A large percentage of heat escapes through the attic and the walls of a home. However, a new approach to insulation can make a big difference. The best practice for insulating is to use Icynene® Spray Foam Insulation to fill the spaces between the framing studs in the walls and attic. Icynene® is non-toxic and has a lifetime guarantee. It expands to about 100 times its original volume, so it fills in air gaps unlike standard fiberglass insulation. Over time, as the house expands and contracts, so will the foam insulation. This eliminates cracks and spaces for warm air to escape.
When spray applied to the attic floor and wall, Icynene® creates an air barrier against air leaks to minimize heat loss into the attic, particularly around hard to insulate areas like recessed lights.
In colder temperatures, Icynene® (as an ASTM qualified air barrier) addresses the problem of stack effect by minimizing heat loss through the ceiling. Icynene® minimizes the potential of warm moist interior air coming into contact with the cold roof surface; helping reduce the potential of ice damming in high snowfall areas.
Icynene® improves energy performance for savings as much as 50% and minimizes the potential of water/moisture damage and associated health concerns (mold) that can result from ice dams.
By using the better practice of Icynene® Spray Foam Insulation in attics, you can create a better airtight envelope. This gives an advantage over common batt insulation in both efficiency and cost.