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Reduce your energy dependency and lower your heating bil ls

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Mark NelsonFounder & PresidentEcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation

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Our Mission: EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation will e!ciently and cost e"ectively provide industry leading insulation solutions through professional, customer-focused service.

Our Pledge: Ecologic Spray Foam insulation has searched to bring you the best insulating product on the market, and is committed to provide unparalleled service. Ecologic Foam will lower your heating bills, improve your air quality, add value to your home and increase the comfort of your living environment. We will work with your schedule to ensure e!cient, timely service. We will assist you with applying for and attaining eligible grants, rebates and incentives which will o"set much of the expense over traditional insulation.

Our Service Delivery: We have combined the best product with the best equipment to provide you with an unmatched experience. #is is where we leave our competition behind. EcoLogic Spray foam insulation has custom built its spray truck to double the output of all our competition, while operating more quietly. With two hydraulic reactors, two spray guns, and enough hose to cover even the largest job sites, Ecologic Spray Foam can handle your needs. Combining our unique equipment with e!cient management practices and flexible em-ployee work schedules, we are able to meet your needs regardless of your tight trade deadlines. We invite you to contact us through our website at www.ecologicfoam.com or by phone at 1-888-880-8420 so that we can discuss your insulation needs.

Best Regards,

Mark NelsonFounder & PresidentEcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation


“Planning to reduce your energy dependency and lower your heating bills? First conserve what you have. Before spending on high e!ciency mechani-cal equipment, ensure you conserve the heat you do produce, the energy you do use. High quality HVAC equipment will not be e!cient for as long as the air you heat or cool seeps out through your walls. Seal your building envelope with EcoLogic Spray Foam insulation and conserve your energy. First conserve with EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation.”“"e first step in improv-ing your energy e!ciency is to control your internal environment. EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation does this better than every other material on the market. Having sealed your build-ing envelope, your climate control equipment; furnace, air conditioner and air purifier, can be reduced in size, saving you money in purchase and in on going expenses. First Conserve, with EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation.”

Welcome! EcoLogic Foam Insulation was created because of the owner’spersonal need for better insulation and lowered heating bills.With today’s high energy prices, the cost of heating poorly insulatedbuildings is prohibitive. In addition to its industry leading thermalresistance, Ecologic Foam Insulation leads to improved air quality,reduced drafts, a dust and mold free interior living environment, andbuildings that prevent moisture infiltration and reduce noisetransference into homes and o!ces.

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Building ScienceBuilding Science is the study of how the components of structures work together to form systems. A building performs many func-tions and has many systems to accomplish these. A wall is a system formed to separate two unlike environments. Its purposes include maintaining temperature di!erences, maintaining moisture levels at desired set points, preventing infiltration of the elements (rain, snow, and wind) and protecting the inhabitants and property in which it encloses. A builder is contracted to produce attractive, durable, energy e"cient homes. In spite of this, there is still a gap between desired e"ciency and achieved results, despite improvements in code required insulation levels and the use of high-e"ciency HVAC products. #e reason is simply because when it comes to insulation, R-value alone is not a good measure. For a wall to achieve its design objectives; that of a highly e"cient protective system, it must provide a high-performance air barrier system to make a structure truly energy e"cient.

Heat loss occurs by Conduction and Convection. Conduction is the transfer of heat through solid molecules,an example of which is the heat felt in the handle of your pot afterboiling water. Conductive heat transfer is relatively slow. Convec-tion is the transfer of heat by liquid or gas molecules moving from hot areas to cold areas (a temperature gradient). When two fluids of di!ering characteristics come into contact, convective currents are formed to equalize the di!erences, transferring heat energy from warm areas to cold areas. #is method of heat transfer is relatively fast and accounts for 80% of heat loss while only 20% of heat loss is due to conduction. Most insulation methods address convection in di!erent ways and with di!erent results. Fiber Insulations slow convection, EcoLogic Foam stops con-vection. Fiber based insulation products such as Fiberglass, Cellu-lose and Rockwool are designed to slow down air molecules, and as such they only slow convective currents. As the exterior temperature drops, and pressure gradients rise, convective currents accelerate and Fiber Insulations become less and less e!ective, resulting in increased heat loss. EcoLogic Foam is designed to stop convection by stopping air infiltration. Studies show that 1/4 inch of EcoLogic Foam is e!ective in stopping nearly 100% of heat loss through convection.

