Builders today face the challenge of creating energy-efficient, healthy, and durable structures that meet evolving codes while staying on schedule and within budget. Balancing these demands is like solving a complex puzzle. Introducing Airfoam’s latest innovation, Airboard® AERO. This solution combines highly insulating Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) insulation with a water-resistive barrier (WRB) for above-grade continuous […]
As modern construction methods evolve, the choice of building materials can profoundly influence design objectives, like efficiency, resilience and overall satisfaction with the project. Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) are by their nature a functional and cost-effective choice, providing superior structural integrity as well as energy efficiency. Among the many options available, Airfoam’s Quad-Lock ICF stands […]
Building a solid foundation is the cornerstone of a resilient and sustainable structure. There are many challenges of building modern residential foundations including emerging energy codes, thermal and moisture management, installation costs and maintaining healthy odor-free living spaces. We have three superior methods to build your foundation that address these challenges: Exterior Below-Grade Insulation, Interior […]
We are very excited to announce the release of Foamshield™, our Perfect Wall exterior insulation technology. FoamShield™ technology is one of the most durable and economical ways to insulate your home, achieving ultra-energy efficiency with cost-effective wood frame construction. Our energy models show that FoamShield™ is ideal for BC Step Codes 3, 4, 5, Net-Zero, IECC & […]
New Prescriptive ICF Design Guide for Part 9 Buildings in Canada May 15, 2021 Airfoam Industries is pleased to announce the release of its new ICF engineering design guide for Part 9 buildings in Canada. Quad-Lock branded ICF is part of a cooperative effort to develop engineered, prescriptive design solutions for ICF homes by the […]
Come join us at the Pacific Agriculture show ‘Virtual Edition’ this Thursday to Saturday January 28th – 30th 2021. Come talk to us about our insulated metal panels for agricultural and farming needs. Want to check it out? Registration is free if you use access code: pas2021 Register for free here: http://bit.ly/3cdCblb We look forward […]
Do you want to increase your allowable building size by over 450 square feet and increase potential market value by over $130,000? The Vancouver City Council recently announced new incentives to build single-family and duplex homes using Passive House standards, which reflects Net-Zero and Step-Code standards. What is Passive House? It is a way of designing […]
Airfoam is excited to announce major updates to many products’ Code Compliance for both Canada and the USA! The new Code Compliance Research Report (CCRR-0379) by Intertek covers: Korolite EPS Types and applications, Airboard (Vapor Barrier) Types, and Geofoam Types. The report allows customers and building code officials to easily chose and approve these products […]
Airfoam is pleased to extend a 30-Year Limited Warranty for Korolite® EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) including a 100% R-value warranty. While EPS uses air as insulator many competing insulation materials off-gas the refrigerant greenhouse gases they use so their warranties usually only cover 80-90% of the R-value they advertise. The Korolite® EPS warranty is intended for […]
