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Air Leakage - The Major Culprit in Home Invasions |
 Typically, older homes insulated with conventional insulation experience wasteful amounts of air changes each hour. Icynene® softly expands to conform to the shape of the structure and provide a continuous, protective barrier, leaving no cracks or crevices susceptible to air infiltration. What's So Important About Minimizing Air Leakage? By minimizing air leakage, Icynene® eliminates unnecessary energy consumption to deliver a consistent indoor temperature, improved indoor air quality and reduced airborne noise originating from outside and adjacent rooms.
Not only is air leakage the chief cause of moisture buildup in a home, it also leads to a host of other problems. Thermal performance, health issues, noise control, and structural soundness are all negatively affected by air leakage. Consider these alarming facts: Air leakage accounts for 99% of moisture movement in a structure, which can result in mold growth and adverse health effects for occupants (Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) Air leakage can account for as much as 40% of a structure's energy loss (Source: Energy Star®) 40% of households contain at least one member who suffers from asthma or allergies (Source: American Lung Association) Clearly, controlling air leakage is key to maintaining a healthy home, as well as healthy occupants. Insulation that fails to prevent air leakage fails to do its job. Period.
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