Green organizations have been popular for quite a few years. The movement has not lost momentum. Community programs promoting green building and green practices are springing up in every city across America. Businesses that join these organizations to support the community and the future of the community learn new ways to contribute to green initiatives.
It is common to include trash recycling, energy use management, and paper waste reduction in an environmentally-friendly plan. Businesses are encouraged to look for innovative, significant ways to reduce their carbon footprint while saving energy. One way for companies to reach a higher level of achievement in green programs is to make substantial improvements to their building structures. Improvements to lighting, office equipment, HVAC, and upgrades are a great start. However, a building will still lose measurable amounts of energy and associated cost savings without an upgrade to the building insulation.
The quick solution to improving insulation in a building is Icynene insulation, the premier spray foam insulation. It outperforms traditional cellulose and fiberglass insulation which loses insulation effectiveness when exposed to moisture and it expands to fill gaps eliminating air transfer that traditional insulation cannot. Unlike conventional polyurethane spray foams which are made from petroleum and produce off-gases, Icynene has turned to a different source to make their sustainable open-cell polyurethane: the castor bean. Castor-oil plants are friendly to the environment: they require no irrigation, pesticides, or fungicides, and produce no off-gases. Icynene has received the ‘Green Stamp of Approval’ by The National Green Building Standard. ICYNENE LD-R-50® spray foam insulation is a revolutionary, renewable-based formula made using castor oil which has many environmental and health-related advantages. Icynene is HFC and PBDE-free.
Open-cell polyurethane foam and cellulose insulation both can be applied without the use of chemical blowing agents. The chemical toxins left after using chemical blowing agents can adversely impact the environment around your home or building, possibly affecting the health of the occupants of a building.
Spray foam insulation, applied professionally, is one of the most efficient types of insulation products. Estimates from the U.S. Dept. of Energy and other trade associations calculate that this form of product saves between 20 and 35% in energy costs. Reduced power consumption is perhaps one of the biggest reasons to insulate.
Superior Insealators can help you choose the insulation that is perfect for your building and your budget while still keeping environmental safety in the forefront of your green projects. You can trust our skilled, professionally trained crew to deliver fast, efficient service to fulfill your project objectives. Contact us today to learn more about spray foam and other “green” insulation options.
