Insulation system offers new approach to indoor air quality. (Products & Services).The use of insulation to reduce indoor air pollutants pollutants see environmental pollution. is a relatively new solution for the 40 percent of Americans who suffer from allergies or asthma. With a complete air seal, insulation has the potential to act as a barrier to the entry of outdoor gases like cancer-causing radon, as well as allergens. In homes without a proper air seal and mechanical ventilation mechanical ventilation n. A mode of assisted or controlled ventilation using mechanical devices that cycle automatically to generate airway pressure. , indoor pollutant levels can be two to five times higher and occasionally more than 10 times higher than outdoor pollution. A complete and proper air seal also prevents condensation from forming in walls, ceilings and crawlspaces (air carries water), which creates a breeding ground for mold, mildew mildew, name for certain fungi and protists, for the diseases they cause in various crops, and for the discoloration (and sometimes the weakening and disintegration) they cause in such materials as leather, fabrics, and paper. and other airborne bacteria. The Icynene Insulation System[R], certified by the Envirodesic Certification Program, provides such a seal, serving as a tool for a healthier indoor environment. This environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] and effective insulation is, unlike other spray insulation, made from a water-based formula that contains no CFCs or HCFCs HCFCs: see chlorofluorocarbons. . It is a professionally installed, light-density, expanding foam. Once applied in liquid format, Icynene expands to 100 times its initial volume and adheres to surrounding building components, filling and completely sealing all joints, crevices, and gaps through which airborne moisture moves. Icynene is an Energy Star[TM] Partner (recognized by the Department of Energy and the U.S. EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. ) and can help homeowners qualify for energy-efficient mortgages as a result of 30 to 50 percent cost savings on utility bills. Circle #26 on Reader Service Card |
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