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Everything you need to know about Seal Tite and Foam Insulation

On this page, you’ll find information on changing energy codes, energy rebates offered by different utility companies, and current Seal Tite projects and accomplishments.

Hearst Student Media Building Renovations

Seal-Tite Spray Foam Insulation was chosen by Flynn Construction to apply foam insulation to the under-floor areas of the Hearst Student Media Building at the campus of The University of Texas as Austin. The building underwent a major renovation and energy efficiency was a high priority in the process. This is the first renovation project at The University of Texas to achieve LEED certification. Demilec Sealection 500 open-cell foam was applied to the underside of the concrete floors and coated with Andek intumescent ignition barrier in accordance with the architects specifications.

Seal Tite specified for 1898 Courthouse Restoration

In July of 2009, Seal-Tite Spray Foam Insulation was contracted to work on the restoration of the Lavaca County Courthouse originally built in 1898. TWC Architects incorporated spray foam insulation into the specifications for the renovation because of it’s superior properties in bringing down the attic temperatures in the hot Texas summers. Seal-Tite applied 10” of Demilec Sealection 500 open-cell foam to the underside of the roof deck in all attic areas of the structure.

Seal Tite Works with CPS

The staff of Seal Tite is happy to be involved in a CPS (Central Power Service, a San Antonio owned utility company) energy study. CPS hired Woodside Homes to build three identical floorplans in San Antonio to test the true worth of spray foam insulation. The first home is built with conventional fiberglass insulation, the second with blown fiberglass insulation, and the third with 100 percent spray foam (sprayed by Seal Tite). CPS officials will be monitoring the homes for nine months and using that data to generate a substantial rebate program for customers who use spray foam insulation. So far the data has shown the tremendous advantage of foam over fiberglass. Though CPS officials are unwilling to go on record just yet, they have been relaying to us their amazement at the energy savings so far recorded.

Seal Tite Applies Foam Insulation to Camp Bullis Classrooms

Seal Tite was recently contracted to apply spray foam in the buildings of the San Antonio Air Force base. The buildings Seal Tite insulated are used for driver training classes, in which soldiers learn the precautions necessary during an IED explosion. While on base, the Seal Tite team learned that every soldier we came in contact with would soon be deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan soon after. Certainly the most emotional project we’ve encountered thus far, the Camp Bullis work proves that our product and service are superior to all others, and we thank them for the honor.

Bayer Corp. Names Seal Tite as its Applicator for Test Product

Bayer Material Science chose Seal Tite for the application of their new open-cell foam product under trial at the Southwest Research Institute of San Antonio.  

University of Texas Marine Science Lab

Currently we are applying foam to the underside of a raised concrete floor for the University of Texas Marine Science Lab in Port Aransas, TX.  They were having problems maintaining a constant temperature in the labs due to the floor naturally heating and cooling during the change of seasons. They contacted Seal Tite for a spray foam insulation solution.

Energy Tax Incentives for Spray Foam

• Home Improvement Tax Credit: This tax credit is available for consumers who are improving the conditions of their principle residence.  In order to qualify for the tax credit a home owner must have the improvements placed in service between January 1,2009 and December 31, 2010.  For insulation the homeowner can qualify for 30% of cost, up to $1,500.  You can find a full matrix of potential tax credits at http://www.energystar.gov/. Don’t forget this is a TAX CREDIT, which has bigger implications for an individual’s tax bill relative to a tax deduction. Also, a home owner will be required to have a copy of the manufactures certification statement on hand at the end of the year.

• Tax Credit for Home Builders: This tax credit has not changed except, it has been extended through December 31, 2009.  This credit still requires a home to achieve 50% energy savings for heating and cooling over the 2004 IECC. You can find additional information including needed paperwork at:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#s6.

• Tax Deduction for Commercial Buildings: This tax deduction has not changed but has been extended through December 31, 2013.  This deduction still allows for $1.80 per square foot if a building achieve 50% energy savings. More information can be found at:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#s8.

• First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit: This tax credit allows for a first time home buyer to receive a tax credit up to $8,000 if they purchase a principle residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. There are restrictions that come into place if a home buyer has a higher income, but more details can be found at:
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/.

Check back frequently for more news and information on spray foam insulation! If you live in or around any of the following areas, contact us for more information: Victoria, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi.