Benefits of Icynene

Icynene® is foam insulation which is sprayed into walls, floors and ceilings by Icynene Licensed Dealers. Sprayed on as a liquid, it expands in seconds to create a superior insulation and air barrier. The Icynene Insulation System® will deliver the performance you can count on.

Do It Right The First Time
Spraying on Icynene Foam InsulationBuilding a new home requires many decisions.  Often the choices are difficult. One of the choices many people take for granted is insulation. They don’t realize that the insulation they choose will have a major impact on the health, energy efficiency and comfort of their new home.

       Unfortunately, insulation is not something you can change after your home is built. You only have one chance to make the right decision. The Icynene Insulation System. represents the latest advancement in insulation technology. There is no system available which offers so much to both the new home builder and buyer.

Better Air Quality
Icynene® offers the ability to completely seal the building envelope. By eliminating random air leakage, the penetration of dust, allergens and pollutants can be significantly reduced. It allows you to develop a controlled indoor environment so you can design your heating and cooling equipment to maximize air quality. Fresher air should ensure a better night’s sleep. You won’t have to open your windows to achieve to get fresh air. Humidity can be better controlled, eliminating health concerns about mold and mildew. Design your home properly using Icynene®, and you’ll feel the difference. You’ll enjoy a healthier more comfortable home for years to come.

House with Icynene Foam InsulationA Quieter Home
Icynene’s unique air sealing qualities will also have a significant effect on reducing the air borne sound penetrating your home. It’s a real advantage if you live near a busy street or an airport. Icynene® is also ideal for soundproofing interior walls in your entertainment room, washrooms or around plumbing stacks to reduce the sound of water rushing to drainage below.

A Healthy Solution
Icynene® is the only insulation product certified by the Envirodesic program for maximizing indoor air quality. It has long been recommended for individuals who are sensitive to chemicals. It contains no formaldehyde, and does not emit any detectable emissions after you move into your new home. Icynene’s foam technology for expansion is water based. It uses no HCFSs, which are common in other foams and harmful to our environment. Ask us for a sample. It has the look and feel of angel food cake.

Durable
Icynene® foam is inert. It does not shrink, sag, settle, slip, turn to dust or decline in R-value over time. It offers no food value to bacteria, fungus, termites, carpenter ants or rodents. It has been used successfully in residential and commercial buildings across North America for over ten years, and has been evaluated and approved for use in both United States and Canada.

What Customers Are Saying
Walls with Icynene Foam Insulation”We have a ceramic floor above the garage.  In the winter, the floor would often be 18 degrees colder than the room temperature. After removing the fiber glass and adding Icynene., the temperature difference is now less than 2 degrees. And we no longer have frozen pipes!”      Todd & Jeri Scebold, Ames, Iowa

“We had our pole barn insulated with Icynene. and we had a special visit from the local gas utility because the fuel consumption was so low!” Bob Walker, Bellefontaine, Ohio

 

 

Generic Insulation Comparison Chart
Desirable Feature Fiberglass Batts Wet Sprayed Cellulose Urethane Foam Icynene® Foam
Perfect fit every time      
Meets air barrier requirements    
Not damaged by water    
No framing distortion  
Won't wick or absorb water      
Contains no formaldehyde    
No HCFCs,HFAs, HFCs used  
No settling or sagging    
Won't support combustion
Doesn't shrink  
No drying time required  
Easy to remove  
No food value for termites
No harmful emissions    
No horizontal sagging    
Closed cavity injectable    
Performance stability      
Count 7 9 8 17
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