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5 Standout Energy-Efficient Products Spotted at IBS 2023

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Seal in Savings and Satisfy Customers with Air Sealing Solutions

With energy prices increasing across every sector with no immediate relief in sight, consumers are expected to pay more to keep their homes comfortable.

CertainTeed secures Environmental Product Declaration for Sustainable Insulation

CertainTeed becomes one of the first insulation manufacturers to provide third-party verification of its product's environmental performance from manufacturing to end-of-life impact.

Spray polyurethane foam offers energy savings, comfort

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s Energy Star program, air leaks account for 25 to 40 percent of the energy used to heat and cool a typical residence. Insulating and air sealing with SPF can dramatically reduce a home?s energy use, which in turn lowers its carbon footprint.

Homes remodeled, sealed, and now saving

Advancements in weather-resistant barriers keep things tight yet ventilated to save energy.

Building Science: Alternate insulation for multi-unit housing

Our first hurdles were the insulation listings and specs submitted by the architect to the planners. With the help of our cellulose manufacturer, we were able to locate listings that would satisfy every wall assembly except the floors.

ACH Foam-Control Plus+

This EPS architectural-grade insulation offers superior moisture resistance to XPS products, is available in greater thicknesses, and offers comparable compressive strength.

Open or closed cell: The age old question

While both open cell and closed cell spray foam insulation are proven and effective commercial solutions, each product has its own unique set of…

StoGuard

The three pieces of the StoGuard assembly work together to form a waterproof air barrier during wall construction.

Knauf Insulation and Sealing System

Knauf’s new system combines its EcoSeal water-based elastomeric sealant with either its EcoBatt or Jet Stream Ultra Premium Blowing Insulation.

Handi-Foam E-84 Class 1 Spray Foams

This chemically cured insulation system provides a continuous air barrier that completes the building envelope for excellent insulation.

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