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Icynene Insulation vs. PolarFoam Soya Insulation

Icynene

PolarFoam Soya
       
R-Value Per Inch:
R 3.7 (CCMC Report)
R-Value Per Inch:
R 6 (CCMC Report)
Is Air Barrier?:
Yes
Is Air Barrier?:
Yes
Fire Rating:
Class A
Fire Rating:
Class A
Density:
1/2 lb
Density:
2 lb
Is Vapour Barrier?:
No, open cell
Is Vapour Barrier?:
Yes, closed cell
(not CCMC approved as vapour barrier)
For a 2 x 4 Stud Cavity
For a 2 x 4 Stud Cavity
Typical Installation:
R 12.95 at 3.5 inches
Typical Installation:
R 18 at 3 inches
For a 2 x 6 Stud Cavity
For a 2 x 6 Stud Cavity
Typical Installation:
R 20.35 at 5.5 inches
Typical Installation:
R 18 at 3 inches
For Crawl Spaces
For Crawl Spaces
Typical Installation:
R 25 at 7 inches
Typical Installation:
R 18 at 3 inches
Icynene spray foam insulation installed in Vancouver Island
Polarfoam Soya insulation installed in Vancouver Island and British Columbia
Icynene Insulation Installed
Polarfoam Soya Insulation Installed


There are many important considerations when choosing insulation for your project. It is not as simple as looking at R-Value alone! To learn more about it, call us for a free inspection and estimate.

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