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Icynene ®, 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.
Icynene ® 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. Icynene ® maintains its performance with no loss of R-value over time. It does not shrink, sag or settle. Icynene ® adheres to most construction materials and is the perfect insulation for walls, attics, ceilings and floors.
Read about the ICC Evaluation of Icynene LD-C-50 (PDF 139 KB).
GOLD SEAL 400 ® is a new, portable, soft foam insulation and air-sealing dispensing system that makes it more convenient than ever to incorporate sustainability into new construction or renovations. Icynene developed GOLD SEAL 400 ® to extend the benefits of their soft foam system for use in an even greater number of applications. The GOLD SEAL 400 ® foam insulation kit is a fast, efficient and effective way to insulate and air-seal those hard to reach and irregular areas.
A few examples of the many uses for GOLD SEAL 400 ®:
Icynene is available in both a Spray (Icynene LD-C-50) formula and a Pour Fill (Icynene LD-CP-50) formula. Learn about these two methods of installing Icynene into an area.
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Modern Marvels, a television series that examines how technologies are used in today's society, examines how foam insulation like Icynene LD-C-50 ™ is created, how it is used in structures, and how it can help to solve the ongoing need to be energy efficient.
Everyone has something to say about Icynene ®.
Builders won't do without it! Richard Buttorff of The Buttorff Company explains how Icynene ® foam insulation helps his customers and clients seal their homes better than traditional fiberglass insulation.
Homeowners love it! A homeowner notices that her father's asthma problems have gone away after moving to a home with Icynene ® installed.
Experts back it! An expert states how Icynene ® is an insulation product that we could only have dreamt of as little as ten years ago.
Modern Marvels, a television series that examines how technologies are used in today's society, examines how foam insulation like Icynene MD-R-200 ™ is created, how it is used in structures, and how it can help to solve the ongoing need to be energy efficient.
In addition, U.S. home improvement tax credits are available for home improvements from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011. Home improvement tax credits of up to $500 are available for insulation upgrades. A Manufacturer's Certification Statement is required to qualify. Download a copy of Icynene's Manufacturer's Certification Statement (PDF 280 KB). For more information on home improvement tax credits, view Energy Star's website.
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is piloting the Participating Energy Efficiency Contractor (PEEC) Network as part of the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program offered to customers of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. Active Foam Specialists is proud to be a certified PEEC with the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. If you are a People's Energy customer, you qualify for up to $750 in rebates. Contact us for more details.
Visit insulationsmart.com to read about different ways of saving energy in your home or structure and compare different methods and products. Also, view their review of Icynene and see why they call it a much better solution over other new insulation products.
Studies show that fiberglass exposure can be harmful to your health. Fiberglass Information Network found that prolonged exposure to the fine particles that are released into the air with fiberglass insulation has been shown to cause illness in some people. Read more about their findings.
