Icynene® is the leading 100% water-blown foam insulation that minimizes air leakage for increased energy efficiency, creates a healthier indoor environment, reduces airborne sounds and offers greater design freedom. Icynene® maintains its performance with no loss of R-value over time. It does not shrink, sag or settle. Icynene® adheres to most construction materials and is the perfect insulation for walls, attics, ceilings and floors.

Applied as a liquid, Icynene® expands to 100 times its volume in seconds to fill every crack and crevice while remaining flexible so that the integrity of the building envelope seal remains intact over time. Icynene's spray formula has an R-value of 3.6 per inch. It acts as a complete insulation and air barrier to minimize air leakage and seal the building envelope for optimal airtightness.


WHY IT WORKS

1. HEALTHIER
Over the years, a number of studies have confirmed that indoor air can contain a number of harmful chemicals and biological agents such as mold, allergens and volatile organic compounds. There is also growing evidence that poor indoor air quality affects the health and performance of the people who work, live and study in poorly designed and constructed buildings. These studies confirm that air pollution concentrations indoors can be 2 to 5 times higher than the air we breathe outside (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).

As the only insulation certified by Envirodesic™ for Maximum Indoor Air Quality™, Icynene® is 100% water-blown and contains no HCFCs, HFAs, HFCs or formaldehyde. Icynene is a high-performance insulation and air barrier system that works to minimize the intrusion of outdoor pollen, allergens and pollution from entering the home. By reducing air leakage, Icynene assists in controlling moisture transfer through the building envelope. This helps to minimize condensation and the potential for mold growth within the walls and ceilings. Icynene® has been tested by Texas Tech University and was found not to be a food source for mold.

2. QUIETER
This unique, soft foam insulation is a proven tool to effectively air-seal and help reduce unwanted noises. Icynene® expands to 100 times its initial volume to seal gaps and holes through which airborne sound penetrates the building. It reduces airborne sound that originates from the external environment (airplanes, wind and traffic) as well as those that occur in the next room (home theaters and playrooms). Soft, flexible Icynene not only combats airborne sounds, but it also works to eliminate pipe vibrations caused by showers and toilet flushing. When Icynene is sprayed around pipes, vibration and sound transfer are significantly reduced. Whether it is a home or a hotel, Icynene is designed to provide its occupants with a quiet comfort that has a positive impact on quality of life, productivity and peace-of-mind.


3. MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT
Total energy consumption is projected to increase 1.5 percent annually until 2020 (www.eia.doe.gov). Energy conservation is becoming more essential and many trades, design professionals, homeowners and building owners are beginning to adopt a new attitude towards the types of building products being selected to increase energy efficiency.

Icynene® can potentially reduce air infiltration by more than 90% with just the application alone. There is no need for excess sealing material to acquire the airtight thermal envelope necessary for increased energy efficiency. In one step, it creates a complete insulation and air barrier system to seal all gaps and crevices that compromise airtightness. Its effective air infiltration control allows for HVAC equipment rightsizing for optimal energy efficiency, thereby delivering energy cost savings of up to 50% versus traditional insulation options. Homeowners and home improvers in the U.S. can qualify for an energy efficient mortgage. Visit the FCIC's website for more information. And for those commercial and institutional buildings that are constructed or upgraded to meet energy performance standards, this translates to as much as a 30% rate of return for a very low risk investment. From schools and healthcare facilities to hospitality and retail businesses, energy reduction efforts can reap enormous financial and branding benefits. Visit the Energy Star® website to find out more.


4. ICYNENE'S "GREEN" PROPERTIES
The Icynene Insulation System® is recognized across North America for contributing to improved indoor air quality. Its “green” properties have drawn much attention with many healthy building initiatives such as the American Lung Association's Health House® projects. This national education program was created by the American Lung Association of Minnesota to raise the standards for healthier indoor environments. As a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Icynene reinforces its commitment to learning about sustainable building practices so that we are better able to provide a premium insulation that is uniquely suited to meeting your needs. The USGBC indicates that materials selected in buildings have a tremendous impact on the environment and that there are numerous ways to lessen that impact. The following is the USGBC's list of characteristics that qualify a building product as “green.” This chart also demonstrates how Icynene measures against these established criteria

USGBC ''Green'' Material Characteristics Icynene ''Green'' Properties
1) Use of less resource-intensive building materials/systems
2) Use of products that carry minimum environmental burdens
3)Use of low environmental-impact materials

Icynene "Green" Properties
1) Icynene is a complete insulation and air barrier system which eliminates the need for excess sealing material
2) Icynene expands to 100 times its volume. It is 99% air and 1% material. This dramatically reduces the waste volume in comparison to other materials
3) Icynene is a 100% water-blown environmentally-friendly product



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DISMANTELING THE MYTH | R-Value

Thermal Performance Myth
There is a widespread belief that all insulation materials of equal R-value will perform equally.

Thermal Performance Fact
While insulations of equal R-value perform equally in the controlled conditions of a laboratory, they do not all maintain that R-value in the walls and ceilings of a building. Some give off gasses to the atmosphere and suffer a decline in efficiency, while the performance of others are vulnerable to the installers' shortcomings. 'Thermal Drift' as this phenomenon is politely called, results from the failure of materials to fill all cavities completely, thus leaving air pockets which permit air movement inside the cavity. Further 'drift' occurs with some materials if the insulation is not fully protected against air infiltration, both from the interior and the exterior. Commonly used insulation may well perform at a fraction of its' nominal rating depending on installation, how well it fits the cavity and how well it's protected from air infiltration.

The performance of The Icynene Insulation System® does not 'drift.' It is not dependent on the installer, or on other trades. As it expands, the material forces its way into every corner and crevice, completely filling the cavity. It creates its own virtually continuous air barrier by adhering to structural components. It always ensures a well filled, air sealed building envelope. It contains no gasses, so none escape.

Blower door tests have proven that Icynene® foam, with no polyethylene vapor barrier, can make a steel framed home as tight as 1.2 ACH @ -50 Pa. depressurization, which is equivalent to 0.03 natural air changes per hour, when required.

Do you want to learn more about the Icynene Insulation System? Feel free to email or call us, or even visit Icynene.com

E-mail: georgecallejas@callejasandross.com
Phone: 940-723-8509