Air leakage Air leakage is responsible for increasing heating and coolingexpense in a building by up to 40 percent, according to the UnitedStates Department of Energy (DOE). In addition to forcinghomebuyers to pay bigger energy bills, air infiltration also causesproblems like drafts, localized hot and cold spots, moisture,condensation and durability issues like ice damming, rot, and spalling which can lead to structural failure and shorten the useful life of a home. #ese issues can also impact occupant health and safety through mold and mildew infestations.

What causes air leakage? In order to understand how to create an e"cient wall system, we must first understand the science behind the sources of air leakage. Air acts as a liquid in many regards and it is often helpful to think of it in terms of a liquid flowing through your walls.Like water, air leaks from one side of a barrier to another byany means possible when there is pressure to do so. #is means that it will flow through cracks and holes, around end plates, and through material that may slow but not stop its flow. #e pressure for air to move comes from a variety of sources including tempera-ture gradients, moisture gradients, and wind. Any pressure gradient can cause a significant reduction in the performance of insulating material. When a wall system is faced with several of them, the R-Value installed bears no resemblance to the R-value at which the wall system performs. Products that do not seal the building envelope do not function as good insulators.

How does moisture become a problem? When air travels through a building wall, it takes with it not only heat, but also water vapor, pollutants, dust, odors, and al-lergens. In order to prevent moisture from entering unchecked, a wall system must stop the movement of air across its components. In houses, even fairly small air leaks can move large amounts of water vapor compared to vapor di!usion. Some experts estimate that the ratio of moisture transported by air flow compared to vapor di!usion is 10 to 1, or even higher. ASHRAE 2001 Fundamentals recognizes that e!ectively controlling moisture in a home requires an e!ective air barrier, and states that “without e!ective control of airflow, vapor retarders are completely ine!ective.” #e continuity of a vapor di!usion retarder is critical for airbarriers as small gaps in air barrier systems can locally concentrateboth air leakage and moisture as condensation in specific areas, causing significant moisture damage, mold and mildew.

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How does an air barrier increase energy efficiency and improve moisture control? When wall system fails to prevent air leakage, the buildingsHVAC system has to work harder to maintain the desired temperature. An e!ective air barrier system controls air movement into and out of the building, allowing the HVAC system to perform without having to make up for the loss of conditioned air. #is results in increased operating e"ciency, reduces energy consumption and saves money. #e inclusion of an e!ective air barrier system will allow the HVAC system to be downsized at the design stage saving money up front and o!setting the cost of upgrading to e!ective air barrier systems. With regards to moisture control, an air barrier prevents watervapor in the exterior environment from entering the wall. #e DOEestimates that in a 100-ft2 wall, one cup of water can di!use through drywall without a vapor barrier in a year, but 50 cups can enter through a 1/2-inch, round hole. In fact, “sealing air leaks is 10 to 100 times as important as installing a vapor barrier.”

What makes an Air Barrier? Air barrier systems, as defined in the National Building Code of Canada, must be constructed of materials with an air permeance rating of less than 0.02 L/sm2 at 75 Pa and must be continuous throughout the building envelope. To be e!ective an air barrier system must be able to withstand both positive and negative air pressures without displacement, and must be durable enough to last the life of the building. All penetrations in the Air Barrier must be sealed or the assembly itself becomes leaky, which defeats the purpose of install-ing the system in the first place as outlined above. #ere are many Air Barrier products available and they are not all created equal. Some products are di"cult to properly install and require great skill to seal details at joints, seams and penetrations, which raise labor costs. #is is especially true of irregularly shaped and complicated designs.

