FoamWorx Insulators is a partner in a unique construction project on the Furman University campus that incorporates and promotes the very best in green building practices.
The Cliffs Cottage at Furman, a Southern Living Showcase Home, is a model of environmentally responsible design, sustainable building techniques and materials, and energy-saving systems. From the bamboo flooring to the solar panels in the roof, the 3,400-square-foot home has all the latest technological innovations in sustainable living.
The commitment to sustainability doesn't end with the house itself. The same environmentally sound concepts were applied to landscaping, organic and formal gardens, rainwater collection systems and even driveway and walkways surrounding the home. It is expected to be among the first residential facilities in the nation to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
"We sprayed 5" of Icynene polyurethane foam onto the roof deck," said Thomas Turner, president of FoamWorx Insulators, "which allowed for an exposed sprinkler system in the unvented attic." The basement ceiling was also insulated with foam. "A sister company, Insulating Inc, used the Johns Manville Spider fiber glass insulation system to insulate the sidewalls to an R-21," said Turner.
The principal partners in the Showcase Home project are Furman, Southern Living, The Cliffs Communities, Duke Energy and Bank of America.
The Cliffs Cottage will be open for public tours until June, 2009. For hours and ticket information, visit the Cliffs Cottage website at furmancliffscoyyage.com or cal 864-294-2185.
