Gaco Western’s WallFoam 184 BIO Offers Green Upside in Down Market
SEATTLE – The green building market is expected to grow to $70 billion by 2013 and energy-efficient products like high-performance, naturally renewable-based insulation products will have a significant impact on continuing this momentum. To meet this increasing demand, Gaco Western, manufacturer of the most technologically advanced elastomeric coatings and polyurethane spray foam for the construction and waterproofing industries offers builders and contractors – WallFoam 184 BIO – a super-efficient, naturally renewable spray foam insulation and air barrier.
“Increased energy efficiency is a driving force in today’s green housing market,” said Tom Sojak, vice president of sales for Gaco Western’s WallFoam Division. Our WallFoam 184 BIO foam is a key ingredient to the energy-savings equation – it’s a sustainable insulation that can cut monthly energy bills by up to 30 percent – something that builders can hang their hats on when marketing to consumers and differentiating their business.”
Gaco WallFoam 184 BIO is an HFC-blown (zero-ozone depleting) liquid spray foam insulation containing polyols derived from naturally renewable oils, post-consumer recycled plastics and pre-consumer recycled materials with no CFC’s, HCFC’s or other gases harmful to the environment. Gaco WallFoam 184 BIO is a Class I fire-rated foam.
Product benefits: builders, architects and homeowners
- Energy-efficient – Seamless air barrier reduces monthly energy bills by as much as 30 percent.
- Strong – Improves overall structural strength of wall and roof systems.
- Healthy – Reduces condensation, moisture and mold; improves indoor air quality.
- Green – Made from renewable resources and recycled materials; contains no ozone-depleting chemicals.
- Quiet – Air-sealed barrier creates a quieter and more comfortable home with improved acoustical properties.
- LEED points – Environmental benefits can earn up to 20 LEED credits for sustainable, green construction.
Energy-savings and reduced carbon footprint
Gaco WallFoam 184 BIO offers high-performance air seal technology, resulting in up to 30 percent energy-savings in reduced heating and cooling costs. In most cases, initial product costs are recouped within five years. Additionally, spray foam insulation has the highest R-value of any insulation material – Gaco WallFoam 184 BIO has an average per-inch R-value of 6.2. In comparison, fiberglass insulation ranges between 2.9 and 4.3 per inch.
According to the EPA, greenhouse gas emissions for a household of two people over a year averages 41,500 pounds – Gaco WallFoam 184 BIO can reduce a household’s carbon footprint up to 13 percent per year (5,600 pounds).
Gaco Western recently opened a new, state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The new facility replaces the old, 18,000 square foot location built in 1985. In addition to regional offices and manufacturing, the new building includes a high-tech research facility and comprehensive technical training program for Gaco customers. Products manufactured in Waukesha include polyurethane spray foam insulation and Gaco's complete line of silicone, acrylic, epoxy and urethane coatings.
About Gaco Western
Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, Gaco Western manufactures the most technologically advanced, proprietary elastomeric coatings and polyurethane spray foam for the construction and waterproofing industries. Dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers, the Gaco family of brands offers best-of-class solutions for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential applications including: specialty coatings for roof, pedestrian and traffic decking; and spray polyurethane insulation for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Core products include: GacoWallFoam insulation, GacoDeck, GacoShield and GacoRoof coatings for residential applications; Gaco RoofFoam, GacoFlex LM-60, GacoPedestrianDeck and GacoAutoDeck for commercial applications. Products are available nationwide. For more information visit www.gaco.com or call 800.331.0196.
Waterproofing and insulating the world, from NASA to your neighborhood, Gaco Western has you covered with innovative solutions.
Contact:
Mindy Meyring, communications & public relations
206.357.2718 / mmeyring@gaco.com
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