Harold Orr, whom many consider to be the father of the Canadian R-2000 Energy Efficient Building Program, summed the overall concept using five words: "Build tight and ventilate right."

In warm or cold climates, inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes or buildings. Since Igloo Cellulose is a loose material, it has the benefit of filling voids and eliminating air pockets common with other insulation materials. Density, which is important in reducing air infiltration and increasing effective R-Value, is higher with cellulose than with other types of loose insulation. As a result, Igloo Cellulose performs better by reducing air conditioning or heating costs from 30% up to 50%.

Once the energy savings have paid for the installation cost, energy conserved is money saved--and the annual savings will increase when utility rates go up.