The following is a list of frequently asked questions about cellulose and cellulose installation. If you have a question, please check below to see if it is listed. If you have a question that is not answered here, please use the Contact Info page to ask us the question directly.

Can cellulose benefit an existing home?
How long does it take to insulate a house with cellulose?
How much lead time do you require prior to doing a job?
What is the drying time for wall sprayed cellulose?
Does cellulose settle over time?
What is the R-value you can put in walls and attics?
Do you need sheetrock up on one side of an interior wall to sound-proof?
Does cellulose fall down in the wall after the sheetrock is hung?
What is a Weatherization Package?

Q: Can cellulose benefit an existing home?

A: Yes! Researchers at Oakridge National Laboratory found that capping fiberglass with cellulose not only adds R-value, it actually restores the effective R-value that fiberglass loses during cold weather.

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Q: How long does it take to insulate a house with cellulose?

A: A 3000 square foot home will take us about one to two days to complete the exterior walls, weatherization, and any sound-proofing required. Variables that influence installation time are taller ceiling and wall heights and complicated architecture. After the ceiling is installed, we return to blow-in the attic. Most attic installations take from a few hours to one day.

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Q: How much lead time do you require prior to doing a job?

A: Two weeks if possible, however, many times we can accommodate you with much less notice.

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Q: What is the drying time for wall sprayed cellulose?

A: The drying time of cellulose is contingent upon environmental factors. In low humidity, sunny weather you should allow two to three days of drying. Naturally in rainy, high humidity weather this time can be extended.

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Q: Does cellulose settle over time?

A: Some types do, but Green Choice Company Company uses Stabilized Cellulose that locks in place and virtually eliminates settling.

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Q: What is the R-value you can put in walls and attics?
 

Remember, that the R-value is a narrowly focused laboratory measurement and does not tell you how your insulation will perform in your home. For a comfortable, energy efficient home, insist on insulation that effectively controls all three methods of heat transfer: convection, conduction, and radiation. In test after test performed in national laboratories, cellulose significantly out performs fiberglass and provides a healthier environment for your family.

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Q: Do you need sheetrock up on one side of an interior wall to sound-proof?

A: As part of your sound-proofing bid, we include building a sub-wall out of plastic sheeting to spray the glued-in cellulose against. When you are ready for sheet rock, you simply cover it up!

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Q: Does cellulose fall down in the wall after the sheetrock is hung?

A: No. Our cellulose is combined with a milk based glue that is activated upon wetting it during installation. Once the cellulose dries, it is there for good.

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Q: What is a Weatherization Package?

A: Weatherization is a process in which we seal all the cracks and penetrations around windows, plumbing, AC lines, and electrical lines leading to the exterior of your home. In addition, we caulk the bottom plate of your home (as much as 25% of your energy can be lost here.) We even go further by climbing in your attic and sealing around fixtures and vents that penetrate your ceiling. This is done so that when your AC or Central Heater turns on, no hot or cold air is sucked into the living areas from the attic. Weatherization is well worth the small price you pay for it.

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