• Are there building code approvals?
• What are the advantages of Icynene ® Insulation?
• What is Icynene ® Insulation made of?
• How long does it take to cure?
• Does the foam absorb water?
• Does the foam entrap moisture?
• Does the foam change physically over time?
• Does the foam produce off-gasses?
• Are there any worries environmentally?
• Is there a flammability and fire rating?

Q- ARE THERE BUILDING CODE APPROVALS?

A-The product was evaluated by the Canadian Construction Materials Center of, (NRC), Institute for Research in Construction. Health and Welfare Canada examined the NRC emissions test. The Ontario Ministry of Housing, Materials Evaluation Commission evaluated it and the Council of American building Officials National evaluation Service also evaluated it.
Icynene ® complies with the BOCA, SBCCI, and the ICBO Uniform Building Codes and the Canadian National Building Code. It has been evaluated by the Council of American Building Officials National Evaluation Service. It has been the subject of research projects by: Upper Marlboro, Maryland; Oakridge, Tennessee; and Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Health problem concerns associated with other building products in recent years, such as asbestos, urea formaldehyde, and glass fibers lead Canadian authorities to dictate the ground rules for acceptance of new building materials. The Icynene ® product became, to the best of our knowledge, the most extensively tested insulation material on the market today. The testing included the most sensitive emissions tests developed to date, tests that few other building materials have ever been through.

Q- WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ICYNENE ® INSULATION?

A- As well as simplifying the construction process for the builder, Icynene ® Insulation eliminates the major causes of building envelope problems, airborne moisture movement and entrapment. Blower door tests have shown that a still framed home insulated with Icynene ® Insulation, and no polyethylene vapor barrier, measures at 1.2 ACH at -50 Pa. depressurization. This is well under the 1.5 ACH50 rating for the most energy efficient home. Heating and cooling costs are typically reduced by 30-50%, and smaller, less expensive heating and cooling equipment can be used.

FOR THE HOMEOWNER THE ADVANTAGES ARE:
Compared to other technologies, The Icynene Insulation System ® is a less expensive method of building an energy efficient home. A more energy efficient home means that energy costs can usually be reduced by 30-50%. This creates more comfortable home, free from drafts and cold spots and a quieter home because Icynene ® creates a continuous sound barrier against outside noises. A healthier home - when used with a mechanical ventilation system, superior indoor air quality provides your family with a much healthier place in which to live.

Q- WHAT IS ICYNENE ® INSULATION MADE OF?

A- It is soft plastic foam made of similar material to many products that are already in home use today, such as upholstery padding, pillows, and mattresses. Icynene ® has the texture and look of angel food cake. It is made up of millions of tiny cells filled with air which provide permanent control of air and moisture movement.

Q- HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CURE?

A- The foam is created in seconds after spraying. You can watch it expand within seconds to 100 times its original volume, literally before your eyes. It completely cures within a few minutes.

Q- DOES THE FOAM ABSORB WATER?

A- No, it looks like a sponge but it is actually hydrophobic, i.e. it repels water. If placed in water it will float and on removal it will dry rapidly and lose none of its insulating properties.

Q- DOES THE FOAM ENTRAP MOISTURE?

A- Icynene ® Insulation is a breathing foam, and any moisture in the building's concrete of lumber can escape through the insulation as the building dries out, thus eliminating any risk of rot or mildew.

Q- DOES THE FOAM CHANGE PHYSICALLY OVER TIME?

A- No, it is inert. It's physical and insulating properties are constant.

Q- DOES THE FOAM PRODUCE OFF-GASSES?

A- No, the product is environmentally safe.

Q- ARE THERE ANY WORRIES ENVIRONMENTALLY?

A- All materials create some off-gasses; the question is, are they harmful? The most sensitive tests have not detected anything from the foam which is injurious to human health.

Q- IS THERE A FLAMMABILITY AND FIRE RATING?

A- Icynene ® Insulation is flame retarding and contributes no fuel in the event of a fire. Icynene ® Insulation will be consumed by flame, but it will not sustain flame upon removal of the flame source. It must be covered by gypsum board or other acceptable thermal barrier, as required by applicable building codes. Strictly speaking, fire-rated materials are non-combustible and can be used uncovered. As with all foam materials, Icynene ® Insulation must be covered by an approved thermal barrier such as drywall.