that very same air-tight membrane is necessary to maintain synthetic materials. Therefore, synthetic fibres in traditional retrofits need replacing every 10-15 years.
Ecocel uses borate-based fire retardants which have less toxicity than
common salt, while providing a high level of fire resistance. This enables ecocel to easily meet all fire protection standards (tested to BS5803-3) and effectively act as a fire stop.
Ecocel cellulose acoustically performs up to 7dB better when compared to conventional fibre mats. Common RW45 acoustic rock wool, has a standard density of 45kg/m3. Ecocel cellulose can achieve densities above 70kg/m3 when required for sound insulation.
Importantly, Ecocel cellulose insulation is a natural product which can hold and release moisture with ease. This allows for healthier indoor air and a comfortable living environment free from HCFCs, VOCs or other toxic substances.
With an impressive thermal conductivity value of 0.04w/Mk at a
density of 35/40 kg/m3, Ecocel remains stable over a wide range of
temperatures. And its real world performance is further enhanced by its
superior resistance to air infiltration, resulting in a 25% overall improvement in
energy efficiency.
Ecocel components are non toxic, non-irritant and environmentally benign. It
requires relatively little energy in production and does not pollute water,
air, or soil. It can easily be removed and reused, and can ultimately be
returned to the earth (i.e. composted).