-Frequently Asked Questions about Sealection™ 500- |
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-What are the advantages of Sealection™ 500? |
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Sealection™ 500 remains flexible throughout the life of the building. As the building expands and contracts with changes of season and temperature, Sealection™ 500 will move with the changes without destroying the seal. |
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-Are there health concerns with Sealection™ 500? |
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No, Sealection™ 500 is a "green" product. It meets off-gassing requirements of CGSB 51.23 92 for new residential construction. No toxic or carcinogenic products were detected. |
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-Does Sealection™ 500 contain Urea Formaldehyde, CFC, or HCFC's? |
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No, Sealection™ 500 does not contain Urea Formaldehyde, CFC, or HCFC's. This insulation is a semi-rigid urethane and an open cellular plastic foam, in which water is incorporated as the sole blowing agent. Sealection™ 500 has obtained the seal of approval by the Environmental Choice Program of Canada (Equivalent to US-EPA). |
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-Does Sealection™ 500 insulation support the growth of molds and mildews? |
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No, Sealection™ 500 insulation has no food value, and therefore it cannot support bacteria or fungal growth. The effective air-sealing characteristics of Sealection™ 500 prevent the movement of hot air to the cold parts of the walls. This effective air-sealing process prevents condensation from taking place within the wall cavities. The elimination of condensation within the wall assemblies prevents the growth of mold and/or mildew. |
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-At what stage is Sealection™ 500 system installed? |
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The Sealection™ 500 insulation system is installed after the windows, doors and roof are installed, the electrical and plumbing inspections are completed, and after any other electrical or mechanical system located behind the drywall is installed. It is the last installation to take place before drywall is installed. |
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-Is it possible for a homeowner to install Sealection™ 500 on their own? |
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Sealection™ 500 insulation has to be installed by an Approved Applicator with specialized proportioning equipment. The installer has been trained to work with the chemicals involved and has also been trained in the building science to provide the best installation possible. |
