May 4 2013
Lapolla Industries, Inc. ("Lapolla"), a Houston based global supplier, and manufacturer of spray foam insulation, and equipment designed to reduce energy consumption in the residential and commercial markets, for both new construction and retrofit applications, announces a strategic partnership with HOUZE® Advanced Building Science Inc. ("HOUZE®").
HOUZE® is revolutionizing the way homes are built through its standard-setting zero-energy building systems and innovative energy solutions. And now, HOUZE® is poised to take their zero-energy products one-step further, with the launch of ZERO Foam™, the most advanced closed-cell spray foam insulation on the market. The announcement of this new product is the result of a strategic partnership with Lapolla.
"HOUZE is blazing a trail in zero-energy building systems and technologies," said Douglas J. Kramer , CEO and President of Lapolla. "We are thrilled to partner with HOUZE on the development and global distribution of ZERO Foam, because together, we intend to continually innovate to stay ahead of the industry and produce products that will change the performance of homes and buildings."
Formulated and manufactured by Lapolla, HOUZE's signature ZERO Foam™ locks in energy savings by adding an exceptionally high R-value insulation system to the comprehensive building envelope. HOUZE® ZERO Foam™ can change the performance and comfort of every home in any climate and dramatically improves the energy efficiency of homes and buildings. While contributing to the building envelope by providing unparalleled R-Values, durability, comfort, sustainability and air quality, ZERO Foam™ is a proven leader. The product is the highest-rated foam boasting a full-line of credentials that include an E-84 Class I fire rating, International Code Council approval, and many other global approvals in Europe and Scandinavia.
Enabling continuous improvement for future generations of ZERO Foam™, HOUZE® Labs is currently working hand-in-hand with Lapolla on research and development of cutting-edge insulation technologies. By collaborating with industry leaders, HOUZE® will continue to evolve and remain the leading system of systems on the market.
"All spray foams are not equal," said David Goswick , CEO and Co-Founder of HOUZE. "We carefully researched energy efficient insulation options and found Lapolla's closed-cell foam to be unmatched anywhere. HOUZE Zero Foam is now available in markets around the world."
Recently featured on Bloomberg TV's new show, Brink, HOUZE's ZERO Foam™ is used in construction of HOUZE® advanced, affordable zero-energy homes. With ZERO Foam™, HOUZE® homes' innovative building envelope performs like a thermos, ensuring the homes meet the highest energy efficiency standards while creating a safer, stronger structure.