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If you’ve reached our website, chances are you already know the impact the new building codes and energy codes are having on new residential and commercial construction. You are definitely on the right track.

The key to spray foam insulation is to recognize the immediate impact it has on the homeowner’s utility bills. There are homes being built with spray foam insulation every day and those homeowners are reaping the rewards immediately. It’s probably the reason you are on our website (thank you), but the fact is that the upfront costs can range from double to triple the cost of fiberglass and that is where you may have to truly break down the numbers and explain what they really look like- and we’ll help you (read on).

We’ll even go on to take it a step further and show you how a spray foam home can help your new home buyer retire with over $100,000 more funds than had he purchased a home with fiberglass.

Let me give you an example- and please use this in your future meetings with homeowners:

4,000 sq ft Colonial
Fiberglass installation: $6000
La Polla FL500 installation: $16000

@7%, the additional mortgage amount would be approximately $65 per month.

Spray foam reduces energy consumption by 50 to 60% (we’ve had residents tell us more but we’d rather be conservative).

Using an average of $600 per month (based on northeast region at today’s energy prices), a savings of 50% would equal a savings of $300 per month.

With a $300 per month savings less the increase in mortgage payment you have a net savings of $235- from month one!

Take this one step further; the homeowner reinvests the $235 per month at a 10% mutual fund compounded rate for the same 30 years. They have a retirement savings of over $280,000 (and that’s using a 30% federal tax rate!).

Keep in mind a few other important features we don’t want to overlook:
1. Energy prices are most likely going to go up in the next 30 years. 
2. All of our foams come with a lifetime warranty
3. Fiberglass, if installed perfectly, performs at 11% below its stated r-value, 28% below if installed normally
4. Spray foam homes pass Energy Star approval (see HERS Raters)
5. Homes with foam are more comfortable AND quieter, since spray foam is not only an air barrier but it’s also an incredible sound absorber
6. Indoor air quality is much healthier since the indoor air movement is controlled and cleaned
7. You add structural strength to your home (in fact, FL2000 adds 2 to 3 times more racking strength to your walls!)
8. All of our foams are mold resistant

From an application stand point, you may have other concerns:
1. Who will actually spray the foam?
2. How do I know they are qualified?
3. Where are they located?

The network of contractors we are establishing consist of contactors who have been in this business for many years. Those who are new go through a rigorous initial training and ongoing training. We pride ourselves on the depth of our training. If you’d like more information on what our training entails please visit “Dealer Opportunities” and read for yourself. There are a lot of “training centers” in this fairly new field and most centers should not be marketing themselves as centers at all, they just hand out certificates. Be real careful on this point. New contractors with poor training = bad spray foam experience.

Product information on our foams

La Polla: Foam-lok 2000 (FL2000), Foam-lok 500 (open cell) o Technical Data for FL2000 o Technical Data for FL500 o Limited Lifetime Warranty o LEEDS points o Tax Credit document for Homeowner

Urethane Soy Systems: SoyTherm 50, 100 (1 lb 50/50 open closed hybrid) & 170 (1.7 lb 80/20 closed open hybrid) o Technical Data for SoyTherm 50 o Technical Data for SoyTherm 100 o Technical Data for SoyTherm 170

Spray Foam insulation is the premiere product in energy efficient technologies designed for your home.  Recent advances have emphasized a shift away from traditional insulation products, and towards spray foam insulation which blocks air infiltration, the leading cause of energy loss through a building. Urethane Soy Systems provides the most environmentally advanced product with its SoyTherm line of Spray Foam Insulation.

Using the vast versatility of the soy molecule, Urethane Soy Systems has developed a patented technology to replace petroleum based products in polyurethane foams with soy oil.  Using this technology, consumers can now truly create a green home.  The advantage of such a process is obvious in its ability to save a significant amount of energy not only in its finished form in the home, but even in the energy required to create it versus petroleum based products.

Urethane Soy Systems has been recognized by Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES) with a report that credits the user of Soy based products with eliminating 2.2 pounds of carbon dioxide for every pound of Soy product used.  This means that the use of SoyTherm substantially reduces carbon dioxide from the air instead of adding to it as other foam manufacturers do. 

SoyTherm will air seal and insulate in a single application, blocking out particulates such as dust, pollen, and allergens from your home.  It adheres and conforms to any shape so that even the smallest leak is eliminated from the building envelope.  This particular system has been rated to save up to 60% in utility bills, as well as reducing the HVAC tonnage by as much as 50%.  

FAQ’s

1. What is the cost in comparison to traditional insulations?
SoyTherm has the potential to show a return on investment from day 1.  The cost for upgrading to SoyTherm may be incorporated into a traditional mortgage making the monthly payments far less than the amount saved on utility bills.  This places the homeowner in positive cash flow from day one. This cost is further reduced by considering the reduction in HVAC tonnage which cost as much as $1500 per ton.

2. Comparison to traditional insulations
Compared to traditional insulations, SoyTherm provides many advantages in energy efficiency, and comfort.  One of the main benefits of SoyTherm is eliminating the particles that are emitted and develop from fibrous and dusty insulations.

3. Side effects and etc. (Safety)
SoyTherm is recognized for its commitment towards reducing the carbon footprint.

Contact your local sales representative for details on how to optimize your home envelope system.

Urethane Soy Systems proudly offers three types of spray foam insulation which characteristics must be considered on a building system approach.       

SOYTHERM 100
SoyTherm 100 has a 1 pound density and offers a break away from the traditional choices of open cell or closed cell foams.  Having an R-value of 4.4 per inch, this allows Soytherm 100 to be sprayed in a cavity with a thinner application allowing space for the transfer of wires, and the elimination of excess material.  This means an application with faster clean up times, and significantly reduced waste material.

Its additional density also offers a higher restriction on vapor permeance, while still allowing for the benefits of sound mitigation, restriction of air flow, and a medium price level between open and closed cell foams.
SoyTherm 100 expands approximately 50 times its liquid volume, and seals all cracks and perforations through the building envelope.   SoyTherm 100 incorporates soy components into is formulation, offering the most energy efficient and environmentally renewable tool in the market place.  It is completely water blown, and contains no VOC’s or toxic compounds. 

SoyTherm 170
Urethane Soy Systems manufactures SoyTherm 170 which has a density of 1.7 pounds and addresses the needs of the building system in conditions of high vapor pressure, liquid water intrusion and space limitations.  SoyTherm 170 has an R-value of 5.4 per inch, offering the ability to meet the requirements of the building in almost any situation.
The low vapor permeance of SoyTherm 170 is ideal for applications such as walk in freezers, indoor pools, basements and wine cellars.  SoyTherm 170 is water resistant and also adds additional racking strength for houses in extreme weather areas.
 
SoyTherm 170 expands to 30 times its liquid volume and seals all cracks and perforations through the building envelope.  SoyTherm 170 maintains its high soy content and contributes to the reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere while minimizing the use of petroleum.  SoyTherm 170 contains no VOC’s or toxic compounds, and is completely water blown.