Energy Efficiencies with
Foam Insulation
Traditional fiberglass insulation is stapled, or placed into
wall cavities. It does not seal the stud and wall cavities from end to
end, or top to bottom. Air infiltration passes through these gaps creating
drafts and losing 40- 50% of the heated or cooled air from the building.
Applied As a Foam It Literally Fills Every Cavity
Amercian Insulation Applicators Spray Foam expands rapidly and seals studs, sheeting, conduit, plumbing
pipes, ducts, electrical boxes – and completely eliminates voids and channels
to stop air movement within the wall.
Creates a Thermal Envelope
Amercian Insulation Applicators Spray Foam adheres to and actually forms to the walls and floors creating
a tight seal and insulating barrier that virtually eliminates air infiltration.
Affords 40-50% Energy Savings
After installation of AIA Spray Foam, property owners realize spectacular
energy savings.
Highest R-value Per Inch
A2O SPF achieves upwards of R-6.6, AO of R-3.5 compared with
fiberglass at R-3.1.
The Fiberglass Air Infiltration Problem Explained
Government studies indicate that a minimum of 40% of our energy is wasted
by inefficient homes and buildings that leak costly air-conditioned or
heated air. Known as “air infiltration” the problem is most often associated
with fiberglass (also called batt) insulation because fiberglass batts
must be cut and fitted to accommodate the various shapes and obstacles
in a wall or roof space. Such installations are almost never done optimally
and the result is air leaking around the batts and grossly compromising
the performance of fiberglass insulation.
But do not just take our word for it, look what the experts say:
“Air infiltration can account for 30% or more of a home’s heating
and cooling costs and contribute to problems with moisture, noise, dust,
and the entry of pollutants, insects and rodents. Reducing infiltration
can significantly cut annual heating and cooling costs, improve building
durability.”
- US Department of Energy
“40% of energy is lost through roofs and walls insulated with
fiberglass insulation…”
- US Department of Energy
”The most common insulation, fiberglass, does not stop air leakage.
Certain types of insulation, such as spray foam insulation, can be significantly
more effective at reducing air flow as well as heat flow.”
- US Department of Energy
Commonly installed fiberglass insulation batts lose 28% of their
labeled R-value.”
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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