What is Ecocel ?

Ecocel is an eco-friendly home insulation product made from recycled newspapers which compares favourably with all imported alternatives. Our cellulose is suitable for the insulation of Timber Framed Homes, Attics and Lofts.

Application is suitable for new homes, as well as retrofitting old homes, apartments and commercial buildings.

Ecocel is a natural fibre insulation designed to minimize energy loss more effectively than mineral fibres. Blown into walls roofs and floors it creates a continuous draught-proof layer with excellent thermal and acoustic properties. It helps create a comfortable living environment free from HCFC’s (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons), VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) or other toxic substances.

Ecocel is made from discarded newspaper, a major component of the waste stream, easing pressure on landfill sites and putting to good use an other wise wasted resource.

 

 

Ecocel uses borate based fire retardants which have less toxicity than common salt, provides a high level of fire resistance and enables Ecocel to easily meet all fire protection standards (tested to BS5803) and in effect to act as a fire stop.

Ecocel has an impressive thermal conductivity value of 0.038 W/Mk at a density of 27 kg/m3, which remains stable over a wide range of temperatures. However the real world performance is further enhanced by its superior resistance to air infiltration resulting in a 25% overall improvement in energy efficiency.

Ecocel is environmentally benign since it requires relatively little energy in production and does not pollute water, air or soil. It can easily be removed and reused, and can ultimately be returned to the earth (i.e. composted).

Ecocel is blown by trained personnel into walls and ceilings using a pressurised installation system, (see image to right) which ensures complete filling of cavities to the correct density.