Conclusion

Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation has been shown to provide a high performance solution for a full variety of building types in multiple locations in those buildings. It has also been shown to readily and easily meet or exceed code requirements for fire safety and energy performance.

When specifying SPF insulation, it is important to include all of the following:

• Indicate the design thickness or the total installed R-value required on the drawings and in the specifications.

• Specify either low-density open cell SPF or medium-density closed cell SPF

• Identify the air barrier requirements

• State if the product is also acting as a vapor retarder in the assemblies where it is applied

• Request submittals showing that Building Code Approved Products are being used

• Require that trained applicators are used as recognized by industry groups

• Similarly require that applicators are authorized by the SPF insulation manufacturer

Designed and specified properly, SPF insulation can meet many performance requirements and provide the owner with a high performance, cost effective building over its full life span.

The proper design and specification of SPF insulation ensures a high performance building envelope with continuous control of thermal, moisture, and air sealing properties in one product.

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