Beat the summer heat with EcoFoam Polyurethane Insulation

In Philippines, the weather can reach brutally-hot temperatures during the months of April, May and June. This heat can sometimes cause blackouts that last for days or even weeks, and people living in a zone without power will have no air conditioning or fans to cool the air. However, spray foam insulation can help take the edge off the heat.

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Fusion: Insulation and Solar Panel

Do you want to save more money from energy consumption? It is perhaps the one thing we want when it comes to energy talks: to cut off a few energy cost consumption.

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Hope this article might do the trick or at least shed some light.

Insulation by pouring or spraying is one way of cutting down expenses whether on heating (in cold countries like Canada, some parts of US, Europe, Japan and those above the tropical zone) or cooling (in hot and humid countries like the Philippines, Mexico, India and those that belonged to the tropical zone). The more sufficiently your home is insulated, the lesser energy you lose through inefficiency and by inefficiency, we mean those energy lost through leakages in your structural home. It is advisable to call your trusted contractor or energy auditor to help you assess on how much insulation you need for your home.

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The sun's existence is constant and its heating power, as well. Pondering whether using insulation materials and solar panels both at once will work, I stumbled on an article on a research led by an associate professor of University of California- San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering: Jan Kleissl with which his research output was granted permission to be published in Solar Energy the official journal of the International Solar Energy Society.

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In his research observation of Powell Structural Systems Lab, the tilted solar panels on roofs served as roof shades which also received all the heat from the sun. Instead the sun striking down onto the roof and causing heat to be pushed through the roofs and into the ceiling of the building, the solar panels took the solar baggage.

The gap between the tilted panels and the roof gives a space for air circulation providing further cooling. On the image below, the footprint of the titled solar panel is visible as the cool blue area.

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Solar energy technology has progressed from time (though still in the process) that it can provide a little energy use or even all your energy usage for appliances. Also, solar panels not only help lower energy consumption cost, it also aids in the cooling outcome in your building combined with insulators.

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If properly installed, the research sited along with claims of advantages of insulation will both hold true. Nonetheless, it is with the consumer to take risk, make a change and witness notable achievements.

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Solar Power Unveiled

Solar energy has become the talk of the town since people (scientists and environmentalists) began to notice the destructive effects of increasing carbon emission from burning fossil fuels.

The question is, why now? Why now when effects are getting more obvious and unstoppable, when scholars have known the different effects years before? The answer lies perhaps to every man/woman placed in position and what their priorities are.

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Nonetheless, we are interested in what good does using solar power bring us, our environment and the drawback it offers when decision for a change will take its course.

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With solar power, emission of green house gases will be cut since conducting the sun's radiation is void of any smoke, gas or other chemical by-product that greatly affect the Earth's atmospheric protection.

Solar energy is a hundred percent free energy beyond installation and maintenance because unlike oil or coal, it does not require raw materials which are to be extracted, refined and transported to power plants (though there is cost of installation for setting up a solar panel). Aside from initial investment, it provides a decrease of long-term energy cost.

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The sun's power can be a wise choice for self-reliant or rural communities since this does not require transportation of oil, coal and gas which (again) adds an additional expense.

Having to choose solar energy also creates jobs from manufacturing industries, for installation, monitoring and maintaining solar panels, research and design, development, cultural integration and policy jobs. Career in Solar Power shows a list of jobs, duties and wages that the workforce is required and will receive respectively.

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Solar energy has the ability to avoid price manipulation and politics because the energy of the sun is an unlimited commodity that can be sourced out from many locations, compared to the usage of fossil fuels which has employed political and price manipulation for the past years causing the latter to cost more.

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Solar does not constantly rely on mining raw materials, it does not result to destruction of ecosystems and/or natural habitats causing extinction of many living and non-living species that contribute to the balanced existence of all creatures on earth plus it does less long-term damage than any other energy source. Thus making each one responsible steward of each other and for other living creatures.

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Recycle and Earn!

Having a bit of problem on what to do with your unwanted left-overs and fruit peelings?

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A simple way to solve that problem, as simple as digging little pits for marble shooting!

Literally, you can simply dig pits in your backyards (for those who were blessed with moderate if not wide backyards) where you can dump all the perishable left-overs and peelings of the consumed fruits. Just make sure not to discard/discharge the dug soil (this may come in handy later). It's up to you by how deep you wish your pit will be.

