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WALLTITE ECO™ – The Purple Spray Foam Insulation

Walltite Eco Spray Foam InsulationIf you follow Holmes on Homes, you will have seen this product used many times. It offers many advantages over standard batt insulation.

WALLTITE ECO™, made by BASF, is a medium-density polyurethane insulation/air barrier system designed to improve the energy efficiency of any type of building. Its industry-leading performance results in substantial energy savings by maximizing the effectiveness of the building envelope, thus reducing energy costs.

WALLTITE ECO’s formulation includes recycled plastic, renewable content and a zero ozone-depleting blowing agent, qualifying it as the first closed-cell spray polyurethane insulation to obtain the EcoLogoM, North America’s most widely recognized multi-attribute environmental certification.

Check out the Video below by Mike Holmes for a good overview of  WALLTITE ECO

While WALLTITE ECO is not cheap, it is a superior product for insulation and install 5 times faster than regular insulation. It provides a complete seal where ever it is applied, helps with soundproofing and eliminates the need for a vapour barrier and associated installation and material costs. If you compare overall costs of WALLTITE ECO to regular insulation with a vapour barrier and related products, it is not really that much more expensive especially when you consider the savings on labour compared to regular insulation methods. It is ideal for any part of your home or business, especially on concrete foundation walls and block walls. You will also save in the long run with reduced energy costs and overall comfort.

View additional features listed below:

Reduced energy consumption Ensures lower energy consumption, thus lower energy costs.
Comfort High insulation value combined with air barrier system continuity enables Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems to perform to specification and keeps occupants more comfortable.
Airtightness Gap-free, airtight, monolithic envelope of low permeability that adheres tenaciously to virtually all surfaces, smooth or irregular.
Durability Added protection against premature building deterioration.
Structural strength Increased rack and shear resistance when sprayed onto gypsum board and vinyl siding and increased racking strength when sprayed on Oriented Strand Board (OSB).
Quality assurance Tests performed during every job ensure high quality installation, simplified design and supervision, efficient use of time and material and faster project completion.
Versatility Numerous applications in institutional, commercial, industrial and residential use.
Indoor air quality WALLTITE® significantly improves the durability and climate control of a building.
Eco-efficiency According to eco-efficiency analysis, WALLTITE® Insulation/Air Barrier System has been proven more eco-efficient than conventional insulation/air barrier systems.

WALLTITE ECO or any spray foam product should be installed by a certified BASF professional under their Foam MastersTM certification program. You do not want to go through the extra expense and effort to use this product only to find out is was not installed right.

The costs for a typical project runs about $5.00 a square foot of area covered (less windows and door areas) @ R20 value, minimum project size outside the lower mainland is about 1000 sq. ft. If you have a smaller project, the cost per sq. ft. will be higher. In the Williams Lake area there is  a travel charge of $400.00.

In British Columbia, there is currently only one certified Foam MastersTM installer, Greer Contracting Ltd. and they are based in Burnaby. Give me a call or email me (see my contact info) if you would like this work done… or if you want to contact them directly, here is their contact information:

Greer Contracting Ltd.
6955 Buller Avenue
Burnaby, British Columbia V5J 4S1

Contact: Dan Greer
Phone:  604-438-3550

If you live outside of the lower mainland don’t worry, Dan Greer’s crews will travel throughout B.C. (for a fee) If you live outside the of B.C. visit the BASF Foam Master website to locate a qualified contractor for your area (Canada Only).

   

April 21, 2010 | Filed Under General, Insulation 

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