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What Is Concrete Foam Insulation And Does It Work? http://www.savegreenly.com/what_is_concrete_foam_insulation.htm
Concrete foam insulation is blown in between studs in new homes. Concrete foam insulation otherwise known as Cementitious Foam Insulation is a relatively new product on the market. It was developed 15 years ago by a company called Air Krete i Recently concrete foam or cement foam insulation was featured on the new show "Greenovate", however there is not much information out there on the internet yet about the product or its benefits. Concrete foam insulation has been proven in numerous trials and tests to be one of the greenest building products on the market due to the following features: Concrete foam insulation is 100% Fireproof and that is one its major selling points over other forms of home insulation. It is also 100% Mold Proof including all types of toxic mold
There is no leaching of toxic gasses, it is 100% Non-Toxic, Free of CFC's & Formaldehyde
Concrete foam insulation offers a very high R-value, No loss of R-value over time
If offers excellent soundproofing qualities.
Once in place it is Non-Shrinking and Non-Settling
There are no future disposal problems and it is Non-Hazardous as waste
It is fully bug and Rodent Proof The primary components of concrete foam insulation are cement which is made of calcium, magnesium oxide and alumina, water and air. When the home is demolished in the distant future no harmful waste is produced. What remains of the concrete foam insulation is easily broken down and remains inert in a landfill. It can also be crushed and repurposed in the future. Concrete foam insulation is blown in to walls and cavities and once in place provides an outstanding R-value plus all of the benefits listed above. It has been installed in the National Audubon Societies headquarters and even Nobel prize winner Al Gore's estate. Because the cement destroys bugs protective coatings they do not nest or live in walls that have been sprayed with it. There are no ozone destroying gasses or off gassing of toxic gasses into the home as some insulations cause. Air Krete is one maker of concrete foam insulation. Other companies are coming out with similar products with slightly different formulations. It is touted by Air Krete as "the worlds greenest insulation". They just may be right. More information on their version is available at http://www.airkrete.com For a description of different insulations, including cementitious foam, their merits and disadvantages see this link from the city of Austin. City Of Austin, Insulation Information.
AirKrete white paper:
MODIFIED ASTM E814/UL 1479
FIRE RESISTANCE
FOR
FEDERAL CONSERVATION INC.
ON
AIRKRETE WALL PANEL
TESTED: February 21, 2008
VTEC #100-2862
http://www.airkrete.com/pdf/2RP.pdf
Concrete foam insulation is blown in between studs in new homes. Concrete foam insulation otherwise known as Cementitious Foam Insulation is a relatively new product on the market. It was developed 15 years ago by a company called Air Krete i Recently concrete foam or cement foam insulation was featured on the new show "Greenovate", however there is not much information out there on the internet yet about the product or its benefits. Concrete foam insulation has been proven in numerous trials and tests to be one of the greenest building products on the market due to the following features: Concrete foam insulation is 100% Fireproof and that is one its major selling points over other forms of home insulation. It is also 100% Mold Proof including all types of toxic moldThere is no leaching of toxic gasses, it is 100% Non-Toxic, Free of CFC's & Formaldehyde
Concrete foam insulation offers a very high R-value, No loss of R-value over time
If offers excellent soundproofing qualities.
Once in place it is Non-Shrinking and Non-Settling
There are no future disposal problems and it is Non-Hazardous as waste
It is fully bug and Rodent Proof The primary components of concrete foam insulation are cement which is made of calcium, magnesium oxide and alumina, water and air. When the home is demolished in the distant future no harmful waste is produced. What remains of the concrete foam insulation is easily broken down and remains inert in a landfill. It can also be crushed and repurposed in the future. Concrete foam insulation is blown in to walls and cavities and once in place provides an outstanding R-value plus all of the benefits listed above. It has been installed in the National Audubon Societies headquarters and even Nobel prize winner Al Gore's estate. Because the cement destroys bugs protective coatings they do not nest or live in walls that have been sprayed with it. There are no ozone destroying gasses or off gassing of toxic gasses into the home as some insulations cause. Air Krete is one maker of concrete foam insulation. Other companies are coming out with similar products with slightly different formulations. It is touted by Air Krete as "the worlds greenest insulation". They just may be right. More information on their version is available at http://www.airkrete.com For a description of different insulations, including cementitious foam, their merits and disadvantages see this link from the city of Austin. City Of Austin, Insulation Information.
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The Solution •
is a thermally efficient and environmentally responsible, non-toxic insulation, which is easily foamed into open or closed cavities in walls, roofs and ceilings.
• At the time of application, its consistency is like shaving cream and after a few days, it hardens into a stable foam to maintain long-lasting, high insulation value.
• Its basic raw material components are air, water, and cement, which when combined, create a cost-effective, safe and high performance product. Developed over 25 years ago, air krete's efficacy is both time and test proven.
• Many clients, including the Audubon Society realize the outstanding technical and environmental qualities of air krete® . The Audubon Society installed air krete® in their Headquarters in New York City, a building, according to its architect, Randolph Croxton, that was designed to " create a model headquarters...to reduce both environmental and economic costs of buildings."
The Solution •
is a thermally efficient and environmentally responsible, non-toxic insulation, which is easily foamed into open or closed cavities in walls, roofs and ceilings.• At the time of application, its consistency is like shaving cream and after a few days, it hardens into a stable foam to maintain long-lasting, high insulation value.
• Its basic raw material components are air, water, and cement, which when combined, create a cost-effective, safe and high performance product. Developed over 25 years ago, air krete's efficacy is both time and test proven.
• Many clients, including the Audubon Society realize the outstanding technical and environmental qualities of air krete® . The Audubon Society installed air krete® in their Headquarters in New York City, a building, according to its architect, Randolph Croxton, that was designed to " create a model headquarters...to reduce both environmental and economic costs of buildings."
AirKrete white paper:
MODIFIED ASTM E814/UL 1479
FIRE RESISTANCE
FOR
FEDERAL CONSERVATION INC.
ON
AIRKRETE WALL PANEL
TESTED: February 21, 2008
VTEC #100-2862
http://www.airkrete.com/pdf/2RP.pdf
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