The only proven insulation and Air Barrier combination: Closed Cell, Spray Applied Foam. One of the most frequently-specified Air Barrier products isclosed-cell spray-applied polyurethane foam. #is is because inaddition to providing an air permeance rating of less than 0.001 L/s/m2 (twice as good as that specified by the National Building Codeof Canada) at an application thickness of 1.5 inches, the materialalso o!ers an e!ective insulation R-value of nearly 7 per inch. It is the only fully-tested, proven combination insulation air barrier. It qualifies as such because spray-applied polyurethane foam forms a monolithic barrier without compromising gaps. It is a two-component product manufactured on site but engineered at the molecular level to meet required performance criteria for every code and climate. Spray-applied foam conforms to any shape, adhering to the wall system, it requires no fasteners, eliminating thermal bridging and condensing surfaces, while also increasing installation speed and reducing labor costs. EcoLogic Spray Foam also improves structural strength. Testing conducted by the National Association of Home Build-ers (NAHB) Research Center shows closed-cell SPF insulation between wood-and steel-stud wall panels increases rack and shear resistance two to three times over standard stick-built components and glass fiber insulation when sprayed onto gypsum wallboard and vinyl siding, and increased racking strength by 50 percent when sprayed onto oriented strand board (OSB)5 . It should be noted, however, that only closed-cell formulationslike that used by EcoLogic Spray Foam o!er these benefits.Most open-cell foams have not been tested for air permeance andtherefore do not qualify as Air Barrier systems. One open-cell foammanufacturer’s product requires an application of 5.5 inches to pass the minimum requirements to qualify as an air barrier.


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What is Ecologic’s Spray Foam Insulation? Factory trained technicians insulate with HeatLok Soya,A Canadian Construction Materials Center (CCMC) approved Soya based closed cell Urethane spray foam.

Ecologic uses the leading product on the market.Tested and approved by: • #e US Department of Energy • Oak Ridge National Laboratories • #e Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation Canadian Construction Materials Center

Testing by these agencies and others show this to be: • #e most cost e"ective, energy e!cient and environmentally friendly insulation product available today.

EcoLogic Foam is a green product: • I s created using Soybean Oil and Recycled plastic bottles.

Blowing Agent: • Has absolutely no Ozone Depleting Substances (Zero ODS).

Single Application: • Meets and exceeds the Canadian National Building Code requirements for a #ermal Insulation, Vapour Barrier, and an Air Barrier. Exceeds the Canadian quality Standards set outin CAN/ULC S 705.1 • “Standard for !ermal Insulation Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane Foam Medium Density Material Specification”. Although first developed in 2006, Ecologic Foam is rapidly gaining acceptance among homeowners and builders for its superior insulative properties.

Ecologic is the only way to properly seal and insulate:

• Odd shaped wall cavities• Steel frame construction• Vaulted ceilings• Partially blocked openings• Window and door frames and other traditional problem areas.

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How does EcoLogic Foam insulation compare to fiberglass or cellulose? Foam insulation outperforms both fiberglass and celluloseinsulation simply because air infiltrates both fiberglass andcellulose. Air Infiltration accounts for up to 40% of heat loss. #isresults in the actual R-value these inferior products perform at beingas much as 50% below their advertized R value. Because fiberglass and cellulose do not eliminate air infiltration, as air passes through these products, their R-value drops. Bottom line: just because it’s rat-ed at R-30, doesn’t mean it will perform at R-30. When products are tested for their R-value in a lab, it is not only a static environment,meaning there is not air passing across or against the material, but itis done under test conditions, which do not reflect the challenges faced by commercially installed products in a home (time & financial pressure of labor, and skill of installer). #is is not how the home will ultimately function. Where you have penetrations in your exterior wall for windows, doors, sill plates, vents and hose bibs, and imper-fectly installed wall cavities, you have air infiltration. Air infiltration is increased by pressure di"erentials; both moisture pressure and air pressure generated by wind. EcoLogic Foam is applied under pressure as a liquid and expandsmore than 30 times as it reacts into foam. In the process of doing so it expands to fill the space into which it is sprayed, bonding with every variance in the surface provided. It leaves no holes, gaps, spaces, air pockets, or unreached areas. It penetrates cracks, joints, holes, and hiddenvoids to form a monolithic continuous barrier. Neither Fiber-glass nor Cellulose compare. EcoLogic Foam has a true and stable R value that is unbeaten bycompetitive technologies. Both fiberglass and cellulose will shift, settleand permit increased air infiltration over time, further degrading theirperformance. EcoLogic Foam creates cleaner, healthier living environmentsby stopping mold, moisture and dust infiltration altogether. UnlikeFiberglass and Cellulose, it contains no Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC’s) or Chloro Flouro Carbons (CFC’s) that degrade indoor airquality and negatively impact health. EcoLogic Foam reduces noise transmission. Walls sprayed with EcoLogic Foam are dramatically quieter. Noise originating out-doors or from Mechanical heating and cooling equipment is e"ec-tively silenced through the application of EcoLogic Foam insulation. Neither fiberglass nor cellulose attains the STC rating of EcoLogic spray foam.

