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• Seamless Hybrid
  Insulation Systems
• Internal Cold Roof Systems
• Seamless Conditioned Crawlspace Systems
• Sound Reduction Systems
• Retrofits and Weatherization

Insulation is the most critical component of building performance. Unseen, it surrounds us every day affecting our comfort, savings, structural durability and health. Our seamless insulation system combines the performance of our water blown spray foam with the unmatched bio-content and low embodied energy of cellulose insulation. These natural, recycled, and renewable products allow us to deliver high performance without sacrificing environmental friendliness. Our spray-applied systems create a seamless and airtight seal in every cavity regardless of complex framing and penetrations, this translates to a building that is quieter, healthier, more durable, comfortable and energy-efficient. Best of all, the reduced energy bills will pay for these benefits over and over, while reducing your building's impact on the environment. And since there are no moving parts, the system will last a lifetime. Our hybrid insulation system is the best way to save money and reduce your building's environmental footprint.

Seamless Hybrid Insulation System

 

Why EnergySeal Is Better

It's simple: no other insulation compares to our seamless, spray applied, eco-friendly hybrid insulation system. Two decades of lab and field-testing has led us to the best combination of products to cost-effectively achieve the highest level of building performance and environmental sustainability. EnergySeal's highly trained crews and attention to detail allow for our insulation systems to succeed under conditions that others fail. All of our systems maintain consistent Real World R-Value that is unaffected by external forces like temperature and wind. Our hybrid system is proven to deliver reliable performance down to -40°F. Protect your building investment and avoid the severe liability of inexperienced insulation firms by choosing the experts at EnergySeal.

Problems with fiberglass BIBS:

In ideal conditions such as a laboratory, the BIBS system is impressive, but in the real world, these fibrous systems are often unable to perform as marketed. To achieve the claimed R-values and to resist settling, loosefill fiberglass must be dense-packed tightly. The BIBS system relies on densities over 1.8 lbs per cubic foot to perform as marketed. When loosefill fiberglass is installed at the density required to achieve high R-values and resist air movement, it is difficult to prevent the bellying of the plastic or netting that is holding the material in the roof or wall cavity. This makes hanging drywall difficult. Uniformly satisfying the minimum density requirement is very installer dependent and is not easily accomplished. Lower than recommended densities in the BIBS system will be less resistant to air-leakage, convection, and will deliver lower R-values. Inadequate cavity densities due to operator error have been documented by forensic building consultants on failed projects in Valley County.

Problems with dry dense-pack cellulose:

In a cathedral ceiling, cellulose fibers must be dense packed tightly exceeding 3 pounds per cubic foot to resist settling. This is an extremely operator reliant process that is difficult to achieve consistently. In practice, it is very difficult to achieve proper installed densities without bellying the netting, especially with 24 inch on center rafter spacing. The steeper the pitch the higher the risk of settling at the ridge line. There is virtually zero surface adhesion of the cellulose to framing or substrate. This is a risky design that offers no consistent assurance of success.

Problems with FoamCore Panels or Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs):

Closed cell polystyrene is sandwiched between OSB sheathing creating a structural diaphragm. Potential roof leaks due to roof damage or wear and tear are virtually undetectable except between the seams of the panels. Roof leaks can damage or soften the OSB waferboard over time. The closed cell polystyrene will block the exterior surface water leak from detection at the interior ceiling line. Long term undetected structural damage is possible. This is a major concern and potential liability in regards to snow country extreme climate roof loads.  
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