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Make the Right Choice to Guard against Moisture Problems within the Building Envelope

In a mixed climate (cold winters / warm humid summers) where the potential for moisture condensation is of significant concern to many builders and building stakeholders, Icynene has developed a set of animations that help explain moisture transfer and its potential impact on different wall systems in a northern U.S. region (Climate Zones 6+, >7200 HDD 65° F). 

The animation demonstrates that the potential for moisture ingress and build-up is actually much higher in wall systems that employ air-permeable insulation (like fiberglass or cellulose) and flash & batt systems; whereas Icynene® open-cell foam insulation facilitates better moisture management and increases the overall performance / degree of durability of the building envelope.

These animations clearly demonstrate Icynene's moisture management benefits and help builders understand why it is the best insulation for building envelopes in colder climates.

The animation uncovers the various dynamics affecting moisture within a wall system, including:

1. Air leakage which carries airborne moisture into the wall system
2. Seasonal vapor drive which carries moisture into the wall system by diffusion

The animation has three sections that take issue with the following wall systems:

Air permeable insulation wall system
“Flash & Batt” wall system
Icynene® wall system

 Installation of Icynene®
3 Benefits of Green Building:
energy efficiency
healthy indoor air
extended building life
 
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