Commercial Building
The Roof Assembly
Icynene® is applied directly to the underside of the roof deck providing a thermal break that prevents heat transfer from the roof into the building, while providing the additional benefit of an airtight seal. Icynene® offers a superior, proven alternative to conventional air-permeable roof insulation systems. The difference can often be a significant reduction in cooling and heating bills, even over traditional built-up exterior insulation systems. Additionally, installing Icynene® on the underside of the roof assembly provides a large reduction in condensation potential when compared to interior air-permeable batt systems.
Air Leakage Control
Substantial reductions in energy consumption are achievable with the Icynene® insulation material, because it is a combined air barrier and insulation material. In hot weather, the primary source of heat gain can be hot air leaking through cracks and joints in the roof assembly. By reducing the amount of air that leaks through the roof, annual cooling bills can be dramatically reduced.
Roof Leak Management
One of the most important features of insulating a roof with Icynene® is the way in which roof leaks can be managed. It is not a moisture barrier; it allows for the drainage of water right straight through it by gravity, simplifying the leak detection process. Once the leak has been repaired, Icynene® will dry quickly with no deformation or degradation in its performance.
The Benefits
Icynene® is flexible and will move with the building as it expands and shrinks due to temperature variations and building shifts. It will not lose its bonded seal, as a qualified air barrier, it inhibits the formation of condensation on the underside of the roof deck, batts with a moisture barrier will trap water, promoting corrosion and mold; Icynene® will not trap moisture.
Icynene® has the additional property of noise reduction with an NRC rating of 70; it will make the building environment quieter.
Matching the HVAC system with the Icynene® spray foam insulation and air barrier material often results in a decrease of cooling tonnage required.
Icynene® will make your building healthier, quieter and more energy efficient.
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