Modular Commercial Buildings &
Multi-Family Homes |
 Energy
Strength - The advantages
The Energy-Strength Insulation System uses
a time-tested and proven technology that has become the standard
insulation system for Homeway Homes because today, using regular
insulation is just not enough.
Energy-Strength in an environmentally friendly, dense, 2 lb, closed
cell, foam insulation that completely fills cracks and gaps in stud and
ceiling spaces. We totally envelope your homes' ceiling and walls with
Energy-Strength. Energy-Strength has the highest 'R' value available at
R 7 per inch compared to fiberglass batt at R 3.5. The Energy-Strength
Insulation System eliminates the forces of air infiltration, air
intrusion, convection and moisture that contribute to heat loss.
Fiberglass and cellulose insulation cannot stop these forces. The
Energy-Strength insulation System is spray applied in our factory to
assure quality application in a controlled environment. This superior
insulation system saves you an estimated 40% on energy bills and because
it comes standard with all Homeway Homes, it does not cost any extra, so
it starts saving you money from the day you move in.
The Energy-Strength system also offers an
added structural component to your home, superior strength. In a test
conducted by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center,
it was concluded that a 2x4 wall sprayed with polyurethane foam
insulation had twice the racking strength than a wall filled with
fiberglass batt insulation. (Test results available upon request.) What
does this mean to you?
With this added rigidity, there will be less wall movement, creaking and
popping due to shaking and vibrations. Additionally, your walls and
ceilings have greater than required resistance to racking events such as
tornados and strong wind situations. Your home will also be quieter from
outside disturbances.
What is the Energy-Strength advantage? Your home has two times the
insulation value and two times the strength than regular wall and
ceiling construction at no extra cost. Energy-Strength makes sense all
the way around your home. Contact a sales representative for more
information.
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Homeway Homes president Brian Schieler stands on top of a coating
of Energy Strength insulation to demonstrate the structural
integrity of this innovative new product.. As you can see in the
image below, he is not sinking into the insulation. If it can hold
a full-grown man up, imagine the weather it can hold out.
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Applying Energy
Strength around an outlet
Energy Strength Spray Foam Insulation is only as good as the
application, and our factory application technicians are experts. The
pictures below show just how we apply the Foam around an electrical
outlet. We are able to apply the insulation more accurately ensuring no
air gaps because our insulation is applied from the back side of the
wall, after the drywall, electrical and plumbing have all been set in
place and anchored. The result is a better, more complete application,
making your home much tighter from an insulation standpoint, and
structurally superior in terms of strength.
We use an engineered,
wood header that is preinsulated with expanded polystyrene
insulation above our exterior windows and doors. These structural
headers have an R Value of 12 compared to the conventional 2x10
lumber and plywood with an R Value of 3. This is one of the
standard components of our homes that make them so comfortable and
energy efficient. |
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