Spray Polyurethane Foam as a Continuous Insulation (CI) Solution
Sponsored by Huntsman Building Solutions | By Andrew A. Hunt
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Designing a continuous insulations barrier can present a challenge when trying to ensure that all connections and transitions are properly sealed. Spray foam insulation can provide a cost-effective and simple one-stop solution to designing and installing an effective continuous insulation strategy. Foam insulation can outperform other traditional types of insulation and also be easier and faster to install that rigid foam board, decreasing construction time and improving thermal performance of the building.
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Huntsman Building Solutions was born in May 2020, following Huntsman’s acquisition of leading North American spray polyurethane foam (SPF) company Icynene-Lapolla in February 2020. Icynene-Lapolla has been integrated with Demilec, also a market leader in SPF applications and which Huntsman acquired in 2018. Together, the businesses are now one of the world’s leading SPF providers and the fifth largest insulation manufacturer. The Huntsman Building Solutions brand name was announced in May and the combined Business now provides customers with an unmatched offering of energy-saving open-cell and closed-cell SPF products, for residential and commercial property owners.
Originally published in Engineering News-Record
Originally published in April 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Define both options of foam insulation products (SPF/Rigid Board) for exterior CI project application.
- Learn about the installation and performance advantages of SPF vs. Rigid Foam Board.
- Investigate the use of SPF to achieve multiple performance traits in one product including thermal, air, and water resistance.
- Recognize the installed cost advantages of SPF vs. Rigid Foam Board.
