The following news and announcments may be helpful to Prairie Foam customers and partners.
Prairie Foam and Country Home’s “Real-Life Redo”
Those of you interested in remodeling should visit the new issue (September 2008) of Country Home. Kathy Barnes, Senior Home Design editor, presents the short version in the magazine with lots of pictures of the remodeling of her family’s two-story Colonial by First Call Construction. Prairie Foam Insulators was chosen to spray The Icynene Insulation System®, one of the products used in the home to provide good indoor air quality. This aspect was particularly important for the family since one of the children is asthmatic.
Twenty-four million Americans suffer from asthma. The thermal envelope created by Icynene® creates an air barrier to minimize the intrusion of outdoor pollutants, allergens, and dust that contribute to poor indoor air quality. Combining The Icynene Insulation System® with proper mechanical ventilation reduces the airborne triggers for asthma to create a healthier indoor environment.
For the longer, month by month account of the project, visit www.countryhome.com/diaryPosted On September 4, 2008 | |
Icynene Distributes ESR-1826Icynene, Inc has distributed its new International Code Council Evaluation Service Report, ESR-1826. An ESR is a document issued by the International Code Council (ICC) confirming that Icynene meets the intent of the building codes.
The new ESR proves Icynene complies with the most recent building codes including the 2006 International Residential Code, 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2006 International Building Code.
Due to superior performance in standardized fire testing, Icynene has been permitted to be left uncovered in attics & crawlspaces at 3.5 inches on vertical surfaces and up to 10 inches on the underside of the roof or floor over a crawl space. No other spray foam insulation is allowed to be left uncovered. Posted On July 16, 2008 |  |
3rd Quarter 2008 NewsletterInnovations in "Green" technology in Ankeny's JCORP Prairie Trail Home and Chicago's new Smart Home Exhibit.Posted On June 26, 2008 | |
Prairie Foam & JCorp's Home Show Expo 2008 HomePrairie Foam Insulators contributes one of the 21st Century "features" in JCorp's HomeShow Expo 2008 home in Prairie Trail, Ankeny, Iowa. Emphazing neighborhood friendly design, Prairie Trail is looking to be world-friendly as well, what the development terms the "New Urbanism." Using the Icynene Insulation System®, Prairie Foam Insulators has provided a product that significantly contributes to the energy conservation design goal of this new community. As a green product, Icynene® reduces energy consumption, reduces construction waste, improves indoor environmental quality, and eliminates condensation and subsequent mild, moisture and rot problems - creating a more durable structure. It is the "Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient" way to go when building your new home. Stop by and see the exposed foam in the room over the garage in the JCorp Home during the Home Show. See additional pictures.Posted On June 12, 2008 |  |
Think Outside the BoxInsulation must be installed properly and must be air tight in order to realize the advertised R-value.
Heating & cooling systems are no different. A high AFUE rating is simply the potential efficiency rating of the unit. Read more about heating & cooling system efficiencies. Posted On May 9, 2008 - Source/Credit: Bob Brice - Cenergy LLC |  |
Smart Home for the 21st Century Chicago ExhibitIf you are in Chicago between May 2008 and January 2009, check out Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry's new "Smart Home" exhibit. This exciting new exhibit demonstrates how innovations in "green" technology, including The Icynene Insulation System®, dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of this model home.
For more information, please click on the following links:
- www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/museums-culture/29044/green-house
- www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/smart-home/
Posted On May 2, 2008 |  |
PFI Newsletter - 2008 2nd QuarterIf you've been looking at focusing more on "green" elements in your building, take a look at how The Icynene Insulation System can help.Posted On April 1, 2008 | |
Green Homes = Mortgage SavingsCountrywide offers discounted rates on LEED homes in 13 states. Posted On March 19, 2008 - Source/Credit: Countrywide Home Loans | |
PFI Newsletter - 2008 1st QuarterFixes for cold floors, uncomfortable half stories, rim joists & more.Posted On January 21, 2008 | |
PFI Newsletter - 2007 4th QuarterShare the planning & decisions as one of our own builds a new home.Posted On September 1, 2007 | |
PFI Newsletter - 2007 3rd QuarterOutstanding Home Energy Rating for Local Home.Posted On June 1, 2007 | |
Heinen Building Co. Builds Green HomeThe Fausch residence, built by Heinen Building Co., tested out with a HERS Index score of 46. A home with an index score of 100 is considered to be "energy code compliant," while a home with a HERS index of 0 is said to be a "zero energy home." A HERS index of 46 is extremely energy efficient. The heating & cooling costs for this home, insulated by Prairie Foam Insulators, are projected to be less than $500 annually. Posted On March 12, 2007 | |
PFI Newsletter - 2007 2nd QuarterFour Days without Power.Posted On March 1, 2007 | |
PFI Newsletter - 2007 1st QuarterProper HVAC sizing improves efficiency, health, comfort.Posted On January 1, 2007 | |
PFI Newsletter - 2006 4th QuarterGeothermal heating and cooling and The Icynene Insulation System have been combined to deliver a staggering blend of energy efficiency & a maximum level of comfort.Posted On September 1, 2006 | |
PFI Newsletter - 2006 3rd QuarterRim Joists, Done Right!Posted On June 1, 2006 | |
PFI Newsletter - 2006 2ndQuarterSolve the comfort problem of "bonus rooms" above garages.Posted On March 1, 2006 | |
