Cellulose Vs Fiberglass Insulation

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Have new construction 2x6 walls (and BIG VAULT) have recommended cellulose to the owner for walls and ceiling but looking for pros/cons of both. The cellulose when they fill the stud spaces really looks good and should perform well but not sure how about your experience/knowledge on the subject.
Thanks,
Dave C

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Missouri Remodeling Company with services for Replacement Windows Vinyl Siding and Entry Doors

concretemasonry

Far superior to fiberglass in many ways.

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Dick

Engineer, designer and consultant recently active domestically and internationally on construction and design in about 35 countries.

Teetorbilt

I don't do much insulation but will tell you what I've noticed in remods.

The old cellulose would collapse under its own weight over the long term 20-30 yrs. The new stuff with newer binders may be different, who will know until 20-30 yrs. from now? I hope that the fire retardent is better too as I had a plumber on one job leave with the ins. still smoldering and, fortunately, I do a final inspection before close-up every day.

Fiberglass tends to stay in place and glass only burns at very high temps.

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joasis

Fiberglass is not the way to go. Great advances have been made with cellulose, and the settling issues have worked out...http://www.fiberlitetech.com/cellulo...n.products.htm

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