A white paper recently published by Huntsman Corporation highlights the role spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation plays in significantly reducing a home’s energy use. The paper, written by Doug Garrett (CEM, ACCA certified instructor, Building Performance and Comfort, Inc.), recommends essential HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) practices to optimize home energy performance and comfort.

The paper stresses the need for a system-wide approach in HVAC design for homes insulated with SPF. The importance of addressing adequate fresh air ventilation and humidity removal is reviewed, and recommendations are made to ensure that the air tightness created by SPF provides an ongoing return for the homeowner in terms of comfort, energy cost savings, indoor air quality and safety. The HVAC design considerations addressed in the white paper include:

Combustion Safety

Ventilation

Right Sizing HVAC Equipment

Humidity and Moisture

Use of ACCA Manual J

Duct and Register Considerations

“Designing homes with a system-wide approach optimizes the performance of each component,” said Monica Karamagi, regional marketing and industry affairs manager, Huntsman Polyurethanes. “Taking HVAC design into consideration when utilizing SPF will help create an energy efficient, comfortable and healthy home. We’re proud to be part of this effort to expand the industry knowledge of HVAC installation in homes insulated with SPF.”

To receive a copy of the white paper, please email sprayfoam@huntsman.com, call 281-719-4602 or visit www.huntsman.com/sprayfoam.