AC & R Insulation, Co., Inc.

Spray Foam Insulation Services

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AC&R Foam Insulators LLC is an authorized installer of Icynene, Demilec, Bayer, JM Corbond, DOW, and BASF spray foam insulation in Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Spray foam provides some of the most advanced building envelope systems available in construction today.

AC&R foam insulation is a superior insulation system for residential, commerical and industrial applications because it acts as an air barrier to reduce heat loss/gain in addition to providing outstanding thermal protection. It can be used in attics, concrete slab, sidewalls, precast walls, basements and crawlspaces in new and existing buildings – both residential and commercial. AC&R is also an accredited commercial spray foam installer and fluid applied air barrier installer by the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA

Below are links to downloadable, printer-friendly brochures and reference materials. (For case studies on foam insulation, please click here.)

Homeowner/Home Buyer (SL-312-03)

Icynene insulation products address the needs, challenges, and concerns of today's homeowner. Learn how Icynene® spray foam insulation can protect your family and your home.

Healthy Building Practices Series (SL-307-01)

The issue of mold is becoming more widespread; subsequently changing the way buildings are constructed. Learn more about mold prevention and indoor air quality, and how Icynene® helps you win the battle over mold.

Why Icynene®? (SL-303-04)

Icynene® spray foam insulation is available in an array of formulations to suit individual project goals and needs. Read more about key benefits and building advancements achievable with Icynene® spray foam products.

Remodelers and Contractors (SL-310-03)

Achieve greater flexibility with Icynene®. It's the step in the right direction.

Commercial Architect Brochure (SL-311-03)

See how Icynene® addresses commercial design considerations without compromising building envelope performance.

Evaluation Report: Corbond^® lll Performance Insulation^®

CORBOND^® III is a two component, spray applied, medium-density, closed cell polyurethane foam plastic insulation system having a nominal density of 2.0 pcf (32 kg/m³). This evaluation report reviews compliance with codes and evaluated various properties.

Evaluation Report" Bayseal™ CC and Bayseal™ PP Spray Applied Polyurethane Foam Insulations

Bayseal™ CC and Bayseal™ PP spray foam insulations are medium-density polyurethane foam plastics intended to be installed as a component of floor/ceiling and wall assemblies. The materials are two-component, closed cell, one-to-one-by-volumne spray foam with a nominal in-place density of 1.9 pcf (30 kg/m³). This evaluation report reviews compliance with codes and evaluated various properties.

Conductive Heat Flow

The chart from Demilec shows the reduction of conductive heat flow per inch of spray foam for 0.5 lb, 0.7 lb and 2 lb spray foam insulation.

We also install standard insulation (fiberglass batt, blown and cellulose).

Installed Insulation Services

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A C & R offers expert installation of standard insulation for residential and commercial buildings, both new and existing. Installation services include fiberglass batt, blown cellulose, and fireproofing.

New Houses
Retrofit
Renovations
Attics
Additions
Crawls
Apartments
Warehouses
Commercial
Businesses

Call today to get a free estimate on reinsulating your attic and take advantage of the 2010 $1500 tax credit.

We also install spray foam insulation.

Insulation Product Supply and Material Sales

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A. C. & R. distributes industrial, residential and commercial insulation products. We pride ourselves in stocking our 30,000 square foot warehouse with the most frequently used items, as well as offering custom products and locating hard to find items. We offer a wide variety of products including, but not limited to, fiberglass pipe insulations, foam plastic pipe insulations, calcium silicate, cements, adhesives, mastics, duct insulations, fiberglass building insulation, fiberglass perimeter insulation, fireproofing, polyethylene, accessories, urethane board, styrofoam, and PVC and aluminum fittings and jacketing. We provide 24 hour delivery for all local deliverys. We also offer shipping world wide.

To place an order or get pricing information for insulation products, click here.

Associations

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We believe that active involvement in industry trade associations makes us a better company and a better supplier to you.

Here is a list of th key groups to which we belong:

Our History

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AC&R Insulation Co, Inc. was founded in 1907 by Frank H Shipe(center).

The business orginally installed pipe and boiler covering, as well as commercial roofing.

Over the years it expanded into the commercial and residential markets both in installation and as a distributor and supplier of a full range of insulation products. In the installation business, AC&R is the nation's oldest insulation contractor.

Management

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AC&R remains independent and family owned. This means that we operate our company in a manner to maintain our family reputation.

And you are always dealing with people who can make decisions quickly and want to maintain you as a customer.

Products and Services

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As professional experts, we inspect your existing or new home and offer professional expert advice. We strive to give honest, intelligent answers to our customers and complete our work expediently and professionally. For commercial buildings, we offer installation of fireproofing, curtainwall, air barriers and thermal & sound insulation. For more information about our installation services, please click here.

In addition, we offer a full line of insulation products, including pipe covering and jacketing, board, sound, rockwool, and other specialized products. If we don't have it in stock, we'll be happy to find it for you. We can deliver, ship to your door, or pickup in our 30,000 square foot warehouse. For more information about our product supply, please click here.

Awards

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Here is a partial list of the awards and recognitions that AC&R has received:

Participant in the RSI Magazine Superhouse Project (four times)
RSI Magazine Contractor of the Year
Maryland Certified Minority Contractor #03-363
NARI Washington Chapter Contractor of the Year (five awards)
2008 New Icynene Dealer of the Year
Johns Manville Masters Circle
ICAA Certified Commercial Contractor
ABAA Certified Contractor
Twin Award Winner
ICAA Key Man Award
Angies List Top 100
Johns Manville Advisory Council

Energy Professionals Since 1907

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AC&R has been family owned and operated since 1907 and has grown into one of the Maryland-Washington DC-Virginia area's largest insulation installers and suppliers.

We have two main parts to our business:installation services and insulation product supply.