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		*In our complex world, is there an insulation material designed to meet the needs, challenges, and concerns of today's homeowners?* Icynene®. The only insulation system that protects what matters most - your family and your home.

	Make room for a revolutionary insulation material. Not long ago, very little thought was given to the type of insulation installed in homes. But, families today face problems that weren't even issues when conventional insulation was developed: rising energy costs, unwanted noise, allergies, asthma and mold. Times and attitudes are changing. Homeowners, like you, are beginning to appreciate the increasingly important role insulation plays in their lives.

People consider their homes as a safe haven - a place where they can escape the noise and pollution of modern everyday life. Consequently, insulation must play a multiple role. No longer there just to insulate, today's insulation must protect a home by providing a Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient® environment.

What's more, today's insulation should address a real threat to occupant comfort and health - that real threat is air leakage. It has been documented that enough air escapes from a typical house every day to fill two Goodyear blimps (www.urbanoptions.org). And, extra insulation means little without an effective air barrier! Unlike conventional insulation, Icynene® is an insulation and air barrier system that protects both new and existing homes from the adverse health and economic effects of air leakage.

Air leakage - a problem shared by new and old homes alike

This may come as a surprise to you, but the most important job of insulation should be to control air leakage.

What do we mean by air leakage? Conventional fiber insulation, regardless of R-value, leaves gaps and seams around framing materials where air can get in and out. This can lead to costly energy loss, transfer of airborne pollutants and pollens into your home and moisture build-up. When warm outside air meets cool air-conditioned inside air, or when heated inside air meets cold outside air, it can lead to condensation, moisture build-up, and a host of other problems, such as the growth of mold or mildew within the building cavity.

Thermal performance, health issues, noise control, and a home's structural soundness - all are negatively affected by air leakage.

What can a homeowner do?

Not only does Icynene® work as an insulation, it also works as a complete air barrier system to deliver optimal airtightness. Unlike conventional insulation products that allow air to move in and out of your home, Icynene® foam insulation is applied as a liquid and softly expands to 100 times its initial volume, sealing all gaps and crevices that compromise airtightness. Icynene® delivers a perfect fit for cavities of any shape, providing a continuous, protective barrier that virtually eliminates air leakage.

The secret to Icynene® is the way it seals Icynene® works like a high-performance fabric because it is a breathable material that, just like your favorite outdoor sportswear, is windproof and resists water. Thanks to its air sealing capabilities, Icynene® minimizes both airflow and moisture build-up to help maintain a warm and dry building envelope. The result? A healthier, longer-lasting home.

By sealing the building envelope like no other conventional insulation can, Icynene® delivers the kind of benefits today's homeowners are looking for:

1. Improved Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

With asthma rates on the rise, as a homeowner you can take comfort in knowing that Icynene® is a Green material that helps to improve the quality of the indoor air you and your family breathe. It is the only insulation certified by the Envirodesic™ Certification Program, which is recognized for improving air quality in homes across North America.

Icynene® reduces random air leakage and limits the penetration of outdoor allergens and pollutants. Combined with proper mechanical ventilation, Icynene® is the ideal base for a healthy structure. Because Icynene® is 100% water-blown, formalde-hyde-free, and emits no harmful gases once cured, it is the insulation of choice for many of the American Lung Association's "Health Houses" to help inhabitants breathe easier. (If you haven’t already done so, please enquire with the American Lung Association about the use of the trademarked Health House(s) and American Lung Association terms. It is requested to change, “ … American Lung Association’s “Health Houses”…” to “… high-profile building projects …” in the interim.) Effective Moisture Management Icynene® delivers advanced moisture

management by forming an air seal to minimize air movement and accompanying moisture. By minimizing moisture transport through the home, Icynene® helps to prevent condensation and reduces the potential for mold growth within walls and ceilings. Even if Icynene® gets wet (through a roof leak, for instance), the material doesn't wick water. Icynene®'s open-celled structure allows it to remain unaffected by wetting and drying so that it can continue to operate at peak performance levels. Water simply drains right through Icynene® without spreading so that it, as well as surrounding materials, can quickly dry.

2. Increased sound control

Traffic, neighborhood activities, and plumbing runs can be the sources of annoying sounds - the unwanted noises that can invade living spaces, hindering comfort and enjoyment. These sounds most commonly travel through the air.

By sealing the building envelope, Icynene® effectively minimizes airborne sounds. Icynene® is perfect for dampening noises from home theaters, playrooms, plumbing runs, and roads.

3. Maximum energy conservation

Icynene® has earned the Energy Star® because, when installed, homeowners can look forward to reduced monthly energy costs of up to 50% versus conventional insulation. And the savings don't stop there. Eliminating random air leakage allows Icynene®-insulated homes to maintain the same heating and cooling performance with smaller, less expensive HVAC equipment.

In addition to the immediate monthly energy savings, many homeowners qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage if they install Icynene® in their home, giving them another opportunity to save even more money over the long run.

