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Icynene ProSeal is applied to the exterior in a continuous continuous water barrier. This is a straightforward way
insulation application prior to brickwork being added over top. to meet code requirements.”
In terms of indoor air quality, Icynene just announced There is also a misunderstanding surrounding the issue of
(August 2015) that it has shortened building re-entry and combustibility. According to Duffy, individual products
re-occupancy times through innovations in both can be technically “combustible” as long as they are used
product formulation and environmental testing protocol in a code-compliant “noncombustible” assembly.
for its low VOC products Icynene ProSeal and Icynene For example, in electrical wiring, plastic foam insulation
Classic Max. The revised allowances permit one hour which is combustible, is safely used within a
re-entry for trades and two hour re-occupancy for non-combustible electrical assembly.
homeowners. This is only applicable to applications of
Icynene ProSeal and Icynene Classic Max spray foam For more information on all the testing and analysis
insulation in the United States. Icynene has done on combustibility of common wall
assemblies—you can request testing on one of your wall
“Shorter re-entry times allow builders in residential and assemblies from the Icynene Engineering Division—
commercial projects to continue construction with Call 800-758-7325.
minimal impact on their schedules, while shorter re-
occupancy times offer homeowners the opportunity to GET STARTED!
return to their homes the same day, within hours, of
their spray foam installation,” says Icynene VP Marketing, Get started using Icynene ProSeal or ProSeal Eco in your
Betsy Cosper. next building. You can contact Icynene’s Building Science
team at 1-800-758-7325. In the meantime, take a quick
What’s the Pushback? look at some handy references Icynene has already created
to get you planning.
The advantages of spray foam are so comprehensive, it is
hard to imagine why commercial architects wouldn’t take First, you can build your own NFPA 285 compliant wall
advantage of it. assemblies featuring Iynene spray foam insulation
products for your next design project with an online wall
Duffy explains the common concerns. “In some cases assembly tool (click here).
folks are trying to apply exterior claddings directly over
the surface of a material, so they like conventional The online wall assembly tool allows you to build more
board type products because they are a consistent than 750 NFPA 285 compliant combinations. There are
thickness. Spray foam does have some variation in many more options available that meet NFPA 285.
thickness.” However, he adds, “Good architectural Icynene’s Engineering team can assist if your preferred
design requires space behind the cladding material to assembly is not listed within the tool itself.
drain moisture away from the interior of the wall. With
proper details, spray foam’s lack of complete uniformity Second, check out Icynene’s Architectural Resource
doesn’t matter because what you end up with is an air Binder online. This comprehensive resource is packed
barrier that is fully adhered to sheathing with a with the valuable design information that you need to
specify Icynene spray foam insulation.
Continuing
Education
For years, Icynene has worked closely with the AIA
as an approved provider within their Continuing
Education System (CES). Icynene has completed more
than 3,500 live presentations in front of more than
40,000 architects throughout North America. Schedule
your next Continuing Education session by emailing
architect@icynene.com today!
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