Residential Products
Stopping air infiltration is an important part of an insulation project. The underlying force behind air leakage is the air pressure difference between the exterior and the interior, which causes air to flow through penetrations and open celled insulation such as fiberglass, reducing the R -Value. Sealing recessed lights, electrical outlets, plumbing, wiring, and all seams and cracks to the outside is essential in maintaining an energy efficient home, reducing heat loss and moisture intrusion. Standard Insulating crews perform air sealing techniques on every job.
First introduced into the marketplace in the 1930's, 1.7 - 2.8lb density urethane foam has an R-value of around 6.7 per inch, and would only require 3 1/4 inches (R-21) in the sidewalls of a home and 4 1/2 inches (R-32) in the ceilings. Its closed cells offer a built-in air barrier and will repel water, allowing it to be used to insulate and waterproof foundations in one application. With a class 1 fire rating, this product is commonly used in commercial roofing and insulation systems.
It is a superior insulation that weds building science technology with design performance. Icynene is a soft, spray in place, light density expanding foam insulation that acts as both an insulation and air barrier, providing superior control of air leakage, and sound control. Environmentally friendly, non-toxic, odorless, and formaldehyde free, Icynene expands at a ratio of 100:1 filling every crevice, virtually eliminating air leakage and convection. The cream colored foam is totally cured in about 20 seconds and can be covered immediatley. Excess material is easily trimmed. Because the open cells of Icynene contain dead air, the R-value is 3.6 per inch. However, because of the built in air-barrier, there is little loss of R-value under weather conditions, a common problem with fiberglass. Icynene is not a vapor barrier but in most applications it does not require a vapor barrier. This product also has a class 1 fire rating and creates no off-gassing. Less expensive than closed cell foam, the Icynene insulation system will allow your home to perform 30-50% better then with traditional methods, and is the only light density foam on the market to pass the air-impermeable test as defined by ASTM E 283.
Blown-in Fiberglas - Insulsafe SP
Used in residential and commercial construction as a thermal and accoustical insulation, it is designed for pneumatic installation in open attic areas and for retrofitting enclosed sidewalls and floor/ceiling construction assemblies.
The product is non-combustible, non corrosive and odor free. If installed correctly, Insul-safe SP won't settle and contains no chemicals.
Cellulose insulation is an earth friendly product as it is made from 100% recyled newspaper and other paper products. It is an excellent accoustical insulation because of it's unique porosity and interwoven fibers. Treated with fire retardants, cellulose has a class 1 rating, and is used in retrofit applications improving thermal resistance in both sidewalls and attics. Because it penetrates around obstructions and into odd shaped cavities, cellulose can cut down on air infiltration, filling gaps and voids thereby reducing the cost to heat and cool homes.
The most common product installed in new homes today, because of its price, fiberglass batts are simply filters that cannot stop air-infiltration. Add the fact that most homes lose 30% - 40% of its efficiency because of fast, shoddy workmanship, its no wonder that most of these homes will have drafts through electrical outlets; cold bonus room floors usually with frozen pipes, and cold walls making comfort and energy costs a major problem. In fact, a lot of our jobs involve solving these issues on 6 month to 1-year-old homes. Available in a wide range of R-Values, it has been tested that fiberglass can lose as much as 45% of its R-Value under "REAL" weather conditions. This means an R-19 Fiberglas batt in the sidewall of a house can drop to an R-10 during winter conditions. Fiberglass batts are also made with binders that off-gas and therefore can create an unhealthy situation for chemically sensitive people.
Residential Services
Energy Audits – Performed by a trained and BPI certified technician. He will locate issues contributing the ENERGY LOSS, SAFETY and COMFORT problems. Using state of the art diagnostic equipment, he will analyze your home’s potential for savings.
NYSERDA Program Processing – Our patient staff will assist you through the paper work needs required to process available rebates and incentives. They will explain why and what you are eligible for and process all necessary documents to help facilitate the process. It is our goal to help you receive the maximum monies available to you.
HERS Rater – New Construction – Standard Insulating Co. professionals can assist you from start to finish – ensuring your new home is certified Energy Star rated. If you are a builder or building your own home, we can process and rate your home. We will provide information that is necessary to achieve the certification and also make recommendations to increase your comfort , health and energy efficiency beyond the requirements.