Comfort Foam
COMFORT FOAM® Insulation and Air Barrier
Maximize the comfort and energy efficiency of homes
Think the insulation business will never change? Think again. A recent survey shows increased structural strength, improved comfort and increased energy efficiency are top-of-mind with new home buyers – and they’re willing to pay more to get more.
COMFORT FOAM®
insulation and air barrier:
- Provides a seamless blanket of superior insulation performance
- Provides complete air leakage control
- Is fully self-adhered – will not shrink, sag or settle
- Improves structural strength
- Eliminates condensing surfaces and moisture transfer
- Eliminates convection looping
- Improves energy efficiency
- Is accepted by all major building codes, including the International Code Council
- As a closed-cell foam, is approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a suitable insulation material for flood regions
Compare COMFORT FOAM® with traditional systems
| COMFORT FOAM® | Glass Fiber | Wool | Blown Cellulose | Open-Cell Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-Value | 6.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Approved Air Barrier System | Yes Air leakage <0.001 L/s/m² @ 75 Pa at 1.5” thickness |
No | No | No | Yes Air leakage 0.005 L/s/m² @ 75 Pa at 5.5” thickness |
| Seamless Construction | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rigid | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Fully Adhered | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Adds Structural Strength | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Long Service Life | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Absorbs Water | <4% v/v | Yes | Yes | Yes | >40% v/v |
| Allows Moisture Vapor In | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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