Polyiso continues to be one of the most cost-effective, energy efficient and environmentally responsible insulation products available, delivering dependable year after year benefits.

As gas and energy prices increase, polyiso can cut building owners’ utility bills and help reduce pollution. A recent independent study (Barrels of Oil Study) found increasing the amount of polyiso insulation used on a roof by one inch beyond ASHRAE standards can save millions barrels of oil and reduce energy costs by billions. Using polyiso insulation saves money for contractors and building owners.

In addition to its energy-efficiency and environmental savings, polyiso cuts construction costs because of its adaptability with a variety of roof systems. Another study found polyiso insulation can save tens of thousands of dollars in installed costs when compared to other roof insulation materials. (Polyiso Insulation Cost Study). In fact, builders can increase the thickness of polyiso and improve the R-value of the building and still save money on first-cost installation when compared to minimal levels of extruded and expanded polystyrene.

Because of its high R-value per inch—which is the measure of thermal resistance used to describe an insulating material’s effectiveness—less polyiso is needed to maintain the same R-value. This results in:

• Thinner walls and roofs with shorter fasteners.
• Less change in building dimensions to meet a determined R-value.
• Immediate cost savings through a reduction in materials and labor.

Awards
Polyiso products and the trade association representing the industry, PIMA, have received many environmental awards. These include the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council’s (SBIC) 2003 “Best Practice” Sustainability Award and the U.S. EPA’s Climate Protection Award for the association’s leadership in promoting energy efficiency and climate protection. The U.S. EPA also awarded PIMA and polyiso manufacturers the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award for “leadership in CFC phase-out in polyiso insulation and in recognition of exceptional contributions to global environmental protection.

Much of this information was made possible by the efforts of PIMA, with whom Atlas Roofing Corporation is an active member. For more information about PIMA initiatives, please visit www.pima.org.

For more information about Atlas polyiso roofing products, please visit www.AtlasRoofing.com.