Introducing Icynene's ultra cohesive foam innovation!
Icynene Classic Ultra and Icynene Classic Ultra Select foamed insulation products offer significantly better cohesion than existing Icynene open-cell spray foam insulation products.
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Icynene named "Leading Manufacturer Partner" of 2017
Icynene has been recognized by Builder Partnerships as one of its Leading Manufacturer Partners of 2017. The recognition was given during Builder Partnerships’ 13th Annual Networking Reception at...
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Ultra-cohesive open-cell spray foam innovations unveiled by Icynene
Icynene has introduced two new spray foam light density innovations for the US market - Icynene Classic Ultra and Icynene Classic Ultra Select. Both new innovations can be used in residential and...
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What Does Passive House Certification Involve?
Have you decided to make the leap to building a Passive House? Congratulations! You are taking a step toward helping the planet in many different ways. Do you need to worry about Passive House...
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The Role Spray Foam Insulation Can Play in Efficient Homes
If you’re building a new home, or renovating your current home, there’s a good chance you thinking about maximizing its energy efficiency. Energy efficient homes are not only a great choice to...
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What Does Passivhaus Mean and Why Is It Important?
There are countless buzzwords in the energy efficiency sphere, but the one that probably looks the least familiar is passivhaus. What does it mean, and why does it matter?
Passivhaus is is the...
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What Is A Board Foot, When It Comes To Spray Foam Insulation?
There are plenty of technical terms involved in home ownership that can leave you scratching your head, particularly when you haven’t heard them before. Even an experienced home owner may be faced...
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After the Storm: Insulating Your Home from Future Floods and Contamination
The following post was written in conjunction with Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center in an effort to raise awareness of about asbestos in older homes/construction and what new insulation...
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Can foam insulation be used on electrical wiring? Tips for electrical professionals and electricians.
In the last few years, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation has rapidly been gaining popularity as a premium insulation product for the construction market. Sprayed foam insulation is...
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Want to participate in energy efficiency programs but worried about air tightness tests? Read on.
You have probably heard the horror stories — a builder commits to building a super energy efficient house. Maybe it’s going to be Energy Star rated, or maybe it’s R-2000, or maybe it’s something...
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Spray foam insulation and post-flooding repairs of masonry veneer walls
In the aftermath of flooding resulting from a hurricane or extreme weather event, repair work will typically include full or partial removal of saturated and/or damaged interior finishes,...
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Coastal Flooding: Retrofit Strategies & Spray Foam Insulation
After a coastal flood and when retrofit work is about to begin, it will be necessary to determine the readiness of insulated assemblies for spray foam insulation. It is most desirable that...
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Hurricane and Super Storm Aftermath – Repair and Prepare
Within the past decade, extreme weather events such as hurricanes and super storms have become far more prevalent across the United States leaving trails of destruction and damage costing millions...
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4 Advantages of Spray Foam Insulation
There are numerous advantages of spray foam insulation that you’ve likely heard about: energy efficiency, help in reducing drafts, but there are several lesser-known benefits that are sometimes...
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