Abstract: An insulation system comprising: a supply of material having discrete elements; an applicator assembly for installation of the material having discrete elements to a surface; and a scrubber for finishing the face of the material. In one embodiment, the scrubber includes: a vacuum conduit; a planer assembly attached to the vacuum conduit; a drive for the planer assembly; and a vacuum adjacent to the planer assembly for removing loose material created during finishing. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the insulation system further includes a transporter system downstream of the supply of material having discrete elements for delivery of the material to the applicator assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for installation of a material having discrete elements, such as loose fill insulation. The apparatus includes a supply of the material and an applicator assembly for activating a substantially water-free adhesive for providing structure to the material during installation. In the preferred embodiment, the applicator assembly includes: a nozzle having an inlet for receiving the material and an outlet for applying the material to a surface; and an adhesive applicator adjacent to the nozzle for activating the substantially water-free adhesive to provide structure to the material having discrete elements during installation. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a transporter system downstream of the supply of material for delivery of the material to the applicator assembly.