Project Solution
When we got a call from Zylstra Harley Davidson in Dallas Center, Iowa, requesting more information about HY-Fi®, our revolutionary hybrid insulation system, we knew this would be the perfect application. The issue Zylstra Harley Davidson was having was the cost to insulate a large commercial showroom to R-21 specifications. Enter HY-Fi. With only 2″ of closed cell foam blown in the wall cavities, they quickly installed a layer of R-8 HY-Fi® directly onto the studs that allowed them to reach R-21 at a lower cost than what SPF alone would have cost. In addition to reducing heat flow by radiation, HY-Fi’s multiple layers also reduced convective heat transfer. Combining the superior radiation protection of HY-Fi® with traditional insulation in a hybrid system created superior resistance to heat transfer that allowed Zystra to efficiently control the temperature within their showroom. Project Solution: The R-21 wall insulation system specified was a hybrid application consisting of 2” of closed cell spray foam and HY-Fi®, a multi-layer reflective insulation. Combining the technologies provided a more cost effective air sealing and thermal insulation system than spray foam alone.
Project Scope
Location | Ames, IA |
Contractor | Walker Spray Foam |
Building Size | 6,000 sq. ft. |
Date Completed | April 2014 |
Product | HY-Fi® |
Market | Light Commercial |
Application | Walls |
Building Type | Wood Framed |