EASY INSTALLATION
The Icynene™ Insulation System is installed by certified contractors using specialized equipment. It can be installed even in the coldest or hottest weather. It can be installed on damp surfaces. It is cured instantly and can be covered immediately.
The Icynene™ Insulation System is soft, light and easily trimmed. If it ever has go be removed this is easy with bare hands. Trimmed material is sued for attic insulation.
SIGNIFICANT ENERGY SAVINGS
Icynene is an innovative technology with the potential for
significant energy savings in US housing.
NAHB Research Center Report
Icynene Soft Foam Insulation is lauded in U.S. and Canada.
NAHB Building Systems Council's Newsletter
Icynene was used in the NEAT Advance House to achieve an energy
consumption 75% below houses built to code.
Energy Mines and Resources, Canada
Icynene was used in the Spirit of Today House, built to demonstrate
21st century energy conserving, environmentally friendly technologies which are available
today.
US Department of Energy and Florida Solar Energy Center
After having my home addition insulated with Icynene, I doubt that I
could justify the time, nuisance, and discomfort associated with other insulations.
Richard Harrington, Professor SUNY, quoted in Journal of Light Construction
After much research they chose the phenomenal Icynene Insulation
System process.
Builders Trade Journal
It is a great insulation material and a great system.
Roger Lyons, pen Lyon Homes quoted in Energy Design Update
Its advantages are most obvious in the insulation of steel-framed buildings where it will fill a 'C'-channel stud perfectly, and in insulating cathedral ceilings and exposed floors. Interview in Builder Magazine
Environmental Characteristics
| CFCs or HCFCs | none | |
| Formaldehyde | none | |
| Corrosiveness | negative | |
| VOC's after 30 days aging | none detectable |
Flammability Characteristics
| Flame spread ASTM E84 | <20 | |
| Smoke developed | <350 | |
| Fuel contribution | zero | |
| Oxygen index | 23 |
Physical Properties
| Density | 0.5 lb/cf | ||
| Thermal Resistance | R-3.66/in | ||
| Heat flow reduction through .1" | 72.7% | ||
| Heat flow reduction through 3.5" | 92.2% | ||
| Heat flow reduction through 5.5" | 95.0% | ||
| Heat flow reduction through 10" | 97.3% | ||
| Air permeance - 5" | 1.0 1/sM2 @ 75pa | ||
| Vapor permeance - 5" | 10 perms | ||
| Sound transmission class | 37 | ||
| Noise reduction coefficient | 70 | ||
This is a summary of the product specification please ask for and read the full product specification before using.
For more information, or the name of your local Icynene Contractor call toll free, 1-800-946-7325.