EcoLogic Foam is environmentally friendly. EcoLogic Foam is made from Soya bean oil and recycled plasticbottles. It is applied with a blowing agent containing zero ozone de-pleting substances. Applying EcoLogic Foam Insulation will reduceenergy costs by between 50% and 80%, reducing fossil fuel use anddecreasing the impact of greenhouse gasses on the environment. EcoLogic Foam has greater thermal resistance to heat energy (R-Value) than any competing product. Fiberglass manufacturers’ measures claims regarding R-Valueare inaccurate at best. Under laboratory conditions, fiberglass insulation is tested in perfect conditions and fails to represent how it will perform in the field. #e smallest compression of the batt, gap around the edges or imperfectly filled wall cavity results in dramatic performance drops verses claimed figures. #is can result in a 26% compromise in performance without considering the e"ects of tem-perature and pressure gradients. R values are not stable across di!erent temperatures. As thedi"erence in temperature across a wall increases (colder one side orwarmer the other) the performance of fiberglass insulation dropsdramatically, losing 50% of its thermal resistance as outsidetemperatures reach -28`C. #is performance drop is common to allfibrous insulation including Cellulose and Rockwool. While the above study measured the e"ects of temperature gradients, the same holds true for pressure gradients generated by wind and moisture. #is is a direct result of air infiltration created by these pressure gradients as air cold air is moved into the lower bound-ary and hot air is pulled out of the top of the wall cavity. #is can result in a reduction of up to 80% of the advertised R-Value. Did you realize that on a cold winter day your R-19 wall may only perform at an equivelant of R-7? Imagine the di!erence an actual R-21 spray applied foam wall would have on your energy bills, comfort level and required HVAC sizing.


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Why Choose Ecologic?

1. Ecologic Creates "ermal Resistance R-Value is a measure of thermal resistance. With an R-Value of 7 per inch, it provides the highest thermal resistance of any insulation product available on the market today.

2. Ecologic Creates A Cost Savings Air Barrier In order to prevent the transfer of heat energy, insulation must stop convective air movement. EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation forms a monolithic, continuous air tight barrier. Applied as a hot liquid, it instantly reacts and expands to create an impermeable, continuous, air tight seal which exceeds by 500 times, the national building code requirements for air barriers.

3. Ecologic Creates A Vapour Barrier #e Canadian National Building Code (NBC) recognizes EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation as a Vapour Barrier. #is is due to its closed cell structure. It accomplishes this without any gaps as it forms a perfect seal against the substrate onto which it is sprayed. 4. Ecologic Creates Structural Rigidity and Integrity EcoLogic Foam creates a closed cell structure when it reacts at application. #is adds to the structural rigidity of the wall onto which it is sprayed and increases its racking and sheering strength by 300%. #is results in a vastly stronger structure, which will last for years.

5. Ecologic Improves Indoor Air Quality EcoLogic Spray Foam creates an air-tight structure preventing dust, moisture and mold from entry. EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation does not contain formaldehyde, bleach, or any other VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) where other forms of insulation like Fiberglass and Cellulose do. EcoLogic foam is recommended by Pulmonologists and allergists for those who su"er from Asthma and Allergies to improve their living environments.

6. Ecologic Improves Noise Attenuation Whether it be outdoor noise, mechanical noise from your HVAC equipment, or a home theater you wish to isolate from the rest of your living environment, no other product possesses the ability to absorb airborne noise like EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation. In noise critical applications, such as home theaters, where a significant reduction in sound transference is required, EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation forms a foundational component of a noise isolating wall system.

7. Ecologic Is Environmentally Friendly EcoLogic Foam is made from Soybean oil and recycled plastic bottles. It is the ONLY Spray Foam Insulation product available in Canada that utilizes a Zero Ozone Depletion Substance (Zero ODS) blowing agent. #e use of our foam has no negative impact on the Ozone or your living environment. A building that is insulated with EcoLogic Foam will also use up to 80% less energy.

8. Ecologic Is Builder Friendly Because EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation is installed as a direct replacement to fiberglass batts, it is installed in the same sequence as traditional insulation, and requires no alteration to your building plans. For builders, there is no need to schedule any additional time for installation or make adjustments for its use, unlike ICF or SIP buildings.

9. Ecologic Is Cost E!ective EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation is a vastly superior product to Fiberglass, Cellulose and Rigid foam. Because of the equipment and training required, EcoLogics professional installation will add incrementally to the overall cost of your building. When you consider the savings you will reap in the following areas, EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation is not only a sound financial decision, it is the only one:

■ Reduce the size of your HVAC equipment by 40%. Because your home is so much more e!cient, you do not need or want heating and cooling equipment sized for a standard house. Because smaller units are significantly cheaper you have a direct up-front cost o"set to the investment in EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation.

■ Increase the value of your home by 3 or 4 times your investment in EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation. According to the Home Appraisers Journal “A homes value increases $20 for every $1 of annual energy savings.” In a world of rapidly rising energy costs, your savings will only grow in the years you own your home.

■ Additional financial incentives are available through a variety of rebate programs o"ered at the federal and provincial levels as well as through Manitoba Hydro. See our incentives page for more.

■ Direct savings month after month. While the added cost of EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation may increase your mortgage payment by $10 - $20 per month, you will enjoy several hundreds of dollars monthly in energy savings, plus lower your impact on the environment and reduce the strain on our depleting resources.

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Energy efficient Housing made more affordable with Mortgage Loan Insurance More than 17 percent of the energy consumed in Canada is usedto run our homes. Buying an energy-e!cient home or making ener-gysaving renovations can o"er big savings. A 10% CMHC mortgageloan insurance premium refund and extended amortization periodsof up to 40 years without surcharge may be available when you useCMHC insured financing to purchase an energy-e!cient home ormake energy-saving renovations.

For more information visit:http://www.cmhc.ca/en/co/moloin/moloin_008.cfm

Energy – Efficient Housing Program: Recognizing that energy costs in Canada continue to rise,Genworth Financial Canada is helping Canadians purchasing energye!cient homes, or renovating to energy-e!cient standards to combat high-energy costs.

For more information visit:www.genworth.ca/

Manitoba Hydro Power Smart Program ... o"ers incentives and rebates to install energy e!cient insulation

For more information visit:www.hydro.mb.ca

Savings & Value: Here at EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation, it is our goal to aid you in installing the best insulation available, reducing your energy costs and adding value to your home. If you would like a free esti-mate of the energy savings available to you by installing our product, simply submit the following form and we will reply to you within one business day with an estimate of the savings you could realize. #is is a no obligation o"er. Further, we will send you a free estimate of the value added to your home in resale based on the average value realized by home owners due to energy saving improvements. Finally, should you choose to install EcoLogic Foam in yourhome, we will work with you to apply for and get available grants andrebates. See Rebates & Incentives for more information.