Go Green with Icynene®

Homeowners today are increasingly aware that the choices they make impact their health, safety, comfort and pocket book as well as the welfare of their community and the natural environment. Homeowners understand that a Green home equates to a safe, durable, healthy and efficient home.

Icynene® is an example of a Green building product that pays homeowners numerous dividends - both short term and long term. As energy costs rise, you can bank on the fact that your lower heating and cooling costs will become an important resale feature. Green upgrades, such as Icynene®, contribute significantly to higher home resale values. The Appraisal Journal conducted studies that demonstrated the increasing value a home garners by becoming more energy efficient. Including energy efficient upgrades as part of your home improvements can increase the value of your home by approximately $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills.

And, Icynene® is a proven insulation that enhances the comfort of your living environment. That's why it is the insulation of choice for high profile projects such as the American Lung Association's national demonstration Health House™, EarthCraft House™, model reMODEL, and This Old House®'s Carlisle renovation project. (If you haven’t already done so, please enquire with the American Lung Association, EarthCraft, and This Old House about the use of the trademarked terms. If permission has not already been enquired about it is requested that the sentence in the interim only state, “That’s why it is the insulation of choice for many high-profile building projects.”)

Ideal for new home and remodeling projects

In its spray form, Icynene® is ideal for new homes where the interior surfaces of walls, ceilings and floors are exposed. The soft, flexible foam is sprayed-in-place and expands to 100 times its initial volume in seconds. By permanently adhering to the construction material, Icynene® controls air leakage, especially in those problem areas such as crawlspaces, rim joists and around doors and windows.

Icynene®'s pour fill formula is perfect for older homes and renovation projects because it eliminates the need for gutting or tearing down existing walls, allowing you to maximize energy efficiency while preserving the home's original architectural details. Through small pre-drilled holes, Icynene® is poured-in-place and gently rises to perfectly fill and seal the enclosed, uninsulated cavity.

Perfect for walls (new or existing), ceilings, floors, basements, and every other nook and cranny found in homes. Additionally, oddly shaped structures, such as bay windows, dormers, cathedral ceilings, arches, and other architectural features are easily insulated and sealed with Icynene®.

Ask for Icynene® by name

Homeowners are more involved in decision-making and specifying products because they are better educated about Green Building issues, such as energy efficiency and home health. Your decision to go with foam insulation is the right one. Just be sure you purchase the right foam insulation. Don't be misled into thinking all foam insulation products are equal. Settle for nothing less than Icynene® - the only proven foam insulation that delivers the performance features homeowners need for comfortable, healthy living.

Icynene® - The best of all worlds

In a perfect world, fuel costs would be going down instead of up. Air quality would be getting better instead of worse. Asthma and allergy rates would be declining instead of the other way around. Our cities would be quiet and peaceful, without traffic and construction noise.

We can't do much to change the world outside, but we can do something about the part of the world we can control - inside our homes.

The Icynene Insulation System® provides:

Up to 50% monthly energy savings
Improved indoor air quality
Increased comfort - draft-free; moisture management
Enhanced sound control
Higher home resale value

Don't compromise the quality of your home, choose Icynene® for better living.

The Icynene Insulation System® is featured in model reMODEL renovation showcase homes Award-winning EarthCraft House™ renovation

This Old House®'s 25th Anniversary Carlisle renovation project

Bob Vila's dotCOM dreamHome

American Lung Association - Health House® National Demonstration Home (Florida, Washington, Oregon, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota)

(If you haven’t already done so, please enquire with the American Lung Association, EarthCraft, and This Old House about the use of the trademarked terms used above. If term usage has not been confirmed yet, it is requested to remove reference to reference to these organizations in the interim.)

Homeowner Testimonials

With Icynene® in our townhouse, our energy bills are 35% less than our neighbors who used fiberglass, and with the addition of an air filter, our son is having less asthma attacks. Icynene® has really made the difference!

- Murray Clarke, Toronto, Canada

The attic of my cabana-style building would typically be about 150 degrees in the summer. After re-insulating the underside of the roof deck with Icynene®, the attic is no more than 1-5 degrees different than the inside of the building below.

- Bob Miller, Sarasota, Florida

We have a ceramic floor above the garage and in the winter, the floor would often be 18 degrees colder than the room temperature. After removing the fiberglass and adding Icynene®, the temperature difference is now less than 2 degrees. And we no longer have frozen pipes!

- Todd & Jeri Scebold, Ames, Iowa

Icynene Product Approvals

BOCA, SBCCI, ICBO, NES. CCMC, ITS/Warnock Hersey

Icynene Affiliations

NAHB, NCHI, AIBD, AIA CEU Provider, EEBA

Product Testing

Icynene® is not a food source for mold based on testing by Texas Tech University

Icynene® meets ALA Health House, EarthCraft™ and Energy Star® energy efficiency standards

Icynene® is the only insulation certified by the Envirodesic™ Certification Program as a building material that promotes Maximum Indoor Air Quality™ and sustainability

Icynene® contains no HCFCs, HFAs, HFCs, HCs, formaldehyde or VOCs

Icynene® does not cause corrosion