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Closed Cell Spray Foam: Super Efficient,
Highly Flexible, Proven Performance

Icynene closed cell spray foam insulation offers a superior
performance alternative to rigid foam board products at a
demonstrated lower installed cost. Read on for details on how to
get started using this time- and money-saving product today!

If you are an architect who designs commercial buildings,
take note: You now have the opportunity to maximize
energy savings options with a single product: medium-
density, closed cell spray foam insulation.

Icynene ProSeal and Icynene ProSeal Eco provide a
high-performance wall assembly solution by combining
four functions in one material:
■■ continuous insulation
■■ a continuous air barrier
■■ a full water-resistive barrier
■■ a vapor barrier

Further, closed cell spray foam has been shown to
produce a lower installed cost for a superior thermal, air,
and water barrier assembly with less labor and less waste
than systems relying on rigid board insulation.

The Advantages Add Up

When considering building materials for exterior “When you consider there is
continuous insulation, the default for many is to rely on no compromise to going to
Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) foam board rather than a spray foam product, the
consider spray foam insulation. There are numerous question becomes: Why would
differences between the two types of products, which anyone use EPS? It’s a good
can affect every part of your build—from design flexibility question; they should go ask
to construction schedules. the growing number of people
now using spray foam.”
“The two products we offer commercial architects—
Icynene ProSeal and Icynene ProSeal Eco—are high- PAUL DUFFY
performance closed cell medium density spray foam
products,” says Paul Duffy, VP Engineering for Icynene Conversely, spray foam, with a few accessories, provides
“These spray foam products have an equal or higher R enhanced performance in one step. “This simplified process
value than board stock products. In addition, spray foam is a huge step forward for the building industry,” Duffy says.
has features that board stock does not. Board products
are punctured for every fastener and every transition
membrane that deflects water to the outside, so you
need to use adhesive sealants and tapes for installation,
which may require prep surface cleaners that have to be
used effectively in order for these products to be
continuous air and water barriers.”

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