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What is Spray Foam Insulation?Spray Foam Insulation (also referred to as Spray Polyurethane Foam)is a method of sealing and insulating that is spray applied like paint.It is a two-component system typically consisting of petroleum oils,plastics, and resins. #e two liquids are heated at high pressure andmix at the spray gun. When the two liquids hit the target substratethey react with each other and rapidly expand curing as a foam. SprayFoam Insulations fall under 2 categories Open Cell (also referred to as1/2 lb. or low density foam) and Closed Cell (also referred to as 2 lb. or medium density foam).

What is The Difference Between Open Cell and Closed Cell?Open Cell, 1/2 lb. or low density spray foam cures soft and theirregular bubbles which form during the expansion reaction are broken or open. #ese pockets fill with air, and as such the R-Value of Open Cell foam is close to that of dormant air, around 3.6 per inch. Being spray applied as a liquid Open Cell foam conforms to any shape, but it is not a Code Approved Vapour Barrier with a perme-ability rating of over 400 ng. Closed Cell, 2 lb. or medium density spray foam cures rigid and the millions of microscopic bubbles which form during the expansion reaction remain closed and intact. #is traps the reaction gases, and as such the R-Value of Closed Cell foam is close to that of the reaction gas, around 7 per inch. #e Closed Cell structure is very strong; increasing shear and racking strength by 300%. Closed Cell foam is a Code Approved Vapour Barrier with a permeability rating of under 45 ng. Closed Cell foam stops both air flow through the wall and air flow within the wall cavity.

What is Permeability?Permeability, rated in ng, is a measure of the transference ofgrains of water through a material at a standard vapor pressure andtemperature. #e Canadian National Building Code gives a CodeApproved Vapour Barrier rating to materials with a permeability rating of less than 60 ng. EcoLogic Foam meets the requirements of the National Building Code as a Vapour Barrier.

How Long Has Spray Foam Insulation Been Around? Spray Foam Insulation has been around for more than 30 years. Itsprimary use was in the food storage industry. Original Spray FoamInsulations contained urea formaldehyde, and used CFCs as blowingagents. Spray Foam Insulation today does not contain urea andEcoLogic Foam uses a Zero Ozone Depletion Substance (Zero ODS)blowing agent.

Who is The CCMC?#e Canadian Construction Materials Center.

What is EcoLogic Foam?EcoLogic Foam is a spray-in-place, medium density, two-part,soya based polyurethane foam insulation. It is a 2 lb. Closed Cell,rigid foam that in one step provides a sealed, thermal envelope

that simplifies construction practices. It is rated by the CanadianNational Building Code as an approved Vapour Barrier, Air Barrier,and #ermal Insulation. EcoLogic Foam exclusively uses HeatLokSoya which has been certified by the CCMC and formulated with theenvironment in mind. It is made from Soy Bean Oil and RecycledPlastic Bottles. It emits no VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)or CFCs (Chloro Fluoro Carbons). It contains no formaldehyde orbleach. It behaves just like petroleum based spray foams, without anyof the harmful environmental side e"ects. EcoLogic Foam is the mostcost e"ective, energy e!cient and environmentally friendly insulationmethod available today.

What is R-Value? R-Value is a measurement of thermal resistance. A higher R-Valuemeans a greater ability to resist heat flow. However R-Value onlymeasures resistance to conduction. Conduction (heat transfer throughsolid molecules) is only responsible for 20% of a buildings heat loss,while convection (heat transfer by air molecules moving from hot areas to cold areas) is responsible for 80%. Just $ inch of EcoLogicFoam will stop 99% of heat loss by convection.

What is The R-Value of EcoLogic Foam?

EcoLogic Foam has the highest R-Value (7 per inch) of anyinsulation product available today. Also, unlike Fiber Insulations suchas Fiberglass, Cellulose, and Rockwool, EcoLogic Foam has a “realworld” R-Value which is not a"ected by external forces. Studies by the US Department of Energy found that Fiber Insulations loose half of their R-Values when outside temperatures reach -28°C. Similar tests found the same e"ect from wind, with Fiber Insulations loosing half of their R-Values when exposed to a 15 km/h wind.



