Insulation.
Air barrier. Vapor barrier. Drainage plain. One
product…one application. Fully-tested and field-proven.
Thanks to its 90% closed-cell content, the WALLTITE®
system combines industry-leading air permeance ratings
and a superior insulation R-value to make a significant
contribution to building energy efficiency.
The WALLTITE®
insulating air barrier system:
Eliminates uncontrolled air leakage
Improves occupant comfort, health and safety
Improves indoor environmental quality
Improves structural strength
Reduces condensation, moisture and mold problems
Conforms to any shape
Is approved by the Air Barrier Association of
America (ABAA) to meet the mandated air barrier
requirements of the Commercial Energy Codes of
Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Michigan
Is installed only by ABAA approved applicators
with third-party quality control inspection
Insulation
is Not Enough Improve
energy efficiency by up to 40%
Estimates place 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.
moisture, condensation, mold and mildew.
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).
WALLTITE® 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.
Is
Your House Full of Holes? Stop
air leakage and save energy
Stop costly uncontrolled air leakage by sealing gaps,
cracks and holes in the building envelope. Improve
energy efficiency and durability. Reduce tenant complaints
by providing a safer, healthier, more comfortable
indoor environment.
“Sealing those air leaks will help you
maintain your home at a comfortable temperature
all year long and help lower energy bills. The
biggest holes are most often found in the attic
and the basement.”
- Excerpt from ENERGY STAR®, Frequently Asked
Questions About Air Sealing.
Insulate 'hard-to-build'
areas
Two-component polyurethane insulating air sealants
and one-component polyurethane foam sealants are
installed from within the building structure to
seal and insulate 'hard-to-build' areas, such as
windows, doors, penetrations, parapets and soffits
to create insulating air barrier system continuity
from the foundation up through the walls and across
the roof.
New construction or retrofit, insulating air sealants
contribute to:
Improved energy efficiency
Reduced moisture transmission
Reduced chance of mold and mildew growth
Reduced ice damming
ZERODRAFT® Insulating Air Sealants are approved
by the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)
to meet and exceed Code requirements
Maximize
Efficiency and
Moisture Management Get
durability and a healthier environment
According
to the United States Department of Energy, 20% of
energy loss in residential structures can be attributed
to insulated foundations.
The use of closed-cell, spray-applied polyurethane
foam under slab and on the exterior of foundation
walls adds thermal protection and moisture management
to the structure without reducing the useable space
within the basement.
Eliminate cracking,
shrinkage and moisture problems
Below slab:
Addresses soil gas migration
Provides a stable substrate for concrete
Creates slope-to-drain aspect to the substrate
Reduces need for excessive thickness of concrete
to provide drainage
Fast and design friendly
Direct to the cured block, or poured concrete foundation
walls:
Provides a fully-adhered, monolithic layer of
insulation on the outside of the foundation
Engineered to withstand hydrostatic head pressures
of typical backfill and water tables
Creates an effective, insulated moisture management
system
WALLTITE® insulation for foundations has been
tested by the National Research Council of Canada
and found to be effective in reducing moisture and
thermal-related problems associated with uninsulated
foundations. These issues include cracking, shrinkage,
wetting and drying (mold) problems most associated
with uninsulated foundations.
Improve
Comfort and Durability Increase energy efficiency
It’s the basic physics lesson: hot air rises.
In hot climates, this phenomenon can make summer
living on upper floors almost unbearable. When HVAC
equipment is located in the attic, it can also mean
inflated energy bills.
In cold climates, warm, moist air from the living
space of the house travels upwards through gaps,
cracks and holes into the unconditioned attic space.
There, it meets cold air and even colder surfaces
where it condenses, causing premature building deterioration,
mold and rot.
Those giant icicles? They’re not pretty.
They can be dangerous. And they indicate a serious
problem with ceiling and attic air seal and insulation.
How? Warm attics also melt the bottom layer of snow
on the roof and the water runs down to the gutter
where it refreezes. Shingles get lifted. Icicles
break and eaves fall off posing a risk to occupants
and guests. Energy is wasted.
Stop uncontrolled
air leakage
Closed-cell, spray-applied polyurethane foam insulation
in the attic or on the ceiling stops uncontrolled
air leakage to give you control over indoor temperatures,
eliminate ice damming and keep energy costs under
control.
Self-adhering, closed-cell polyurethane foam conforms
to any shape, will not shrink or sag over time,
and creates a seamless, air- and water-impermeable
barrier that separates conditioned living space
from unconditioned attic.
In cathedral ceiling applications, polyurethane
foam does not promote deterioration of the existing
roof sheathing, because it does not allow condensation
at the foam/deck interface. Some traditional insulation
systems have high water absorption, and hold moisture
against the underside of the sheathing.
Closed-cell foam insulation can be applied without
roof ventilation, because it is fully adhered and
air impermeable. Moisture does not condense between
the insulation and the sheathing.
WALLTITE® 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.
R-Value
is Not the Only Measure Whole-wall system
increases energy efficiency and comfort
Insulation. Air leakage control. Structural strength.
Flood resistance. This isn’t your grandfather’s
insulation.
Combining a superior insulation R-value with near-zero
air permeability, closed-cell, spray-applied polyurethane
foam increases energy efficiency and occupant comfort
and improves indoor air quality.
Reports show that up to 40% of the cost of heating
and cooling a home is lost to uncontrolled air leakage.
Closed-cell polyurethane foam insulation has been
tested and is certified to be an air barrier at
an application of 1-inch thickness. It is fully-adhered
and does not allow air to flow around, behind or
through the insulation system.
Reports have also shown that 15% of traditional
insulation materials’ effectiveness is lost
due to convection loops through and behind board
and batt systems. Polyurethane technology eliminates
this by forming a fully adhered, seamless insulation
and air barrier system.
Increased structural
integrity, reduced mold
Spray-applied closed-cell polyurethane foam is the
only insulation material proven to add structural
integrity throughout the wall system, according
to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Research Center. Tests conducted there show spray
foam insulation between wood- and steel-stud wall
panels increased rack and shear strength two to
three times compared with standard stick-built components
with glass fiber insulation.
In addition to rack and shear, closed-cell polyurethane
foam is classified as an acceptable flood-resistant
material by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA).
Mold requires three things to grow: moisture, warm
temperatures and a food source. Polyurethane foam
insulation eliminates condensing surfaces, reduces
the potential to accumulate moisture, has no nutritional
value and is not considered a food source for mold.
WALLTITE® 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.
According
to the United States Department of Energy, 20% of
energy loss in residential structures can be attributed
to insulated foundations.
It’s the basic physics lesson: hot air rises.
In hot climates, this phenomenon can make summer
living on upper floors almost unbearable. When HVAC
equipment is located in the attic, it can also mean
inflated energy bills. 
Insulation. Air leakage control. Structural strength.
Flood resistance. This isn’t your grandfather’s
insulation. 