Absolutely. Insulation is an integral, important part of your home. Depending on the insulation that you choose, there may be additional benefits - or dangers - that you may not have considered.

Cellulose Exceeds Tough Fire Standards

"11 minutes into the burn the ceiling of the uninsulated house collapsed ... 10 minutes later the ceiling of the fiberglass house collapsed. The ceiling of the cellulose house did not callapse until 1 hour and 10 minutes after the burn started."

-Insulator's Guide,
News Account of Fire Demonstration

Cellulose insulation is the only building material in your home that is commonly treated with fire retardants. Some cellulose is treated even further with a unique, two-stage process that injects dry and liquid fire retardants to penetrate the fibers. The result is exceptional insulation that meets or exceeds the required fire safety standards - and that means that you and your family are safer.

Cellulose insulation makes homes safer by providing up to 50% better fire resistance than fiberglass¹. Unlike fiberglass, cellulose greatly restricts the amount of oxygen available to support combustion. In practical terms, this means that occupants have more time to reach safety if there is a fire.