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Icynene® provides an Environmentally Friendly Home
 Many homes constructed within the last 10+ years have already experienced major failures due to water damage and air leakage across the building envelope. This has caused condensation and mold growth. Now, building specialist are showcasing the benefits of using effective air barriers for homeowners. Air barriers significantly reduce random air leakage, conserving up to 40 percent of a home's energy loss and improving indoor air quality. Air barriers also extend the life of a home by minimizing the flow of airborne moisture that can breed condensation, mold growth and decay.
Icynene delivers high-performance solutions for efficient building envelopes, thermal comfort and a healthy living environment - all of which are integral components of green building and design.
In evaluating Icynene® as a “Green” product, we have compared Icynene against the evaluation criteria of the Environmental Building News, a leading newsletter on environmentally responsible design and construction, and GreenSpec product standards.
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| Building components that reduce heating and cooling loads |
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Icynene®, because it is an effective insulation and an air barrier system, can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% versus other insulation. |
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| Products that reduce material use. |
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Installing Icynene allows for:
- rightsizing of the HVAC equipment
- elimination of electrical box gaskets
- elimination of air barrier materials
- reduction in tape, caulk, and glue
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| Impact on the environment. |
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Icynene contains no CFCs, no HCFCs, no HFAs, no formaldehyde, nor volatile organic compounds. |
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| Products that do not release significant pollutants into the building |
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Independent tests have confirmed that Icynene emits no harmful emissions |
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| Products that block the introduction, development, or spread of indoor contaminants. |
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Icynene, by air sealing the building envelope, controls condensation caused by infiltrating moist/humid air and the resulting molds and mildews. The air seal also prevents outside pollution, dust, and allergens from entering the building. |
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| Products that reduce the impact of renovations. |
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The pour fill variation of The Icynene Insulation System can be installed in the wall cavities of older homes, that contain no insulation, via small 1/2" holes drilled in the wall. |
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