Therm-O-Light Product Information

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Therm-O-Light Product

Therm-O-Light (Type 1) is a loose-fill thermal and acoustical cellulose fibre insulation (CFI).

Therm-O-Light (Type 1) is manufactured from specially selected grades of recycled paper and paperboard products.

Therm-O-Light can be installed manually by hand (i.e. hand pouring) or through the use of pneumatic blowing equipment. Therm-O-Light can be used in new or existing buildings and is suitable for use in both above and below grade applications.

Application

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New & Existing Buildings

Therm-O-Light can be used in new or existing buildings and is suitable for use in both above and below grade applications. It can be applied to any open horizontal or sloped surfaces with a pitch up to 4.5 in 12, as well as any enclosed space such as walls, floors, flat roofs and cathedral ceilings.

Time

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Relatively Quick Installation

The time to install cellulose installation varies depending on the preparation time, existing insulation removal and the size of the building.

The process typically requires two people

Cost

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Performance Vs. Cost

Cellulose insulation systems cost more than fibreglass batt insulation - about 40 per cent more. However, it generally is less expensive than sprayed foam, and performs almost as well in many cases.

Performance

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Delivers an R-value of 45

A foot of blown-in loose-fill cellulose yields an R-value of 45, while a foot of loose-fill mineral fibre would offer an R-33 level, according to a study by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre.

A foot of fibreglass batt insulation would deliver about R-46. (Since most batts are 5.5 inches thick, the actual insulation is still a respectable R-21). R-values are compromised with any insulation if does not completely fill the wall cavity.

Safety

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Non Irritating Alternative

Health & Safety: Therm-O-Spray is safe to handle and is a non-irritating alternative to man-made mineral fibre products. However, adequate precautions must be taken when installing or handling any loose-fill product. Therm-O-Light has a minimum recycled content of 85% consisting of pre and post consumer recycled paper and paperboard products.
Additional Information

More About

Therm-O-Comfort  is an ISO 9001 registered company with over  30 years of producing high quality cellulose fibre insulation and is located in Southern Ontario.  Therm-O-Light is safe, ecologically friendly and provides exceptional insulation.

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More Technical Information
Thermal Resistivity
Cellulose Insulation provides greater energy savings over other products.
Convection Properties
Cellulose fibre, due to its perfect fit and greater density, inhibits air movement.
Acoustical Properties
Superior properties for improving noise suppression in wall, floor or ceiling construction
Moisture Resistance
Cellulose fibre has the unique ability to slowly absorb and dissipate excess moisture.
Fire Resistance
Cellulose fibre will not melt or degrade when exposed to flame or high temperatures.
Borate Additives
Cellulose fibre insulation is treated with a carefully controlled blend of borate powders.