PolyUrethane Foam Insulation is a spray applied cellular plastic that forms a continuous, monolithic insulation and air barrier on walls, around corners, and on contoured surfaces. Sprayed in place rigid foam adheres tenaciously to most surfaces, forming a seamless permanent insulating system even around the most difficult shapes. This product can be used on the outside of buildings or in the stud walls of houses, new or retrofit construction.
Polyurethane foam exceeds the requirements of a Type III air-barrier as proposed by the NRCC. The Department of Energy (DOE) has documented that more than 40% of energy loss in residential construction is due mainly to air leakage. Polyurethane foam fills the cracks, gaps, and small openings typically found in the building envelope, hence this conditioned air loss would be eliminated.
The high compressive strength of sprayed in place rigid foam contributes toward the structural integrity of stud wall construction, which significantly increases the racking strength of stud walls (metal or wood). Depending on the wall configuration, the usage of sprayed in place rigid foam can increase the racking strength of the wall by over 200 percent.