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Insulation is not enough. Platinum Building Solutions, Inc. offers a closed-cell, spray-applied polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation system that creates a seamless, insulating air barrier that has been used to improve the energy efficiency, comfort and durability of single family homes for over 20 years. The foam we spray is manufactured by one the world’s leading chemical companies, BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC.
The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 40% of the energy cost of heating and cooling a building is wasted by uncontrolled air leakage, which also contributes to premature building deterioration, condensation, masonry spalling, ice damming, poor indoor air quality and mold growth. An effective air barrier system substantially reduces both air leakage and the passage of moisture through the building envelope.
Our system seals the gaps and spaces upfront in the building process.
SPF eliminates the costly uncontrolled air leakage by contributing to a monolithic, air impermeable building envelope system.
The SPF system we spray offers a closed-cell content of greater than 90% and meets ASTM 1029/SPFA guidelines. By comparison, open-cell foams used for insulation have approximately 60% open-cell content and have far greater air and vapor transmission characteristics. Open cell foams need at least 5.5” thickness to qualify as an air barrier and to achieve what 1” thick of our spray foam will.
The SPF we spray uses the versatility of polyurethane chemistry to combine superior effective installed R-value (over 6.0 per inch) with seamless insulation and air barrier for increased energy efficiency, durability and comfort, health and safety. Combining air impermeability with high insulation R-value translates to a highly energy efficient home that costs less to own over time. A residential study by ADVANCED CERTIFIED THERMOGRAPHY shows that the SPF we spray can help reduce energy costs by as much as 20% or more each year compared with traditional insulation systems.
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Criteria |
OURS |
Open-Cell Foam |
Glass Fiber |
Blown Cellulose |
Wool |
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R-Value |
6.0 |
3.5 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.5 |
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Approved Air
Barrier System |
Yes – At only 1.0 inches |
Yes – At 5.5 inches |
No |
No |
No |
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Seamless Construction |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Rigid |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Fully Adhered |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Adds Structural Strength |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Long Service Life |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Absorbs Water |
< 4% v/v |
> 40% v/v |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Allows Moisture Vapor In |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The SPF system we spray is accepted by all major building codes, including the International Code Council encompassing both commercial and residential applications. Accredited third party testing using ASTM E283-(04) proves our insulation system is a Building Code-recognized air barrier material.
New homes built with the SPF system we spray may be elegible to obtain energy efficiency incentives under the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005. Under the Act, builders of site-built or manufactured homes are eligible for a rebate of $2000 for energy efficiency measures that achieve 50% savings over the 2004 IECC Standard. Envelope improvements to existing homes that meet the 2003 IECC ad supplements are eligible for a rebate equal to 10% of the cost of improvements, up to $500.
The U.S. Department of Energy offers financial assistance through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and other incentives are available through more than ENERGY STAR® incentive programs. In addition special mortgages for energy efficient homes are offered by more than 40 different agencies across the U.S.
By eliminating condensing surfaces and offering no food source, it helps resist mold, mildew and pest infestations, contributing to a safer, healthier indoor environment.
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