Insulation is Not Enough Improve energy efficiency by up to 40%
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that up to 40 percent of the cost of heating and cooling a home is lost to uncontrolled air leakage.
When air leaves the house, it takes moisture and pollutants along for the ride, contributing to premature deterioration, ice damming, mold and mildew and poor indoor air quality. When unconditioned air enters the home, it increases thermal discomfort and makes the indoor environment hard to control.
Keep conditioned air inside where it belongs
Continuous air barrier systems improve energy efficiency by keeping conditioned air inside the house where it belongs. By controlling air movement with planned ventilation, you'll get a reduction in moisture, condensation, mold and mildew.
Homes built to the American Lung Association® Health House® guidelines are constructed airtight to improve energy efficiency and prevent unplanned moisture movement.
The ENERGY STAR® qualified homes program recommends air-tight construction of the building envelope. These homes are typically at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
COMFORT FOAM® insulation and air barrier systems are accepted by all major building codes, including the International Code Council encompassing both commercial and residential applications. Accredited third-party testing of closed-cell SPF systems using ASTM E283-(04) proves that the insulation systems are a Building Code-recognized air barrier material. -->
When air leaves the house, it takes moisture and pollutants along for the ride, contributing to premature deterioration, ice damming, mold and mildew and poor indoor air quality. When unconditioned air enters the home, it increases thermal discomfort and makes the indoor environment hard to control.
