ICYNENE LD R-50™ Insulation is a new formulation now offered in the United States. The polyol used in ICYNENE-R-50™ is Castor bean oil. Read the rest of this entry »
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Icynene leaking from wall
Icynene showing air leaks that used to be.
The Icynene leaking from this wall shows how many “Air Leaks” there were through the wall. Icynene is an air barrier. It blocks the wind from leaking through to the inside of the structure. Read the rest of this entry »
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Icynene Insulation is an Air Barrier
If you are considering Icynene for insulation of your home, please consider the following: Icynene will cut your heating bill in half. You do not have to do an air seal as the Icynene does that automatically as we install it. You can use one-half the heating system. You should use one-half the air conditioning system. Do not use the largest system as recommended by the engineers. You do not need to install ventilators in the roof, soffits or roof jacks. (That is required for fiber insulation as it leaks air.) You should consider a Heat Recovery Ventialtion system. (Preferably one with a HEPA Fliter system. Read the rest of this entry »
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Fungus Rot Under Your Siding
Fungus Rot Conk on Hardie Plank
The picture shows a fungus rot conk growing on the outside of Hardi-Plank or LP siding. Is this happening to your house? Most people misunderstand what is going on. This includes people in positions that should know better. This conk is evidence that wood is rotting inside the wall. It could be the sheathing or the studs. This is a reproductive body. It is the final stage of the fungus development. That means the fungus rot mycelium has been growing in the wall for some time. This is caused by moisture that comes from the inside of the structure. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Icynene Insulation System
Icynene Insulation
The Icynene Insulation System is fairly new to the Olympic Peninsula. We have been doing it for a little over six years (6 yrs.). Icynene is a two part foam material that expands 100:1 when it is applied. It expands to fill all of the nooks and cranies where air could get into the wall void. It will cut your heating bill in half. This is sufficient to pay for the extra cost of the installation within five years. Read the rest of this entry »
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