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What Makes EcoLogic Foam So Effective? EcoLogic Foam is much more e"ective than traditional insulation products, because it is applied as a liquid, and then expands as foam 20 to 30 times its original liquid size in seconds. As it expands, it conforms to and fills in every single nook, cranny, crevice, hole, crack, and gap to create a continuous thermal envelope. EcoLogic Foam creates a complete seal against air infiltration, the number one source of energy loss. #is innovative insulation adheres to any clean, dry surface and will not shrink, settle, or disintegrate.Since Fiber Insulations like Fiberglass and Cellulose are settlingmaterials, they cannot seal from stud to stud or around outlets andother penetrations. In addition, Fiberglass and Cellulose can losetheir insulation value if water or moisture invades the wall cavity.As a Code Approved Vapour Barrier, EcoLogic Foam actuallyeliminates moisture problems in a wall cavity. EcoLogic Foam is aninert substance and will not support mold growth.

How Does EcoLogic Foam Control Indoor Air Quality and Comfort? EcoLogic Foam creates an air-tight sealed thermal envelope.When spray applied, the liquid rapidly expands as foam 20 to 30times its original size conforming to and filling in every single nook,cranny, crevice, hole, crack, and gap. With EcoLogic Foam thereare no fibers or loose matter to contaminate the interior air. Bystopping exterior air infiltration, EcoLogic Foam also stops dust andexternal pollutants from entering the building. As a Code ApprovedVapour Barrier it also stops air movement or convection within thewall cavity, which eliminates moisture problems such as mold andmildew. EcoLogic Foam does not contain bleach or formaldehydenor does it emit any harmful VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) or CFCs (Chloro Fluoro Carbons). A building sprayed with EcoLogicFoam is also much quieter; it decreases the noise from both theexterior environment and interior mechanical systems. #e end resultis improved indoor air quality, and a healthier more comfortablebuilding. #is is why #e American Lung Association uses SprayFoam Insulation for their “Health Homes” being built in the U.S.

How Does EcoLogic FoamControl Moisture and Condensation? Most of the damaging moisture within a building envelope is theresult of convection currents both through and within the wall cavity.Warm moist inside air circulates and exchanges with cold dry outsideair in a cavity insulated with Fiberglass or Cellulose. As the moisturein the air condenses, it forms dew within the insulation. #is destroysthe insulation, decreases its e"ectiveness, and if it is there long enoughcauses mold and rot. Both EcoLogic Foam and other Open Cell sprayfoams create an air-tight seal and are highly e"ective at stopping airmovement through the wall, however only EcoLogic Foam, with itsClosed Cell structure, can stop the air movement within the wall. Noair movement means no convection, resulting in no condensation, and elimination of moisture problems.

What Is EcoLogic Foam Made Of?EcoLogic Foam is made from Soy Bean Oil, Recycled PlasticBottles, and Resins. It is a two component liquid system that is sprayapplied like paint, using a Zero Ozone Depletion Substance (ZeroODS) blowing agent. #e chemical constituents are similar to thoseused in many products already in your home, such as upholstery foamand the foam used for pillows and mattresses; although the propertiesof the foam are di"erent.

Are There any Glass Fibersin EcoLogic Foam? No. Glass fibers have been listed as a suspected carcinogen bythe EPA and most Fiberglass insulation manufacturers now print awarning label on the wrapper.

Where is Spray Foam used? Spray Foam Insulation is used in all aspects of construction: Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural, Institutional, and Residential. In new home construction, Spray Foam Insulation is fast becoming the industry standard for hard to insulate areas such as Rim Joists, Sill Areas, Cantilevers, Bays, Cathedral Ceilings, and Bonus Rooms. However, homes that are completely insulated and sealed with Eco-Logic Foam give their owners substantial advantages over traditional insulation methods. EcoLogic Foam can also be used to insulate HVAC plenums and ducts as well as plumbing drains and lines which helps conserve energy and reduce the interior noise of these mechani-cal systems. Other applications include the exterior of flat roofs, base-ment floors, underground footings and foundation walls, and pools.

