SPRAY FOAM INDUSTRY Taking Hold of Insulating Market

During the 2007 New Hampshire Democratic Debate, Barack Obama increases business for a National Spray Foam Distributor in Ohio by stating “People must insulate their homes”.  This statement directly reflects the new wave of thought that our country is undergoing by using Spray Foam as the primary insulating source. Most Americans do not realize they have the ability to insulate their structures themselves, such structures may include; new homes, room additions, steel buildings, airplane hangars, metal pole barns, silos, sheds, rim joists, duct work and farming structures.

Something the government is not emphasizing on enough is that the building industry is projecting that 80% of all new homes are expected to be using Spray Foam by the year 2010.

Foam Kit Solutions is a distributor who believes in our products and services.  We are your ONE STOP shop for Spray Foam Insulation, Sealants and Adhesives.  Our product range includes spray foam insulation in both refillable and disposable systems, sealants, a line of polyurethane-based spray adhesive products, pour-in-place insulation systems, and specialty products recognized for outstanding performance where fire, smoke and toxicity issues are critical concerns.

Why Foam Kit Solutions?

Closed cell polyurethane foam has the highest R-value per inch of all commercially available foam insulation products. The use of spray foam reduces energy loss and operating costs. More energy efficient walls and roofs may allow heating and cooling units to be downsized so that operating expenses and capital costs may be reduced. Based on the EPA definition of Volatile Organic Compound, our products do not contain any VOC's.

Advantages and benefits of Spray Foam:

    1. eliminates drafts and increases comfort  
    2. improves indoor air quality
    3. reduces heating and cooling costs  
    4. reduces construction cost by providing an air insulation and moisture barrier,
    5. all in one product   
    6. black mold and pest deterrent
    7. deaden sound    
    8. adds structural support 

Useful Tips & Information

Improve a home's performance using a unique "Stop Air Infiltration" package offered by our product line. This package offers a full line of polyurethane foam products that will handle most air sealing requirements, eliminating the need to purchase multiple types of insulation and sealant products. The investment in reducing air infiltration is nominal in new house construction and remodeling, while the payback in energy savings and comfort is SIGNIFICANT!

For Builders:
Reduces energy costs and HVAC equipment size, assists home in attaining an ENERGY STAR rating, and provides potential for Energy Efficient Mortgages.

For Insulators:
Fast application reduces labor costs, widest range of applications, complete "foam and seal" package.

For Homeowners:
Effective air barrier prevents condensation, greatly reducing the potential for mold growth, improves indoor comfort and air quality, significantly lowers heating and cooling costs, works towards the energy tax credit.  By investing in your home, you will help save valuable fuels for our future generations.  Also you will be making a huge impact on the US economy by reducing the amount of foreign oil we purchase daily.  We understand that it is easy for homebuyers to get caught up in the cabinets, faucets, flooring and woodwork of their homes or structures, but it’s everyone’s responsibility to become educated on Energy Efficiency and how each one of us can help the environment and become part of the “GREEN” movement to protect our planet.

Energy Efficiency

It is one of the country's most critical home energy problems!

The United States Government energy labs estimate that air infiltration wastes up to 40% of every home’s heating and cooling dollars.  Today, new homes are being built utilizing the Spray Polyurethane Foam system and enjoying the latest money-saving technology for new home construction. The closed-cell nature of the Polyurethane Foam stops air leakage problems at the source. Air leakage or infiltration, occurs when outside air enters a house uncontrollably through cracks and openings. Properly sealing such cracks and openings in your home can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs, improve building durability and create a healthier indoor environment.  No matter what the weather is outside, the inside of your home will be energy efficient, healthier, quiet and comfortable.  Your structure will be virtually free of drafts and outdoor pollutants.  The spray foam expands in all directions to fill in cavities of any shape or size, sealing every crack and crevice.  These areas have been neglected over the years with other insulating products (such as Fiberglass (FILTER- Glass that is).

The amount of money you are willing to invest in insulation will of course depend on your personal finances.  Remember, that the initial investment will pay for itself in reduced energy consumption, particularly where the amount already installed is substantially less than recommended.  As fuel and electrical power costs rise, it makes even more sense to invest in the BEST insulation, Spray Foam Insulation.  Some banks will allow larger loan amounts for energy efficient housing structures. 

Heating & Cooling, also known as “Space conditioning”, accounts for 50-70% of the energy used in the average American home.  Much of the housing in The United States is not insulated to the best level.  Adding insulation may save enough money in reduced utility bills to pay for itself within a few years, therefore leaving a homeowner to enjoy keeping that money for themselves as long as they own their home and increase the resale value of their home or structure.

Effective Uses for our products

    •   Insulate & Seal corners of joining materials     
    • Insulate wall cavities 
    • Insulate & Seal ceiling floor  
    • Insulate & Seal underside of bathtub 
    • Insulate & Seal rim and band joists     
    • Seal plumbing penetrations  
    • Seal concealed electrical penetrations 
    • Seal ductwork penetrations between floors   
    • Seal window frames     
    • Seal door frames
    • Seal skylights 
    • Seal attic hatchways
    • Seal gas line penetrations 
    • Seal exhaust fans
    • Seal electrical outlets    
    • Seal sill plates
    • Seal dryer vents  
    • Seal recessed lighting fixtures

    For more information or to speak with one of our knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives, please contact us at:

    Ph (330) 837-7700

    Fax (330) 837-8830

    For questions or inquiries contact:

    kellie@foamkitsolutions.com

    Or you can visit us On-line at:  www.foamkitsolutions.com  and  www.foaminsulation.net

     

 

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Stopping unwanted air infiltration into residential homes and commercial buildings is one of the most important and cost effective ways to reduce heating and cooling costs, improve indoor air quality, and provide a more durable, energy efficient construction. State-of-the-art building science is focused on increasing energy efficient construction through the design of, among other things, superior air barrier systems within the building envelope.

 
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Our manufacturer, Fomo Products, Inc., will launch Handi-Stick at the 2007 International Builders Show in Orlando and expects a favorable reaction to its new foam adhesive from end users in multiple markets.  As well as providing a strong, durable bond, Handi-Stick provides an absolute airtight seal that meets the American Air Barrier Association's (AABA) standards for air barrier construction materials. 

 
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The Highest R-Value in the Market~ Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance (R-value), which indicates the resistance to heat flow.  The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness.  Spray Polyurethane Foam has the highest R-Value (6-7 per in.) of all readily available, cost-effective insulation available in the market today.

         

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