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INSULATION, AIR SEALING AND LEAK PREVENTION

Freedom Pet Pass Energy-Efficient Pet Door

Air leaks can be anywhere—even square foot, an order of magnitude better than standards for windows
where pets exit and enter. and human doors. The pet doors have been tested using industry-
Freedom Pet Pass almost literally accepted tests like ASTM E-283 for air leakage and NFRC 100 for
seals the deal with a pet door U-factor to verify performance.
that is 15 times more airtight The impact of an energy-efficient pet door replacing an inefficient one
than human doors that meet can be huge. Laboratory testing has shown that the best-selling pet door
Energy Star standards. leaks 16 cubic feet of air per minute per square foot at 50 Pa pressure. In
Sustainability-minded owners can contrast, Energy Star standards are 0.5 cfm/sq. ft. for a human door and
give their pets freedom to come 0.3 cfm/sq. ft. for a window.
and go as they please without wasting energy. In addition to being energy efficient, Freedom Pet Pass doors are
Freedom Pet Pass’s DoubleMag seal technology creates a magnet-to- designed to last for years. Pet doors are subject to extremely rough
magnet airtight seal around the entire perimeter of the door, but remains use, as big dogs can bang through the door dozens of times every
easy for cats and dogs to use. The doors also have an insulated flap to day. Freedom Pet Pass makes wall-mounted and door mounted pet
reduce conductive energy loss. Freedom Pet Pass pet doors have a doors in sizes that can accommodate the smallest cats and the
documented air leakage rate of 0.03 cubic feet of air per minute per biggest dogs.

Sto Corp. StoGuard

AirSeal membrane

Air leakage resistance and moisture control are important elements of
wall design. Preventing leakage and enhancing the drying potential of
wall assemblies can minimize the risk of water damage from
condensation.
Enter Sto Corp.’s StoGuard AirSeal, a high-build, vapor-permeable
fluid-applied membrane designed for application over CMU and
sheathing. It can also be used under various claddings, including
StoTherm ci, stucco, metal panels, cement board, vinyl, wood, brick
Honeywell Solstice Liquid and stone. StoGuard AirSeal is part of the StoGuard air barrier and
moisture barrier family of products.
Blowing Agent or roller—no need for specialized equipment. It can be applied to a
StoGuard AirSeal is applied quickly and easily with an airless sprayer

As demand for resilient, energy-efficient buildings continues to grow, continuous 40 mil DFT (Dry Film Thickness). The product does not
so does the need for greener, high-performance insulation. Honeywell’s contain harmful solvents; it is water-based with low VOCs. It is safe to
Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA) is a breakthrough in polyurethane apply and environmentally friendly. As part of the StoGuard System,
(PU) foam formulations that helps improve energy efficiency, is better AirSeal includes rough open protection that is optimized for various
for the environment, reduces costs and is safer. conditions and trades. It also will not tear or lose effectiveness when in
Solstice LBA is being adopted globally in high-performance PU use, and resists UV degradation for up to six months.
insulation such as closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF) for
residential wall and roof systems, insulated building panels and a wide
variety of PU insulation applications. Solstice LBA is non-ozone
depleting, non-flammable, VOC-exempt (U.S. EPA), and has an ultra-low
GWP of 1 (99.9 percent lower than HFC alternatives and equal to CO ).
2
It is a near drop-in replacement for other liquid foam blowing agents,
making it a cost-effective choice.
The product has received EPA approval under the Significant New
Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program.
Honeywell also offers Solstice Gas Blowing Agent (GBA), which
replaces HFC blowing agents such as HFC-134a, in low-pressure and
one-component spray foam applications and other applications.

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