Cellulose Insulation:
An In-Depth Look at the Pros and Cons

Cellulose insulation has been the darling of the green building movement because of its recycled content, low embodied energy, low-tech processing, and excellent energy conservation performance. But concerns are also raised about health risks for cellulose installers and occupants of cellulose-insulated buildings. In fact, some healthy home advocates strongly discourage its use. Should we be recommending cellulose to our clients? If so, on what basis? If not, why—what are its drawbacks? EBN took an in-depth look at these questions, and we report here on our findings.
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