What are the positive environmental impacts
of your product (what makes it “green”)?
The Icynene Insulation System® is a green
building product that is respectful of environmental and health
considerations of sustainable building/design. Icynene®’s
unique material composition helps builders/designers achieve
environmental performance objectives in the following ways:
Efficient Material Use
Icynene® has low air
permeance - low enough that it can be classified as an air barrier.
Therefore, there is no moisture movement through the material
via air transfer. In some cases, this eliminates the need for
a vapor barrier during construction. In just one step and using
less construction material, Icynene® helps builders/designers
deliver advanced moisture management to reduce the potential
of mold and mildew growth.
Environmental Impact
Icynene® is 100% water-blown, emits
no harmful emissions once cured, and reduces waste volume
during construction. Because the material does not off-gas
over time, Icynene® maintains its efficiency with no loss
of R-value to provide total thermal comfort for homeowners
today and for years to come. Conventional insulation, on the
other hand, can deteriorate as time passes and no longer performs
as it did when initially installed. So, selecting products
that provide longevity, like Icynene®, will eliminate
the need for the installation and/or reinstallation of additional
material in the future.
What makes your product a healthy/healthier option for the
home (does it have lower - or no - impacts on human health
compared to similar, traditionally manufactured products?)
Icynene® insulation, thanks to its soft
spray foam application, effectively reduces air leakage by
sealing cracks and seams that allow harmful, moisture-laden
air to travel through the building envelope. A water-based
insulation and air barrier in one, Icynene creates a healthy
living space virtually free from pollen and pollutants without
the need for labor-intensive sealing material. Tested by Texas
Tech University, Icynene was found not to be a food source
for mold.
What are the financial benefits of using your product (does
it save the homeowner money when compared to a similar, more
traditionally manufactured product?)
Saving today’s energy-conscious homeowners
up to 50% on their energy bills makes Icynene a highly attractive
investment. When sprayed into walls, ceilings, floors and
attics, Icynene softly expands and fills every crack and seam
to deliver superior airtightness. In a comparative study done
on a 2,500 sq. ft. home in New York, NY, for example, heating/cooling
costs using Icynene® were $634 U.S./year versus $1,189/year
for insulation batts. That’s a savings of $46.25/month
for the homeowner.
How does your product contribute to a higher quality of life
versus other products, and if so, why? (For example, is it
a better quality of heat? Is it easier to maintain? Does it
provide a greater aesthetic value?)
Icynene effectively controls air leakage
by sealing difficult-to-insulate areas and other penetrations
that let unwanted airborne sounds invade a living space. Noises
from plumbing runs, home theaters, or outside traffic are
not welcome. Icynene lets homeowners enjoy a Healthier, Quieter,
More Energy Efficient® living space.
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