IcyneneŽ, the leading soft foam insulation and air barrier system, is becoming the industry standard for providing maximum building envelope performance. Icynene's pour and spray formulations represent a breakthrough in the science of moisture and thermal management. IcyneneŽ 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. IcyneneŽ maintains its performance with no loss of R-value over time. It does not shrink, sag or settle. IcyneneŽ adheres to most construction materials and is the perfect insulation for walls, attics, ceilings and floors.
Applied as a liquid, IcyneneŽ 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. IcyneneŽ's pour fill variation is an insulation and air barrier that injects the latest building technology into an older building to maximize energy efficiency while still preserving its original architectural details. IcyneneŽ fills the wall cavity completely, starting at the bottom and slowly expanding upwards to 60 times its initial volume. Since Icynene expands in the direction of least resistance, it will not expand outward and damage the wall. The pour fill formula has an R-value of 4 per inch.
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(tm) for Maximum Indoor Air Quality(tm), IcyneneŽ 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. IcyneneŽ has been tested by Texas Tech University and was found not to be a food source for mold. Experts now have reason to believe that the air in most homes is likely to be ten times more polluted than the air outside. By using the IcyneneŽ Insulation system we can seal off a building and lockout unwanted pollutants such as dust, allergens, mold spores, and bacterium. Once sealed, we can now control our indoor air with a fresh-air ventilation system, and fine tune our air to ensure maximum quality. If you want an environmentally-safe product and are committed to the health of you and your family, then IcyneneŽ is the only choice for you!
Experts are increasingly seeing the link between mold exposure with the incredible rate-increase in asthma and allergy cases in children. Excessive moisture MUST be prevented from entering buildings and homes. Moisture causes condensation, and this is the key contributing factor of harmful mold-growth within our walls. While many people are under the impression that they inhabit a safe and healthy building, they are unaware of the horrors that are taking place within their walls: harmful mold growth is accumulating slowly over time. IcyneneŽ has been conclusively tested and is not a source of food for molds and pests. This unique, soft foam insulation is a proven tool to effectively air-seal and help reduce unwanted noises. IcyneneŽ 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. Everyday noises such as airplanes, heavy traffic, or even our own air conditioning and plumbing systems can create unwanted noise that compromises the quality and comfort that we deserve in our homes or workplaces. Because IcyneneŽ acts as an effective air barrier, it will eliminate air gaps that sound likes to travels across. It is a superior product to dampen mid-range frequency airborne and flanking sounds. The ultimate solution for home studios, workshops and home-theaters!
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. IcyneneŽ 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 air tightness. 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 StarŽ website to find out more.
While it is critical that an insulation material have an effective R-value, it doesn't address the whole picture; an R-value is only a measure of a products resistance to conductive heat flow. Unaware to most, 40% of a building's energy costs are spent combating air loss via leakage; that is, convective energy transfer. Unwanted cold or warm air (depending on the season) leaks into the building, while air that you've paid to heat or cool escapes. Electrical boxes, air venting, and other exterior-penetrating systems are prime areas for imperfect air seals and leakage. Once IcyneneŽ has sealed the building envelope-tight, this conductive energy-loss is virtually eliminated. Overcompensating with excessive R-values in attempts to lower heating and cooling costs will only leave you disappointed: if you have leakage you will loose energy, no matter how much R-value a structure has.
Its "green" properties have drawn much attention with many healthy building initiatives such as the American Lung Association's Health HouseŽ 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.
An unfortunate reality of our extreme prairie climate is that building structures can be expected to shift and move. No insulation product conquers this challenge better than IcyneneŽ. IcyneneŽ is semi-ridged, soft to touch, and has a flexible consistency like that of sponge cake. It merges the flexibility of fiberglass bats with the sealing properties of spray-foam. The result is a flexible product that can tolerate movement and shifting while maintaining an air-tight seal. IcyneneŽ will not shrink, deteriorate, or delaminate. IcyneneŽ is completely Hydrophobic: that is, IcyneneŽ will not absorb or wick water. In fact, if you were to pour a glass of water over a piece of IcyneneŽ, 99% of it would flow through the foam and spill to the floor. If leakage should occur due to poor roof construction or inferior drainage planes, water will flow right through the IcyneneŽ material, immediately alerting the inhabitants of the leakage problem and its location. A main concern of other insulation products is that once wet they can stay wet for long periods of time, providing ample nourishment for mold. Water-infiltration will not affect the performance of IcyneneŽ. Once wet, it is able to dry out quickly and safely. Water infiltration can create mold growth on other insulation products, but because IcyneneŽ is not a source of food, this problem is eliminated.