Multiple Products and Applications

Fiber glass batts with sheet vapor retarder; may also require additional air sealing for air barrier continuity

No Air Barrier

Fiber glass batts without continuous vapor retarder or air seal could allow condensation on sheathing. No resistance to entrance of pathogens, allergens and mold spores

Single Application offers Multiple Functions

Durable Insulation, Vapor Retarder and Air Barrier all in a single material

Dependable Air Sealing

No air leakage to carry moisture and condense on cold exterior walls. Assists in controlling indoor air quality, helping prevent mold and mildew

Un-Insulated/Under-Insulated

Missing, compressed or poorly-fitted fiber glass batts

No Air Sealing

No air sealing Air leaks through common joints for framing and sheathing

Improper Moisture Control

Missing or reversed vapor retarder can result in condensation, especially in moist interiors

Superior Insulation

R6+ per inch of closed cell spray foam delivers consistent thermal performance, unaffected by conditions

Dependable Air sealing

All crack and gaps are sealed with air impermeable closed cell spray foam

Inherent vapor retarder

2 inches of closed cell spray foam meets IECC vapor retarder requirements of 1 perm or less

Wrong location of vapor retarder

Batts with attached vapor retarder prevent inward drying of ground moisture, construction moisture, and capillary uptake

No air barrier

Batts without vapor retarder or air seal allow condensation on masonry from air leakage

Proper location of vapor retarder

Prevents inward and outward vapor drive

Dependable Air sealing

No air leakage to carry moisture to condense on cold masonry walls

Uncomfortable rooms

Cantilevered floors are too hot in summer and too cold in winter. This is caused by air movement between settled/undersized insulation and subfloor.

Plumbing and duct problems

In extreme cases, supply and drain lines freeze. HVAC ducts effectiveness reduced.

Permanent contact

Insulation remains in place and provides superior effective performance through all conditions. Air barrier and insulation always in contact

Completely encloses plumbing and ducts

Offers continuous thermal protection and air sealing to prevent issues from the cold.

Uninsulated / under-insulated

Missing, compressed, or poorly-fitted fiber glass batts

No air sealing

Air leaks through common joints for framing and sheathing

Improper moisture control

Missing or reversed vapor retarder can result in condensation, especially in moist interiors

Superior insulation

R6+ per inch of closed cell spray foam delivers consistent thermal performance, unaffected by conditions

Dependable Air sealing

All crack and gaps are sealed with air impermeable closed cell spray foam

Inherent vapor retarder

2”of closed cell spray foam meets IECC vapor retarder requirements of 1 perm or less

Uncomfortable rooms

Floor are too hot in summer and too cold in winter. Caused by air movement between settled/undersized insulation and sub floor BIG Source of builder call-backs

Plumbing and duct problems

In extreme cases, supply and drain lines freeze. HVAC ducts effectiveness reduced.

Poor indoor air quality

Exhaust fumes and off-gassing of sol-vents, fuels, pesticides, herbicides, and other household chemicals stored in garages enter living space above.

Permanent contact

Insulation remains in place and provides superior effective performance through all conditions. Air barrier and insulation always in contact.

Completely encloses plumbing and ducts

Inherent air barrier

Permanent, positive air seal between garage and living space NO VOCs

Under-insulated

Compression of common insulation or improperly-fitted batts in soffit area lowers R-value.

Wind-washing

Air movement through air-permeable insulation lowers R-value up to 50% or more

Ice-Damming

Reduced R-values causes melting of snow and re-freezing into ice, which blocks proper drainage, and potentially leading to extensive damage.

Insulates tight spaces

R6+ per inch of Closed Cell Spray Foam delivers thermal performance in the limited space in the soffit area

Dependable Air sealing

Seals against air infiltration. Attic becomes a conditioned space.

Inherent vapor barrier

Provides water-resistant retarder to block wind-driven rain