Green Building

 

Many buildings constructed within the last decade have already experienced major failures due to water damage and air leakage across the building envelope that caused condensation and mold growth. Now, building scientists are emphasizing the benefits of using effective air barriers for homeowners. Air barriers significantly reduce random air leakage, conserving up to 40 percent of a building’s energy loss and improving indoor air quality. When combined with mechanical ventilation, air barriers also extend the life of a building by minimizing the flow of airborne moisture that can breed condensation, mold growth, and decay.

Icynene^® delivers high-performance solutions for efficient building envelopes, thermal comfort and a healthy living environment – all of which are integral components of green building and design. Icynene can also contribute points/credits to LEED for Homes + the NAHB National Green Building Standard.

Energy Efficient Insulation was selected as the insulation supplier for a platinum LEED home in Houston (only the second one in Houston). Also the Architectural and Engineering departments at Rice University selected Energy Efficient Insulation to do the insulation in their entry in the Department of Energy’s Decathlon House international competition, Zero Energy Row House (Ze-Row).

As a green building product, Icynene^® spray foam insulation qualifies homeowners for U.S. tax credits up to 30% of the cost to a maximum of $1,500.00.

Energy Efficient Insulation is a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Greater Houston Builder’s Association (GHBA) Green Building Committee.  We have a Registered Professional Engineer on staff to assist our customers.