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The science
of how all components of a building work together has
become known as Building Science or a Systems Approach.
Failure to design and construct homes in which all
building components work effectively together has led to
an escalation in building failures, which, in turn, is
costing homeowners, builders and insurance carriers
enormous amounts of money. Many insurance professionals
predict that insurers will begin developing programs
designed to separate builders into ''tiers'' of risk.
The best risk management programs will produce the best
rates and fewer exclusions. A good risk management
program includes developing total quality management,
green building and
healthy house capabilities to improve
performance and reduce liability exposures.
The increasing incidence of
moisture and mold intrusion - the two major causes of
building failure - has spawned thousands of
property damage cases now pending in U.S. courts.
This litigation spreads a broad net in seeking damages,
targeting developers, architects, engineers, general
contractors and specialty contractors, as well as
insurance companies.
A Proven Tool in Building Science
As a flexible,
foam insulation,
All Tech Insulation
integrates well with other building components
to improve the performance of the
building envelope. It
functions as an
air barrier and as thermal and
sound
insulation.
All Tech Insulation
supports the performance of other
building materials and systems.
Because
All Tech Insulation
considers the whole-building approach, it
safeguards against building failure by delivering
advanced moisture management and improved
indoor air
quality. Its effective
air infiltration control allows
for improved
HVAC management and rightsizing.
Controlling airflow through the building envelope is a
key variable in minimizing the potential for moisture
accumulation and mold. For builders, the consequences of
not controlling
airflow and
mold/moisture problems can
lead to unhappy homeowners, legal problems, insurance
issues and decreased profits.
Visit
All Tech Insulation
resource library for supplementary information about the
principles of Building
Science.
Contact an All Tech Insulation engineer today
(989-826-9999)
for a deeper discussion about your specific
application requirements.
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