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"Today, it is estimated that in residential and small commercial buildings, over 50% of the energy loss is associated with heat transfer and air leakage through building envelope components."1

"Heating and cooling (space conditioning) account for 50-70% of the energy used in the average American home." 2

"Even small voids in irregular framing or at the end of the batt of 1-2% of the insulation area can result in a 25-40% loss of R-value." 3

The performance of Spray Foam doesn’t change
When the weather changes, the performance of fiberglass insulation decreases when the wind blows through it.
"With an average 8 mph wind, your home could lose up to 30% installed R-value."4

Protect your home during a Hurricane with Alpha Spray Foam
"During a design racking event like a hurricane, there would be less permanent deformation of wall elements and possibly less damage to a structure that was braced with SPF (spray polyurethane foam) filled walls." 5

1. Oak Ridge National Labs www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/air_leaks.html
2. Department of Energy
3. Kansas State University, Engineering Extension, Residential Insulation
4. Dupont www.construction.tyvek.com/en/constrSystems/homeOwners/index.shtml
5. National Association of Home Builders, Testing and Adoption on Spray Polyurethane Insulation for wood frame Building Construction, May 25, 1992