Insulation Contractors

What Insulation Contractors does

Insulation Contractors of WA (operating as ICON Insulation Contractors) is a Pacific Northwest commercial specialty-trade contractor founded in 1989 by Gary Trauter and Fletcher Vinson, headquartered in Kent, Washington, with a second office in Vancouver, Washington. The company installs commercial building insulation and related building-envelope systems, including thermal insulation, acoustical insulation, weather barriers, vapor barriers, firestopping joint sealants, spray foam insulation (open- and closed-cell), expansion joint covers, and bathroom accessories for moisture control. It holds AABA certification for water/air barriers, UL certification for firestopping, and maintains Washington (INSULCW806QK) and Oregon (CCB 233334) contractor licenses, alongside Northwest Carpenters Union affiliation. Customers are commercial builders, general contractors, developers, and property owners across office, warehouse, healthcare, education, retail, data center, manufacturing, and government projects, served via competitive project-based bidding.

The company operates as a project-based subcontractor: estimators and project managers generate quotes through phone outreach and online quote request forms, with work delivered by employed field installers rather than intermediaries. It is part of the IBP (Installation Brands) family of companies, which provides product access, technical expertise, and supplier infrastructure. The company is operated under the Aster Contractors Holdings, LLC parent and has been organically grown with no disclosed external institutional or venture funding. Geographic scope is limited to Washington and Oregon, with the Oregon division established in 1992. The business model is services-led (installation labor) with revenue tied to one-time project contracts rather than recurring subscriptions, and pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed rate cards.

Name

Insulation Contractors

Legal name

Insulation Contractors of WA

Website

https://iconinsul.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Insulation Contractors of WA (ICON) is a Pacific Northwest commercial specialty-trade contractor installing building insulation, weather and vapor barriers, firestopping, spray foam, and expansion joints for builders and property owners across Washington and Oregon since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Other Building Equipment Contractors (23829)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL), Exterior Insulation & Weatherproofing (House Wrap, Air/Water Barriers) (HSAPAKAK)

Keywords

• Commercial insulation services
• Firestopping installation
• Weather barrier systems
• Spray foam insulation
• Expansion joint installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Commercial Insulation Installation Services: Project-based contract work for commercial construction projects. Revenue generated through competitive bidding on insulation, firestopping, air barrier, vapor barrier and thermal insulation solutions for office buildings, warehouses, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other commercial projects.
2. Consulting and Estimating Services: Assessment, recommendations, and quotes for insulation solutions. Technical expertise provided to contractors and building owners for project planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Insulation Contractors of WA (ICON) installs commercial building insulation, thermal and acoustical insulation, weather barriers, vapor barriers, firestopping joint sealants, spray foam insulation, expansion joint covers, and bathroom accessories for new construction and re-insulation projects. Services are delivered by company-employed estimators, project managers, and field installers across Washington and Oregon. The company holds AABA certification for water/air barriers, UL certification for firestopping, Washington contractor license INSULCW806QK, and Oregon CCB license 233334.

Product overview

ICON Insulation Contractors of WA is a full-service commercial insulation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of insulation and building envelope solutions. The core offerings include Building Insulation (new construction and re-insulation), Thermal Insulation, Acoustical Insulation, Weather Barriers, Vapor Barriers, Fire Stopping Joint Sealants, Spray Foam Insulation, Expansion Joints, and Bathroom Accessories. The company specializes in both installation services and certified products for commercial construction projects including offices, schools, healthcare facilities, warehouses, and industrial buildings throughout Washington and Oregon since 1989.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Lower operating costs through improved energy efficiency
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IBP (Installation Brands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989As a member of the IBP family of companies, Insulation Contractors of WA has access to world-class products and materials, technical expertise, and industry-leading resources for commercial insulation projects. IBP provides the backing and support infrastructure that enables the company to deliver quality insulation solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Performance Contracting Group: One of the largest U.S. specialty contractors delivering commercial insulation, firestopping, and weather barrier scopes; competes directly for the same general contractor and owner relationships on Pacific Northwest commercial projects, but at substantially greater national scale.

Direct peers

• IBP (Installation Brands) family of companies: The parent network of which Insulation Contractors of WA is a member; sibling branches operate commercial insulation, firestopping, and weather barrier services under shared branding, products, and operating standards.
• Helix Group: Commercial insulation, firestopping, and weather barrier contractor serving the Pacific Northwest and broader Western U.S.; directly comparable in scope of services, target customers, and Division 7 specifications.
• Loenbro Insulation & Specialty Services: Specialty contractor delivering commercial insulation, firestopping, and building envelope services across the Western U.S.; directly comparable in project type, certifications, and Division 7 scope.
• Trio Insulation: Commercial insulation and building envelope contractor offering thermal, acoustical, weather barrier, and firestopping services to general contractors and property owners; directly comparable in service mix and customer base.

Regional players

• Apple Insulation: Regional commercial and industrial insulation contractor in the Pacific Northwest, offering thermal, acoustical, and spray foam insulation comparable to ICON's core services within a similar Washington/Oregon geography.
• Greenawalt Insulation: Pacific Northwest-based commercial and industrial insulation contractor providing thermal, acoustical, and weather barrier installation services; competes for the same general contractor and developer relationships in WA and OR.
• Northwest Insulation: Regional commercial insulation installer serving the Pacific Northwest with comparable thermal, acoustical, and spray foam capabilities for office, warehouse, and institutional projects.

Emerging players

• Acoustical Surfaces: Specialty provider of acoustical insulation, soundproofing, and noise control products and installation; overlaps with ICON's acoustical insulation scope for commercial interiors where sound attenuation is required.

Others

• Baker Roofing Company: Adjacent building envelope contractor offering roofing, insulation, and weatherproofing services; comparable only in building envelope scope and not a direct insulation competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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