Icynene Spray Foam Stops Air Leakage

Spray foam insulation is like a warm windbreaker jacket - it stops the air from passing through.

Fiberglass and cellulose insulation are like a wool sweater - it's very warm until there is a breeze. It doesn't keep you warm because air can freely flow through. What does this mean for your home? Traditional insulation with very high R-Value still lets air in or out, raising your energy bills.

Spray Foam is a Modern Material

Spray foam insulation is a modern material that's been used for over 25 years.

Fiberglass is an old technology, and cellulose is little more than shredded newspaper. The trend is moving towards more energy efficient technologies such as Icynene Spray Foam Insulation.

Spray Foam Fills Gaps

Spray foam insulation expands up to 100 times to fill gaps - ensuring a complete air barrier and maximizing your insulation's effectiveness.

Fiberglass and cellulose are extremely difficult to install perfectly - the spaces that are left add up to the size of a basketball in the average home!

Icynene Spray Foam Protects Your Home From Water

Many open cell spray foams (such as Icynene LD-C-50) drain water rather than holding it, and most closed cell spray foams don't let it in at all.

Cellulose is made from shredded newspaper, and drinks up water. Fiberglass batts and cellulose don't repel water - the water stays in place and may damage your building as well as reducing how well the insulation works. This is one of the leading contributors to mold development - and it also decreases R-values, meaning you spend more on energy.

Spray Foam Stays in Place

Spray foam stays in place - it doesn't settle or sag, vertically or horizontally. It moves with the house as it settles. Spray foam insulation is completely solid when it sets, doesn't produce any dust, and doesn't let dust or other pollutants pass through to your home.

Fiberglass and cellulose settle and sag over time, leaving gaps that compromise the insulation.

Fiberglass and cellulose can be dusty and allow dust and other pollutants to enter the building.

Icynene Spray Foam is Healthier

Many spray foams (such as Icynene LD-C-50) don't contain formaldehyde, HCFCs, HFAs, or HFCs, and don't give off harmful emissions once installed.

Most fiberglass contains formaldehyde.

Spray Foam Doesn't Attract Pests

Many spray foams do not provide a source of food for rodents, termites, or other nasty critters. Pests won't typically use spray foam insulation to make nests.

Fiberglass and cellulose can be torn apart by pests, and some even use them for nesting.

Spray Foam Isn't Easily Damaged

Once installed spray foam insulation is not easily damaged.

Exposed fiberglass and cellulose are easily damaged - insulation in areas such as basements and attics may be compromised by cats, children, moving boxes around, and other general usage.