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Why choose Igloo cellulose?
Igloo Cellulose has been installed in buildings in the Montreal region for over 40 years. Find out why homeowners choose Igloo Cellulose to improve the thermal performance of their homes.
High-performance thermal insulation
It is renowned for its thermal performance, providing comfort in both winter and summer.
Acoustic insulation
Igloo cellulose is the solution to noise pollution and greatly improves your quality of life.
Hygroscopic properties
Igloo cellulose has hygroscopic properties that help to regulate humidity and prevent the growth of mould.
Ecological insulation
Cellulose is an environmentally-friendly biosourced insulation material that requires no water or heat to manufacture, and which recycles recycled paper fibres.
Loose-fill insulation
Its loose form means it can be adapted to any thickness and size of wall to be insulated. A single product for all applications.
High density
Igloo cellulose can achieve a higher density than mineral wool insulation, making it more resistant to airflow.
Fire resistance
During the manufacture of Igloo cellulose, we add salts to improve its reaction to fire. Igloo cellulose protects the structure for longer in the event of a fire.
Resistance to rodents
Cellulose is not conducive to vermin and rodents, thanks to the use and effectiveness of boron salt as a natural repellent.
Standing the test of time
When correctly installed, cellulose has a lifespan of around 75 years or more, with no loss or reduction in its thermal and acoustic performance.
The manufacture of Igloo cellulose.
Homeowners choose Igloo cellulose because it is a high-performance biosourced thermal insulator. Cellulose is made from selected fibres recycled from the paper industry, simply by mechanical shredding. It requires no water or heat, and consumes very little energy. Choosing Igloo cellulose is also making a choice for the environment by choosing a high-performance ecological insulation.
Stage 1: Collecting paper fibres
To make our Igloo cellulose, we collect unsold and/or unused paper from companies and recycling centres in Massachusetts. Transforming this waste into ecological, biosourced thermal insulation enables us to recycle nearly 20,000 tonnes of it every year.
Stage 2: quality control of collected paper
The quality of the raw material guarantees the quality of our Igloo cellulose. We carry out checks and sorting before conversion, to ensure that only paper and cardboard that fully comply with our specifications are retained. It must be dry so that it can be used as ecological insulation.
Stage 3: Shredding the fibres
The sorted paper then passes through a knife mill to calibrate it to the standardised size. It then passes through a magnetic screen to remove any unwanted metal waste.
Stage 4: improving fire-retardant properties
A mineral salt-based fire retardant is added to reinforce the insulation’s reaction to fire. We test the material produced every hour to ensure that it complies with current standards and regulations.
Stage 5: Defibration of the material
The paper is then defibred into cellulose using an attrition mill. It is at this stage that the insulation takes on the form in which we know it. Igloo cellulose is made up of paper flakes, so it can fill even the smallest gaps. Thanks to its densely entangled fibres, cellulose is naturally resistant to heat, which takes up to 2.5 times longer to penetrate it than blown mineral wool.
Stage 6: Quality control
Before being packaged, our cellulose is checked to ensure that it complies with standards. These stringent controls enable us to guarantee the highest quality ecological and bio-sourced insulation. With more than a century’s experience behind it, cellulose is an insulator whose performance is recognised as being particularly durable.
Stage 7: Packaging the cellulose
Igloo cellulose is compacted into bags for storage and transport to our installers. It is then used in the construction and renovation of buildings, in attics, walls and intermediate floors/ceilings. Cellulose can be blown, injected at high density or sprayed wet, depending on requirements and types of support.
Choose Igloo cellulose for renovation.
Igloo cellulose is suitable for renovating insulation in buildings: attics, ceilings, walls and floors.
In winter, heat loss can have harmful consequences for buildings, such as ice formation, mould, premature deterioration of the roof and condensation. Condensation forms when there is heat loss or a lack of ventilation.
In summer, on the other hand, a lack of ventilation in the attic causes major problems. The outside temperature can reach over 40°C, so it’s vital to slow the entry of this heat into buildings to maintain a comfortable temperature.
With biosourced insulation such as Igloo cellulose, the heat is kept outside for longer thanks to its phase-shiftingcapacity: for an attic insulated with cellulose blown with a thermal resistance of R = 40, it will take 9? hours for the heat to enter the building, compared with 3? hours for mineral wool blown with the same thermal resistance.
When renovating attic insulation, it is essential to comply with the regulations. A technical inspection is compulsory before the work is submitted.
Igloo Cellulose trains its installers in these regulations, so that the work is carried out in complete safety and in accordance with the rules of the trade.
Choose Igloo cellulose for construction.
Igloo cellulose is suitable for insulating all types of building: residential, agricultural, office and industrial. It can be installed in attics, where it is blown in, and in intermediate ceilings/floors and walls, where it is injected at high density.
Cellulose is a biosourced insulator with hygroscopic properties. Like a sponge, cellulose absorbs excess moisture from the atmosphere, stores it and releases it when the atmosphere becomes drier. In this way, it helps to maintain a comfortable level of humidity, and you feel more comfortable inside the building. Installed in agricultural buildings, it is not conducive to the growth of mould.
Igloo cellulose is resistant to vermin (rodents and insects) thanks to its densely entangled fibres. Cellulose is ideal for industrial, agricultural and residential buildings, from the walls to the attic.
Igloo cellulose is also particularly favoured in residential buildings such as condos, because its acoustic properties guarantee better sound insulation between floors.
High-density injection moulding provides effective insulation for ceilings, intermediate floors and walls in buildings.
Igloo Cellulose trains its installers in these regulations, to ensure that the work is carried out safely and to the highest standards.
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The use of cellulose.
Igloo cellulose is an insulator that can be installed in the interior envelope of all types of buildings: detached houses, multi-dwellings, schools, offices, farm buildings, etc.
Cellulose blowing.
Cellulose is suitable for blowing insulation into various types of attic: for renovation and compliance with thermal standards, but also for new build, PassivHaus and Net Zero projects.
High-density cellulose injection.
Injected at high density into the ceilings, interior walls and intermediate floors of a building, cellulose provides complete, optimum insulation without heat loss. The acoustic properties of cellulose also make it more comfortable to live with. This technique must be carried out by a qualified and certified installer in order to comply with installation rules and avoid sagging.