11/17/2010

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Knauf Insulation North America Introduces EcoSeal™ System at Greenbuild Expo 2010

EcoSeal System represents the industry’s most cost-effective means of achieving energy efficient building envelopes

(CHICAGO)—Knauf Insulation North America launched its newest sustainable insulation solution, called the Knauf Insulation EcoSeal System, at Greenbuild Expo in Chicago Nov. 17-19.

The EcoSeal system is a combination of EcoSeal, Water-Based Elastomeric Sealant, and EcoBatt® Insulation or Jet Stream® Ultra Premium Blowing Insulation, all from Knauf Insulation. This combination results in less energy use and increased protection of indoor air quality.

Knauf Insulation’s new EcoSeal forms an air barrier in the seams of a home. EcoSeal dries to a flexible tough film and has great bond strength sealing penetrations and joints in the building envelope, including exterior walls, attics and floors. This makes the home more energy efficient, which ultimately lowers energy bills while protecting the environment. The complete  system provides the most cost-effective, highest performance cavity-fill insulation on the market today, with alternative methods offering less R-value than the sealed performance of the EcoSeal System.

EcoBatt is Knauf Insulation’s most sustainable insulation. It’s bio-based, combining renewable and abundant resources such as sand and a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled glass with a proprietary technology that removes petro-chemicals used in most other fiber glass insulations.

“The EcoSeal System is an unbeatable combination of performance, sustainability and simplicity at a fraction of the cost of traditional foamed-in-place products,” said Joe Hudock, residential market manager. “New building codes and more demand for sustainable buildings has made it even more important to ensure a building has a tight seal and superior insulation. An home EcoSealed not only meets client standards for comfort, efficiency and sustainability, but also supports green building initiatives and contributes to LEED certifications.”

“EcoSeal is easy to use and cleans up with water, unlike alternative methods, so all you have to do is spray and walk away,” Hudock added. “EcoBatt Insulation installs quickly and easily while being less dusty and friendlier to the touch. It delivers greater sustainability and thermal performance that’s assured for life. That’s important in today’s environment that places a high priority on building green.”

A few more facts about EcoSeal:

Performance

• Air leakage resistance exceeds EPA Energy Star requirements;
• Limited lifetime warranty gives customers peace of mind;
• Sound Transmission Class (STC) values beat foam;
• Class A Rated for fire and smoke;
• Seals areas traditional spray foam can’t;
• Readily adheres to seams and doesn’t crack or split;
• Wide range of application temperatures, from 20°F to 115°F; and
• The EcoSeal System’s  thermal insulation and air filtration protection contribute to less energy use overall.

Sustainability

• Air leakage resistance exceeds EPA Energy Star requirementsWater based; contains no solvents

• No hazardous materials
• Virtually no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s less than 0.3%)
• No CFC’s or HCFC’s used in manufacturing or installation

Savings

• Air leakage resistance exceeds EPA Energy Star requirementsInstalled cost of the EcoSeal System is less than traditional foam

• Energy efficiency means lower energy bills

About Knauf Insulation

Knauf Insulation is a leading global manufacturer of thermal and acoustical fiber glass insulations for residential, commercial, industrial, OEM and metal building applications. It’s Knauf Insulation’s number one priority to provide products and services that conserve energy and preserve natural resources for a sustainable future. The company’s insulation products have an inherent impact on energy consumption; once in use they save hundreds of times more energy than is required to make them. For more information about Knauf Insulation sales and products, visit www.knaufinsulation.us, write to Knauf Insulation, One Knauf Drive, Shelbyville, IN 46176 or call 800-825-4434 ext. 8212.

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