Icynene® Super Insulated Roof System

Homeowners today are increasingly aware that the choices that they make impact their health, safety, comfort and pocket book as well as the welfare of their community and the natural environment.  Homeowners understand that a “Green” home is safe durable, healthy and efficient.

Icynene® is an example of one of the products Palace Builders uses that pays homeowners numerous dividends – both short term and long term.  As energy costs rise, you can bank on the fact that your lower heating and cooling cost will become an important resale feature. The Appraisal Journal conducted studies that demonstrating the increasing value a home has by becoming more energy efficient.  By including energy efficient upgrades as part of your home, the value can increase by approximately $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills. 

Icynene® is a proven roof insulation that enhances the comfort of your living environment.  That’s why it is the insulation of choice for high profile projects such as the American Lung Association’s demonstration Health House®, EarthCraft House™, model reModel and This Old House®’s Carlisle renovation project.

Additional Benefits Included in Icynene® Roof Insulation

• Improved Indoor Air Quality – With asthma rates on the rise, as a homeowner you can take comfort in knowing the Icynene® is a “Green” material that helps to improve the quality of the indoor air you and your family breathe.  Icynene® reduces random air leakage and limits the penetration of ourtdoor allergens and pollutants.  It is the only insulation certified by the Envirodesic™ Certification Program, which is recognized for improving air quality in homes across North America.
  
  
• Increased Sound Control –  Traffic and neighborhood activities  can be the sources of annoying sounds that can invade living spaces, hindering comfort and enjoyment of your home.  Icynene® effectively minimized airborne sounds.

• Maximum Energy Conservation –  Icynene® has earned the Energy Star® rating because homeowners can look forward to reduced monthly energy costs of up to 50% versus conventional insulation.  And the savings doesn’t stop there.  Eliminating random air leakage allows Icynene® insulated homes to maintain the same heating and cooling performance with smaller, less expensive heating and air conditioning equipment.  In addition, many homeowners qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage giving them another opportunity to save even more money over the long term.