Does EcoLogic Foam Have BuildingCode Approvals? EcoLogic Foam has the approval of all four major buildingcodes in the United States, and Canada. EcoLogic Foam is not onlyrecognized as a #ermal Insulation, it also meets the requirementsof a Vapour Barrier, and an Air Barrier. In fact, it is one of themost extensively tested insulation products ever. Concern in the1970’s over the excessive o"-gassing of an early foam productcalled urea formaldehyde, and the health e"ects of other insulating

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products, specifically Asbestos and Fiberglass, resulted in some extremely thorough and sensitive emissions testing for new building products. EcoLogic Foam has met the requirements of these emis-sions tests and all subsequent re-certifications.

Is EcoLogic Foama Fire Hazard or a Fire Barrier? It is potentially both. EcoLogic Foam only chars, does notsupport self-sustained combustion, and will extinguish once anexternal flame source is removed. EcoLogic Foam is also thermoset,not thermoplastic; meaning that it does not return to liquid formonce it is cured. #ese properties make EcoLogic Foam a great firebarrier. For example, if the common wall between a warehouse anda showroom is sealed with EcoLogic Foam a fire can burn in thewarehouse all night and the showroom would remain untouched.However, it is the super insulating properties of EcoLogic Foam thatmake it a fire hazard. #e heat from a fire inside a building com-pletely sealed with EcoLogic Foam will be reflected back to the fire and cause the fire to burn hotter and quicker. For this reason a code approved fire barrier must be installed over EcoLogic Foam in living spaces. 5/8” drywall is an approved fire barrier for this.

How Does EcoLogic FoamCompare to ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms)? ICFs or Insulated Concrete Forms share many of the sameadvantages as EcoLogic Foam. #ey both create a more energye!cient wall by creating a completely sealed thermal air barrier. #ey both create a stronger wall and a quieter building. ICFs are much more expensive and time consuming to build than conven-tional wood framed walls insulated and sealed with EcoLogic Foam. Since EcoLogic Foam is applied at the same time in the construc-tion process as Conventional Insulation, there is no interruption or alteration to the construction schedule. Everything from framing, plumbing, and electrical to interior and exterior finishing is exactly the same. ICFs require drastic changes to all aspects of the construc-tion process, which result in increased time and money. ICF block walls are typically 11” to 13” thick decreasing your living space where EcoLogic Foam’s high R-Value (7 per inch compared to 3.6 per inch for ICF) allows you to maximize your living space. Also ICFs are limited to walls with little customization, where EcoLogic Foam can be used to seal and insulate the roof (hot air rises) and the most highly customized wall structures. ICFs, however, are a great alternative for cement basements, and work extremely well with wood framed main floors and roofs that are sealed and insulated with EcoLogic Foam.

How Does EcoLogic FoamCompare to Geothermal Energy? While Geothermal Energy and EcoLogic Foam both worktowards the same result: lowering your energy bills, and reducing yourgreenhouse gas emissions, they accomplish this in 2 di"erent ways.Geothermal Energy is an alternative source of heating and coolingfor your home. EcoLogic Foam is the best way to seal and insulate

your home from the exterior environment, reducing your heatingand cooling requirements. As such EcoLogic Foam and GeothermalEnergy heating and cooling systems complement one another to cre-ate truly remarkable energy e!cient homes.

How Much Does it Cost? While the initial cost of insulating and sealing your building with EcoLogic Foam will add 4% - 6% to the cost of the project above the cost of using Fiberglass, it will actually add value to your building and put money in your pocket every month. Some of the initial cost is o"set by the ability to downsize the heating and cooling systems. Additionally there are several government and utility pro-grams created to help you o"set the cost of insulation upgrades. #e remaining extra cost will add to the cost of your mortgage slightly, a few dollars every month, but by using 50% to 80% less energy you could save hundreds of dollars every month on your utility bill, and add thousands of dollars in value to your home. According to the Home Appraisers Journal “A homes value increases $20 for every $1 of annual energy savings.” With the rising costs of energy, your savings will continue to grow for the entire life of your building.



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