Better Air Quality
Improving indoor air quality is a goal of many new home buyers, especially those suffering from allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems. ThermoSaver offers you the ability to completely seal the building envelope. By eliminating random air leakage, the penetration of dust, allergens and pollutants can be significantly reduced. It allows you to develop a controlled indoor environment so you can design your heating and cooling equipment to maximize air quality. Fresher air ensures a better night’s sleep and you won’t have to open your windows to achieve it. Humidity can be better controlled so you can eliminate the health concerns about mold and mildew. Design your home properly using ThermoSaver System, and you’ll feel the difference. You’ll enjoy a healthier, more comfortable home for years to come.
A Quieter Home
ThermoSaver’s unique air sealing qualities will also have a significant effect on reducing the air borne sound penetrating your home. It’s a real advantage if you live near a busy street or an airport ThermoSaver is also ideal for soundproofing interior walls in your entertainment room and washrooms or around plumbing stacks to reduce the sound of water rushing to drainage below.
A Healthy Solution
Thermosaver® is recommended for individuals who are chemically sensitive. It contains no formaldehyde and does not emit any detectable emissions after you move into your new home. It uses no VOC (Volatile Organic Chemicals) which are common in other foams and harmful to our environment.
Better Insulation
Offers a higher R-value
Fiberglass Batts | Cellulose | 2 pound Closed Cell | 1/2 pound Open Cell | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Perfect fit every time | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Controls air leakage | No | No | Totally | Reduces |
Permits air convection inside walls | Yes | Yes | Totally | Reduces |
Airborne moisture in walls dramatically reduced | No | No | Yes | Reduces |
Water damage reduces performance | Yes | Yes | No | Reduces |
Will wick and absorb water | Yes | Yes | No | Reduces |
Contains no formaldehyde | No | No | No | No |
Doesn’t sag or settle over time in any application | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Class 1 fire rated | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supports mold growth | Yes | Yes | No | Reduces |
Performance declines with time | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Meets Energy Star requirements | Maybe | Maybe | Yes | Yes |
Used in American Lung Association model homes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
R factor | 3.5 | 3.5 | 6.7 - 7.2 | 3.5 |