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What is the Icynene Insulation System®?

  1. spray (new construction) or pour in place (retrofit)
  2. Open celled, light density, hydrophobic
  3. Expanding soft foam insulation and an air barrier system
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That contains no CFCs, HCFCs, HFAs, nor  formaldehyde

Benefits of The Icynene Insulation System®

Is "Healthy" important to Home Buyers ?

40% of North American households contain one or more family member who suffers from allergies or asthma. (American Lung Association)

Home buyers are interested in and motivated by the health and indoor air quality benefits of Icynene®.

Provides home builders with features / benefits desired by consumers Research conducted by REED Publications found that consumers want homes that are :

  • energy efficient
  • improved indoor air quality

Home Buyers Interest in Various Upgrades ?

Respondents asked to select the 3 most important upgrades

Energy Efficiency & IAQ in the top Three Upgrades

What is the pay back period to the home buyer  for The Icynene Insulation System® and a healthier, quieter, more energy efficient home?

31 Days!

REM/Rate Computer Simulation - Assumptions
                                     Home Type:                   single story home:

                                       Standard                                 Icynene

Insulation Attic :             R-38                                      R-19.8

                               Ductwork exposed            Ductwork not exposed

Insulation Walls:            R-22                                          R-13   

Air Infiltration:              0.60 ACHnat                     0.10 ACHnat

A/C Equipment:     48 kBtuh, 12 SEER        24 kBtuh,  12 SEER

Heating Equipment: 100 kBtuh / 90 AFUE   60 kBtuh / 90 AFUE

Ventilation:                     Yes                                            Yes

  Electricity cost       $0.13 / kWh
  Heat/Gas cost        $0.93 / therm

The reduction in monthly energy costs pays for the cost of financing the net additional cost for Icynene®

AND

leaves the home buyer with extra money every month.

Equipment Sizing Impact

Equipment                      Fiberglass                         Icynene

Furnace Size :     100 kBtuh, 90 AFUE        60 kBtuh, 90 AFUE

Air Conditioning:  48 kBtuh,  12 SEER       24 kBtuh,  12 SEER

Ventilation:                         Yes                                      Yes

In Summary

The Icynene Insulation System® Provides home builders with features / benefits desired by consumers

Energy efficient:  Lower energy consumption    
           Introduce a competitive advantage

Healthier: External allergens and pollutants are sealed out of home Icynene emits no harmful emissions (Envirodesic endorsed) The air seal allows the occupants to control ventilation Air sealing can minimize the potential for mold and mildew

The Icynene Insulation System® will allow you  to construct homes with the benefits desired by consumers:

 - Healthier
 - Quieter
 - More energy efficient

in a manner that minimizes cost and reduces the potential for mold growth due to air infiltration and the resulting condensation.