Common Wall Cavities provided by Sattler Homes Inc.

At Sattler Homes we want to offer the home buyer as many options as possible. Here are the wall options that we offer the buyer. We feel that the R value of insulation is important, but stopping air infiltration is the most important part of building a wall. That is the reason we choose to use blown in cellulose insulation in all of our homes.

Blown-in cellulose is a popular alternative to fiberglass insulation. According to insulation specialist Richard Applegate, cellulose is a natural wood product, and 75 percent of what it's made from is recycled newspaper. Fire-retardant chemical additives give the material a class-1 fire rating, making it a very safe product.

One of the biggest advantages of using cellulose is its performance. In fact due to its density cellulose has a higher R-rating and outperforms many common insulation products. Cellulose also quiets a home better by reducing air infiltration through the wall cavity. Its loose nature makes it easier to install into irregular spaces, creating a custom-fit monolithic seal over an entire area.

From both health and environmental perspectives, cellulose is considered a "green" product -- more ecologically sound than competing products. It doesn't contain formaldehyde, and cancer warnings are not required on its labeling. Since there are no glass fibers, as with fiberglass insulation, cellulose does not cause itch.