Sustainability of R-Shield Rigid Insulation & Geofoam

R-Shield is Good for the Environment

Proven to Lower Energy Consumption, Saving Resources & Reducing Pollution

Research has shown that for both residential and commercial buildings operations contribute to over 90% of the building’s impact on global warming. Reducing energy use and its resulting pollution is the best way to reduce our impact on the environment.

R-Shield's stable thermal values, are consistent and predictable in their energy saving characteristics. R-Shield insulation improves the energy efficiency over the full operating life of a building resulting in a positive impact on the environment.

THE ENERGY SAVINGS FROM R-SHIELD INSULATION IN STRUCTURES CAN TRANSLATE INTO EMISSION REDUCTIONS OF TONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE PER YEAR

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Green from the start

R-Shield Equals Sustainability

Reduced Energy Use

Lower energy consumption reduces carbon dioxide emissions.

Inert and Stable

Thermal values don't degrade over time, and conserve energy for the long haul.

No Added Contaminants

Does not produce contaminating leachates.

Ozone Friendly

Has never contained CFC, HCFC or HFC, all of which are harmful to the earth’s ozone layer.

100% Recyclable

It can be ground into granules and reincorporated into new products.

Environmental Benefits for Life

Building materials and their impact on the environment must be considered over the life of the building structure. This is considered the "life cycle” of the building.

Our "Life Cycle Assessment" evaluates a 50-year period comparing a building with R-13 fiberglass insulation vs the same building with expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation. The energy savings, long-term results and payback are impressive. View the results of the study in full below.

Turn Key ENVIRONMENTAL Points

Green Building Programs

USGBC: LEED

The U.S. Green Building Council developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ to promote green buildings. The

LEED system provides a yardstick for measuring the environmental impact of buildings. “Certified”, “Bronze”, “Silver”, and “Platinum” levels can be achieved based upon a point system. R-Shield insulation assists with LEED certification by providing an insulation which helps Optimize Energy Performance. For more information on the LEED program, please visit www.usgbc.org.

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ENERGY STAR®

The U.S. Department of Energy established the ENERGY STAR program which many consumers are aware of from their everyday purchases of electronics and appliances. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions.

R-Shield insulation has earned the ENERGY STAR. For more information on the ENERGY STAR program, please visit www.energystar.gov.

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NAHB Green Building

The National Association of Home Builders created a building program for use by builders to help advance green building.

R-Shield insulation assists with meeting the Green Building program by providing an insulation which helps optimize energy performance. For more information on the NAHB Green Building program, please visit www.nahbgreen.org.

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