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Description

CleanFiber Cellulose Insulation is a cellulose insulation for attics, walls, and floors in residential or commercial new construction and retrofit applications. The dense cellulose stops airflow and fills cavities tightly, reducing heat leaks and HVAC runtime. It supports envelope upgrades and improves overall thermal performance. By eliminating drafts and reducing thermal bridging, occupants experience more stable temperatures and improved comfort.

Key Differentiators

- Made from recycled corrugated cardboard, - Patented wet/liquid process embeds fire retardant into fibers, - Lower free-chemical loadings than dry-process alternatives, - Less corrosive and avoids ammonia odors or moisture-related corrosion issues, - Cleaner, more uniform fibers improve flowability and coverage, - Smooth installation with fewer clogs and delays, - Low dust and contamination during installation, - Compatible with multiple installation methods (dense-pack, loose-fill, wet-spray), - Provides strong thermal insulation (supports indoor temperature regulation), - Improves acoustic performance compared to fiberglass, - Supports lower embodied carbon in low-carbon building assemblies, - Competitively priced relative to blended or conventional cellulose insulation

Use Cases

reduce building energy/utility costs, upgrade your building envelope, insulate your building / unit, regulate indoor temperature

Cost Savings

O&M-related savings: customers report saving time and money when accounting for equipment clogging and dust issues

Operational Emissions

- Reduces building carbon both by improving energy efficiency through better insulation and air control, and by using recycled, biogenic feedstock that stores carbon; - Enables substantial embodied-carbon savings when paired with low-carbon structural systems.

Embodied Carbon

The insulation is carbon negative and acts as a carbon sink by storing natural carbon in buildings.

Project Type

Both existing building retrofits and new construction

Essential Building Characteristics

For use in attics, walls, and floors

Ideal Building Characteristics

Ideal physical building characteristics

Minimum Project Size

Minimum project size

Ideal Project Size

Ideal project size

Additional Considerations

Complementary technologies or equipment required/recommended

NY Contractor Availability

Installation contractor availability

Other Screening Criteria

Works for in residential and commercial projects, including stick-built and panelized construction.

Installed By

Installers praise CleanFiber for low dust, superior flowability and reliable machine feeding, which yields cleaner, faster installs, fewer clogs, and improved occupant comfort. https://www.cleanfiber.com/testimonials

Case Studies

Home Performance Professionals of Western New York, Dolphin Insulation (MA), Rocket Insulation (NY), Halco, and multiple large modular homebuilders

During Installation

Resident impact during installation

Post Installation

Resident impact post-installation

NY Incentives/Financing Resources

Eligible incentives and financing resources

Upfront Costs

Upfront Costs

Ongoing Costs

Ongoing Costs

Payback Period

Payback period

Service Support

Service or maintenance contractor availability

Moisture Management

The all-borate formulation eliminates the chance that moisture will cause ammonia odors or corrosion issues.

Specifications

Meets or exceeds U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission certification requirements in reference to ASTM C739 standards; evaluated under a Uniform Evaluation Service report for compliance with IBC, IRC, and IECC provisions; ENERGY STAR sheet is available.