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 STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
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(1)Insulation is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or local code. Mandatory for certification.MandatoryInsulation installed per manufacturer's instructions to meet code.Dow Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation can be used as insulation and air sealing to achieve the mandatory energy efficiency code requirements.
703.2.1Insulation and air sealing installed.3-15This product meets the requirements of 703.2.1.1c. All the additional criteria of 703.2.1 must be met. 15 points awarded when all criteria are third-party verified; 3 points if builder/contractor verified.Dow Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation can be used as insulation and air sealing for 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 901.2.3-15Whole 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 ponits, 2 ACH50 for 12 points and 1 ACH50 for 15 points. AND compliance is also demonstrated to 704.6.2.1 (1)-(3).Dow Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation can significantly reduce the air infiltration and increase insulation.
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 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.