Closed cell spray foam insulation for architects and engineers

 

Closed-cell spray foam offers you the following benefits:

A spray foam roofing system not only reduces overall installation time, it reduces labor requirements. It costs less. Spray foam roofing systems can be highly reflective of the sun and have the highest R-value per inch of any roof system, which adds up to lower heating and cooling costs. Spray foam roof systems have better dimensional stability and compressive strength. They stand up to heavy foot traffic, and they resist even severe weather conditions such as hail and high winds. Consider spray foam roofing system in your next design project; it is clearly the new standard in the industry. 

Flexibility - The many unique properties of closed-cell spray foam allow designers the freedom to apply it on the interior or exterior of the structure. Spray foam is lightweight and very adaptable to uniquely shaped structures and difficult-to-flash penetrations. Spray foam roofs can be finished in a variety of colors and textures.

HVAC equipment downsizing - Tightening the building envelope enables the use of smaller HVAC equipment. Spray foaming the roof will increase energy savings and provide the opportunity to further downsize the HVAC. In addition, both Oak Ridge National labs (ORNL) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) document the energy performance and savings from spray foam systems.

Construction simplification - Closed-cell spray foam can meet code requirements as an air barrier, water barrier and vapor retarder as well as insulation. It also eliminates much of the caulking, taping and sealing requirements.

Fast, green installation - Closed-cell spray foam can reduce construction time because it can fulfill multiple building envelope requirements in one seamless monolithic application. It produces no harmful ozone depleting emissions and it is not a VOC by US federal standards. It also reduces waste because it is sprayed on-site and is efficiently transported as bulk liquid.

Wide range of applications - Use closed-cell spray foam on wood, masonry and metal framed walls, either between the studs or on the exterior sheathing. Use it on the exterior of block walls, ceilings, floors, on the underside or on top of roofs. Use it in crawl spaces, basements and foundations.

 

Resources

Business and Beyond

Featured on History Channel and Discovery Channel are interviews with Honeywell and BaySystems regarding spray polyurethane foam insulation performance and environmental features and benefits.
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Commercial Air Barrier White Paper

New requirements in energy codes, coupled with requirements for better performance, underscore the importance of air barriers for commercial-building performance and code compliance. The RS Means data shown in this whitepaper demonstrate that use of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF) as a key component in air-barrier assemblies provides good performance characteristics as well as cost and construction advantages. Learn more in this significant review of industry data.
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Commercial insulation Calculator

The commercial roofing calculator allows you to do side-by-side comparisons and analysis of various types of commercial roof systems. It calculates R-value and energy efficiency based on the complete roof assembly and building location.
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Commercial Blog

Blog - Commercial Closed-cell spray foam insulation and roofing with Mason Knowles.
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SPF Roofing and Insulation Systems

Learn about the history and testing of ccSPF (closed-cell spray polyurethane foam) roof and wall systems. Discover the energy savings, durability, R-value, structural strength and the 9-steps to evaluate and select a roofing contractor.
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Fundamentals of closed-cell spray foam insulation

Closed-cell spray foam insulation 101.
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