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Also make sure that the things (like leftover foods, fallen leaves, plant cuttings, wilted stems, overripe fruits, fruit peels and unused vegetables) you place onto your compost pits are all biodegradable because after decay and nutrients are released, the soil absorbs them for plant reuse.

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You help recycle and clean the environment; you also enrich the lands on your backyards. To lessen if not eradicate the smell of withering or decaying foods, you can cover your compose pits with used GI sheets (Galvanize Iron). This also helps keep lovable pets from scavenging decomposing or rotten left-overs. When the pit is already filled, you can cover it with the dug soil.

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Ideally, after having to have occupied the space of the ground (not filling the pits), you have to cover these garbage for another layer of composting. But filling the whole space from bottom up then cover with dug-soil works as well.

If you do not have a backyard, empty cans (cans of milk, large canned goods), bottles or bins will do since, perhaps most of the urban communities don't really have backyards. Though this will be messy, organizing them wouldn't be a clatter problem (besides, it's for the Mother Earth's health and the general public's greater good). If you have neighbors who are blessed with soil-filled backyards, you can ask from them for, if possible, generous amount of soil to cover your compost bins, bottles or cans.

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You can also earn from gathering your biodegradable trash. Simply gather them and sell them to farmers and gardeners who prefer to fertilize their plants and crops by making compost pits. You get to help provide for a more breathable environment, you also earn an income!

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R-Values of Insulation Materials

R-value is a measure of the insulation’s resistance to heat flow based on the material's thickness and thermal conductivity. The higher the R-value of the insulation, the greater energy efficiency of the insulation possesses.

Different insulation products have different R-values. Some materials insulate better than others and some need to be thicker than others to get the R-value you need.

The graph will show the different R-value or thermal resistance of the common insulation materials in the country.

The closed-cell polyurethane spray foam has the highest R-value making it the most effective agent for insulation. 

The Ecofoam Polyurethane Insulation stops and cuts air and moisture intrusion and energy bills. It also strengthens and protects the structure, internal air from mold, airborne pollutants and allergens resulting to a stronger building, cleaner air and greener environment. 

 

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Why Does Insulation Matter?

Foam insulation is one of the easiest and cheapest ways in improving the energy efficiency of buildings.  Energy efficiency means that we only need less energy to either warm or cool the buildings. It will help to lower the energy bills for the consumers and fewer carbon emissions to damage the environment. In addition, it will carry on being energy efficient over the life of the building without needing any maintenance, and the cost of putting the insulation in will be paid back in just few years through the savings made in energy bills.

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Soundproofing for Your Home

Loud stereos and televisons, noisy neighbors and high level of traffic are just some of the typical noise pollutants which regularly invade our homes when we are trying to relax after a stressful day. The good news is noise can also be taken care of using EcoFoam spray foam insulation.

Noise usually finds itself inside the house because of the empty gaps in your walls. Poor insulation in walls, ceilings, and floors can also result in sound leakage from other parts of the house. By using EcoFoam spray foam insulation it can help in the reduction of noise and allows you to have a better, quieter atmosphere in various parts of your home. 

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Home Energy Saving Tips

Saving energy doesn't always take days of planning. There are many things you can do right now to start saving energy and cutting down on costs.

Get unplugged
Make sure all plugs are pulled out. After use, inspect appliances that may still be plugged in to outlets. Check TV sets, heaters, mobile phone chargers, A/C units and other appliances that need to be unplugged when not in use.

Power Down Computers and Monitors
Turn off your computer and monitor when they are not being used. Contrary to popular beliefs, turning them on and off will not cause damage. If you are away from your computer at different intervals, make sure you have set the power save options.

Turn the lights off
In addition to unplugging idle appliances, make sure you’re using light bulbs economically. Tell everyone in your house to make a habit of turning the lights off when they leave a room empty.

Use compact fluorescent lighting
Use compact fluorescent bulbs to light your home. Not only do these bulbs use less energy, but they last longer than traditional bulbs.

Start the energy auditing
Energy auditing covers a wider ground when it comes to energy conservation: it determines leaks and the condition of ventilation inside the house; conducts tests from determining mildew and moisture, the performance of installed A/C units, water breaks, to the faulty structures of a house that causes ventilation problems.

