Green Approved Products for the National Green Building Standard
Green Approved Products for the National Green Building Standard

Approved Products - National Green Building Standard

Product Name: Dow GREAT STUFF™, GREAT STUFF PRO™, ENERFOAM™, FROTH-PAK™ Insulation and Sealant Kit
Product Manufacturer: Dow Building Solutions, The Dow Chemical Company

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Practice NumberPracticePoints Available with this ProductAdditional Conditions of Use to Earn PointsManufacturer's Comments
701.4.3.1(2)Shafts opening to unconditioned space are sealed with blocking or flashing; gaps are sealed with caulk or foam. Mandatory for certification.MandatoryThis product must be used to seal all shafts and gaps opening to unconditioned spaces.Dow GREAT STUFF™, GREAT STUFF PRO™,ENERFOAM™, FROTH-PAK™ Insulation and Sealant Kit can be used as components to increase insulation and air sealing to achieve the mandatory energy efficiency code requirements.
703.2.1Insulation and air sealing installed.3-15The products are used to fill all voids, cracks, and penetrations ro reduce air infiltration. This product contributes to the air sealing but all other aspects of 703.2.1 must be met for points to be awarded. 15 points are earned if a 3rd party verification is performed; 3 points if builder/contractor verified.Dow GREAT STUFF™, GREAT STUFF PRO™, ENERFOAM™, FROTH-PAK™ Insulation and Foam Sealant Kit can be used as components to improve the insulation and air sealing of the home.
704.6.2.1Bldg env. leakage rate demon. by blower door test. The following are required.: whole bldg ventilation provided; fossil fuel furnace & water heater sealed combustion/power vented; fireplaces & fuel burning appliances in accordance with Section 901.2.3-15The products are used to fill all voids, cracks, and penetrations ro reduce air infiltration. Whole house leakage test must be conducted by a third-party. Points awarded as follows: 5 ACH50 for 3 points, 4 ACH50 for 6 points, 3 ACH50 for 9 points, 2 ACH50 for 12 points and 1 ACH50 for 15 points. AND compliance is also demonstrated to 704.6.2.1 (1)-(3).Dow GREAT STUFF™, GREAT STUFF PRO™, ENERFOAM™, FROTH-PAK™ Insulation and Sealant Kit can significantly reduce the air infiltration.
901.3(1)(b)A continuous air barrier is provided between walls and ceilings separating the garage space from the conditioned living spaces.2Product must be installed per manufacturer's instructions in conjunction with air barrier material to seal all openings and form an air barrier between garage and living space.Dow Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation can be used as insulation and air sealing to form an air barrier.