Fire Safety and Health Concerns
Cellulose Has Superior Fire-resistance
Cellulose has long been known to have superior fire-resistance to more
commonly installed fiberglass insulation. In fact, there are now numerous
fire-related construction assemblies for homes and commercial structures
that call for the use of
cellulose insulation. Its dense structure and fire
retardant additives block flames and hot gases while restricting the
availability of oxygen, thereby slowing a fire’s spread.
Long Insulation increases fire resistance by up to 55%!
No Health Risks with Cellulose
Many common building materials release and/or contain fairly dangerous
substances. For example, particleboard emits formaldehyde.
New carpeting realeases volatile organic compounds into the air. Fiberglass
insulation is listed as a potential carcinogen, containing reparable glass
fibers, and potentially formaldehyde. Long cellulose insulation has none
of these concerns. In fact, Dr. Arthur Furst, one of the world’s foremost
toxicologists, states, “In essence, the dusts from cellulose insulation
materials can be considered as any household dusts. Cellulose, per se, is
non-toxic. Biologically, cellulose is innocuous.”