Install spray foam insulationConsidered as one of the most effective ways to save on energy bills, spray foam insulation is a non-toxic moisture and temperature controlling treatment. Its seamless feature helps prevent moisture, dust, pollutants, and other harmful bacteria from penetrating the structure. It can be applied to an existing roof eliminating costly tear-off and reducing land fill disposals.

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What Green Building Means to Us?

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), also known as the Rio Earth Summit or Rio+20, in Brazil on 20-22 June 2012 will mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD). The Summit represents another milestone in ongoing international efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable development globally and aims to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development, assess the progress to date and address new and emerging challenges.

To celebrate this milestone, the Philippine Green Building Councils, together with the Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines (SWAPP), United Architects of the Philippines – Manila Corinthian Chapter (UAP-MCC) and the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) are inviting different industries to tell our counterparts on what green building means to us.

For SEA Olympus Marketing Inc., GREEN BUILDING means using saving energy products.

Comparison of EcoFoam to Other Insulation Materials

As many homeowners and companies are trying to save money, they recognize the amount of money that they lose from energy waste. They also recognize the environmental impact of using non-renewable resources to heat and cool their homes. These changes in the construction industry have made the R-value of a building a much more important factor to consider when constructing and repairing a building.

R-value is a measure of the insulation’s resistance to heat flow based on the material's thickness and thermal conductivity. The higher the R-value of the insulation, the greater energy efficiency of the insulation possesses.

There are varieties of factors that affect the R-value. The type of insulation that is used, the thickness and the density can all impact the R-value. Some buildings and houses feature multiple layers of insulation and this requires adding the R-values of each layer of insulation together with the other layers. Here's the details of comparison of Ecofoam to other insulation materials.

Benefits of Ecofoam Polyurethane Insulation

One of the best solution to save energy in your building is to install EcoFoam Polyurethane Insulation. This product is environmentally gracious and holds highest R-value compared to other insulation materials. It does not allow air to escape through cracks and holes thus completely insulates walls and roofs of buildings. Studies have proved that using Ecofoam has helped to minimize the cost of air-conditioning.

EcoFoam Polyurethane Insulation has got many benefits like:

Improves Structural Strength

• Increases wall racking strength by 330-400%.
• Properties of strong adhesion, lack of fasteners, and absence of joints and edges provides remarkable resistance to high wind uplift and blow off.
• Durable and provides long term performance.

Closed-Cell Properties

• It effectively blocks heat transfer methods-conduction, convection and radiation as well as air-infiltration, air-intrusion and moisture accumulation.
• The material can be used for waterproofing or floatation device.

Environmentally Responsible

• It can be applied to an existing roof eliminating costly tear-off and reducing landfill disposals.
• Promote energy conservation by providing the highest R-value insulation, eliminates thermal shorts, control air movement and moisture transport.

Healthier Surroundings

• Proper insulation provides a healthy indoor air quality.
• Its seamless feature helps prevent moisture, dust, pollutants and other harmful bacteria from penetrating the structure.

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Building Optimization Using EcoFoam Polyurethane Insulation

HOGP P1 building of Hoya Glass Disk Philippines, Inc. is already 15 years in operation. To prevent water leakage and corrosion in their roofing, the company already invested in different repair and repainting.

The company is now using Ecofoam technology instead of their previous anti-corrosion paint. With this kind of installation, it helps to stabilize the HOGP roof structures, protect the roof from any kind of weather conditions and abnormal wind speeds. In order to determine the rate of investment and other advantages that the company gained in using Ecofoam, they conducted a test for their facilities.

 

Here's the details of the ROI test:

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Building Optimization Seminar

Last January 28, 2012, the SEA Olympus team of our Davao office organized a Building Optimization Seminar for the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME). The seminar was conducted by our very own Engr. Joseph Calamba and was attended by some of the distinguished members of PSME.

The seminar was held at DMSF Compound, Davao City.

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Be Green!

These past few years, we have all witnessed the effects of global warming. Scientists, environmentalists, educators, and politicians have all said their two cents worth on the matter. They have also endorsed the importance of going green.

Businessman, Nicholas Wu, explained in this video how he started in acquiring products helpful for the environment. Ecofoam Polyurethane Insulation is one of these products. 

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Happy Holidays

This holiday season, we wish everybody a meaningful and memorable time with their loved ones as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

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