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| Key ingredient in the Cool Energy House  BASF announced that Neopor rigid foam insulation is a key ingredient in the Cool Energy House, an energy-retrofit demonstration project made possible by the technical innovations of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America Retrofit Alliance (BARA). The house, located in Windermere, Florida, will be open for tours during the NAHB International Builder's Show, February 8-11, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. The improvements to this 1996 built home have reduced energy consumption by more than 50 percent. One of the major contributors to the energy reduction was the specification of structural insulated panels (SIPS) from FischerSIPS made of BASF Neopor insulation fabricated by Opco. Neopor insulation stands apart from traditional expandable polystyrene (EPS) because it contains graphite particles that reflect and absorb thermal radiation and provide better insulating performance by up to 20 percent more than traditional EPS. "We know that energy efficiency starts with a well-insulated building envelope," said Damian Pataluna, President of FischerSIPS. "Since FischerSIPS with Neopor can increase energy efficiency by up to 20 percent, using them in wall and roof systems makes it easier for builders and architects to reach aggressive energy-saving goals." Aaron Wood, BASF's North American Marketing & Innovation Manager for the Global Foams Business agrees, "Making it easy and cost-effective is the key. That's why BASF works with our customers and Neopor Ingredient Brand partners on projects like the Cool Energy House. We believe, through innovation, we can accelerate the industry's efforts to commercialize more sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions. Projects like this are an important part of that process," said Wood. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Construction News :: home page |