HOW DOES THE CORBOND® Performance Insulation System®
COMPARE IN COST?
- CORBOND® super insulates a house in a 2x4 wall construction. Buildings with glass fiber insulation must be 2x8 or double studs to achieve similar performance results.
- Compare the cost of the following construction items to get an idea of the costs involved in using the CORBOND® system: the simplicity and economy of CORBOND® becomes evident when viewed next to what you may have been using.
CORBOND®
| ADD |
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DEDUCT |
| $ installed |
Board footage 2x6 to 2x4 |
$ |
| In____crew hours |
2 fasteners/stud |
$ |
| |
Window & door jam extension |
|
| |
BATT Insulation |
$ |
| |
15# felt vs. house wrap |
$ |
| |
Extensive caulking |
$ |
| |
Insulating foam sheathing |
$ |
| |
Cathedral roof (oversized rafters to accommodate fiber and venting) |
$ |
| |
Cathedral roof venting |
$ |
| |
Labor associated with all of above |
$ |
| |
SUB TOTAL DEDUCT |
$ |
| |
Heating Equipment Downsize |
$ |
| |
Cooling Equipment Downsize |
$ |
| TOTAL ADD $ |
TOTAL DEDUCT |
$ |
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 Photo Courtesy of Lindal Homes |
 Photo Courtesy of Lindal Homes |
 Photo Courtesy of Lindal Homes |
 Photo Courtesy of Lindal Homes |
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