|
Issue* |
Korfil/Icon Inserts |
Pumped in Place Cellular
Foam** |
| 1. |
Thermal Characteristics
R-Value |
Warranted to maintain 100% of R-Value for a minimum of
20 years. |
Current testing shows shrinkage and disintegration under
conditions found within Masonry Walls can reduce R-Values by more than 50%.
Claimed R-Value 14 (not possible). Actual R-Value approx. 3 (possible). |
| 2. |
Installation |
Guaranteed - Masonry Units are delivered Preinsulated. |
Foam is placed in Masonry Units at job site and is subject
to workmanship, obstructions and construction sequencing. |
| 3. |
Masonry Core Water Drainage |
Cores remain open for drainage through weeps. |
Cores filled with Foam restrict drainage through weeps. |
| 4. |
Grouted Reinforced Masonry |
Inserts can remain in place in grouted cells. |
Foamed Core cannot be grouted. At 32 inch vertical grout
spacing, 25% of wall is uninsulated. |
| 5. |
In Place Cost |
Each Masonry Unit arrives insulated and the cost per R
is a known value. |
Unknown - Depends on grouting, shrinkage, and all of the
above. |
* For further technical substantiation, please contact Concrete Block
Insulating Systems, Inc.
** Has the appearance and consistency of white shaving cream.
