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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long has Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. been around?

Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. began operation in 2004 with the commitment to help create a healthier, more durable, energy efficient and environmentally responsible insulation. Our focus as a company is to develop a family of sustainable building products that perform well and benefit the environment.

2. What is the difference between open-cell and closed-cell foams?

Both open-cell and closed-cell foams stop the movement of air and slow down the transfer of heat. Open-cell foam products are generally not considered vapor retarders. In climate zones 6-8 a vapor retarder system may be required on the warm side of the insulation relative to the design of the wall or ceiling system. Open-cell foam should never be used for exterior applications. Open-cell foams are more cost effective per unit of R-value than closed-cell foams but do not provide the structural contribution to a building that closed-cell foams do.

Closed-cell foams, on the other hand, have low vapor permeance due to their cell structure. These foams, depending on thickness, may be considered a vapor retarder but not a vapor barrier. Closed-cell foams also have a high compressive strength which allows them to be used for exterior applications.

3. What makes Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. so effective?

Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. Insulation is so effective because it is applied as a liquid and expands in seconds. As it expands, it conforms and fills each cavity, crevasse and void to create a sealed thermal envelope. Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. creates a highly-efficient seal against air infiltration, the number one source of energy loss in a structure. This innovative insulation adheres to any clean, dry surface and will not sag, settle or disintegrate.

Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. insulation also is an inert substance and will not support mold growth, insects or rodents. It also does not breakdown over time, so it creates a sealed interior that blocks harmful outside irritants.

4. How does Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. save consumers money?

While the initial cost of installing Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. insulation may be higher than traditional insulation, the savings in monthly utility bills outweighs the extra cost and results in a positive cash flow. When paired with other responsible building components, it can reduce monthly energy bills by up to 50%.

As an example, using Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. may increase your monthly mortgage by $15, but decrease your monthly utility bills by $100, providing a net savings of $85 each month.

Because Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam insulation creates a continuous, sealed thermal envelope around your home or structure, in many cases, you also can save additional money by reducing the required size of the HVAC (heating and air conditioning) unit. (1 Ton HVAC = $1000)

5. How does Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. control indoor air quality and comfort?

Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. insulation provides a healthier, draft-free, indoor environment. Because our Foam Insulation expands to fill every cavity, crevasse and void, it provides a sealed thermal envelope that does not sag or settle over time. This improves indoor air quality by blocking harmful outside irritants such as mold, pollen and other allergens and offers an alternative to fibrous particulates which are attributed to many traditional insulation products.

This sealed envelope gives the HVAC system full control over the amount and filtration of fresh air coming into the structure in addition to reducing drafts and temperature differences throughout the building. A sealed envelope can also reduce the amount of airborne noise pollution entering the home.

6. How does Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. insulation control moisture movement and condensation?

A significant cause of moisture issues in structures is the result of warm, moist inside air being exchanged with cold, dry air inside a wall cavity. This moisture can condense within the cavity and result in mold, mildew and rot. Because of Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam creating an airtight seal, this moisture movement and subsequent condensation potential is greatly reduced.

7. How long does Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam insulation last?

Indefinitely. As an inert, thermoset plastic, Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. insulation will maintain its properties throughout the life of the building.

8. How long does it take for Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam insulation to cure?

Our Open-Cell will cure in approximately 15-17 seconds as it expands to 100 times its liquid volume. Our Closed-Cell Foam will cure in approximately 2-4 minutes and expands to 30-40 times its liquid volume.

9. What is the R-Value of Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc foam insulation  per inch?

The R-value of Our Open-Cell Foams are 3.5/3.7 per inch. Our Closed-Cell Foams Have an R-value of 6.3/7.0 per inch.

10. Does Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam insulation adhere to metal or wood studs?

Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam adheres well to almost any material, especially wood and steel studs, which are commonly found in residential and commercial construction.

11. Can Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam be sprayed over electrical wiring?

Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam does not pose any issues with electrical wiring as long as the electrical wiring is installed per National Electric Code. Any overheating issues with Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam in regards to wiring would be directly related to improper installation of the circuit or the size of the wiring. Polyurethane foam is chemically compatible with electrical wiring plastic.

12. What happens if the owners want to add an electrical outlet once Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam is installed?

Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam will allow a certified electrical contractor to pull a new wire through. For wires that may be moved frequently, such as home theater wiring, ENT conduit should be place in the wall before the insulation is installed.

13. Does Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam support bacteria of fungal growth?

No, Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam products are inert substances that do not provide a food source for mold.

14. Does Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam contain formaldehyde?

No.

15.  Will rodents and insects eat the insulation?

No. Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam is an inert substance and provides no food value for rodents and insects.

16. How is Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam Insulation installed?

Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. foam is installed by independent certified contractors. Application takes place after the electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems are installed, but before sheetrock is started.

17. Can homeowners install Foam Insulation themselves?

No, only trained professionals can install Foam Insulation because of the sophisticated equipment needed to install it properly. Airtight Foam Energy Systems Inc. trains its independent certified installers to ensure that products are properly installed.

19. What is LEED?

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the U.S. Green Building Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution.

20. Where is Airtight Foam Energy Solutions Inc. located?

Our home office is located in Rome, Georgia.

21. What Kind of Foam Insulation Work do we Offer?

We can do it all, any size! New construction, Retro Construction, Industrial Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Crawlspaces, Rooflines, Floor Joists, Indusrtial Coolers, Storage Buildings, Refrigerated Wine Rooms, and Sound proofing.