Icynene vs. Other Insulation Methods
Icynene when compared to other forms of insulation quickly becomes the clear choice.
|
Desired Feature |
Icynene Foam |
Fiberglass Batts |
Wet-Sprayed Cellulose |
Urethane Foam |
Mineral Wool (rock or slag) |
Blown-in fiberglass |
|
R-Value per inch |
3.6 |
3.6 |
4.0 |
5.9 |
3.9 |
3.2 |
|
Meets air barrier requirements without extra materials and work |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NO |
|
Easily insulates irregular or hard-to-reach spaces |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
|
No HFAs, HCFCs, or HFCs used |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
|
Contains no formaldehyde |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
|
No harmful emissions after installation or drying |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
|
Can be injected in closed wall cavities |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
YES |
|
Not a source of food for mold |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
Won’t shrink over time |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
|
Won’t wick water |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
Not damaged by water |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
|
Controls airborne sound transfer |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
No framing distortion |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
|
No settling or sagging |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NO |
|
Count |
13 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
7 |
7 |
