Spf is typically composed of two chemical components that, when combined in prescribed ratios by a properly trained and. Scope this guidance document is intended to help individuals understand what factors to consider when removing highpressure spray polyurethane foama spf. Our chemical systems are generally supplied in 55gallon drums or 275gallon totes and require industrial proportioning equipment for application. The foam is easy to control and apply only where you want it. The following application instructions will help improve the ef. Your contractor, selected systems manufacturer and local code agencies can assist you, as each project must be assessed individually. There is a lot of crossover between the two, but this materials use as a packaging material not an insulation material gives merit to keeping this article separate. Spray polyurethane foam in external envelopes of buildings. More than 43 years of experience in the polyurethane industry as a contractor, materialsupplier manufacturer, equipment manufacturer, and trade association professional chairman of astm subcommittee on spray polyurethane foam roofing chairman of spfa consultants committee chairman of astm task group for the spray polyurethane. If you are a basf qualified contractor, please register below.
There are many different catalysts with numerous industrial applications, from. As part of this multiyear program, a new spray polyurethane foam health and safety website. Applications foam and coating application guidelines, specifications, details, drawings, equipment, and training. Spray polyurethane foam, commonly known as spf, is derived from the reaction of an isocyanate component and a polyol resin component. When the two liquids combined, a chemical reaction occurs which creates a rigid or semirigid foam. While spf roofing is not the most known type of roofing material, the technology has been around since the early 1960s for industrial, commercial, and residential. Fairfax, virginia 22030 703 225 3477 o 703 225 3333 f 703 399 5671 c.
Apply polyurethane foam within the temperature ranges and relative humidity recommended by the manufacturer. A wide range of spray polyurethane foam systems are available in various densities, each exhibiting different temperature limitations, combustibility characteristics, etc. Polyurethane foam manufacturer specialty products, inc. In addition to demonstrating that a company is operating in compliance with local requirements, two commitments to safety and professionalism have all field personnel complete a chemical. Application surface should be clean, dry, and free of oil or other contaminants. Spray polyurethane foam spf is a spray applied plastic that can form a continuous insulation and air sealing barrier on walls, roofs, around corners and other surfaces. Sure, contractors know that disposal of drums must always proceed in accordance with the foam manufacturers instructions, but do they know that since empty drums are potentially hazardous, its crucial that. Running your business contracts, overtime, employeeindependent contractor, insurance and litigation robert j.
About spray polyurethane foam alliance founded in 1987 originally as the polyurethane foam contractors division, the spray polyurethane foam alliance spfa is the collective voice, along with the educational and technical resource, for the spray polyurethane foam industry. Polyurethane spray foam machines, also commonly referred to as proportioners, are highly sophisticated pieces of spray foam equipment. The architectspecifier handbook the application and benefits of by commercial thermal solutions, inc. The process of installation requires specialized knowledge, skills, equipment. Guidance on the removal and disposal of highpressure spf insulation 2 a. The spray polyurethane foam professional certification program spfa pcp has and will undertake reasonable efforts to make available up todate versions of the program documents posted at all documents andor materials provided under the spfa pcp are subject to change at the sole. The reaction to apply spf, the isocyanate a and the resin blend b are pumped through a proportioning pump and heated. Spf insulation is energyefficient, but is it safe for. Guidance on best practices for the installation of spray. The basf two component application process features a wide range of specially formulated polyurethane spray foam offerings that meet specific site and surface requirements. Spray polyurethane foam aggregate systems for new and. Duratite spray polyurethane roofing foams are 245fablown, zero ozonedepleting zeroodp, closed cell spray polyurethane foam systems. Drafting and negotiating effective contracts robert j. However, exposures to spfs key ingredient, isocyanates and other spf chemicals in vapors, aerosols, and dust.
Spf insulation is known to resist heat transfer extremely well and offers a highly effective solution in reducing unwanted air infiltration. Our products are used in many diverse applications by primarily original equipment manufacturers throughout north america. This product is available through polyurethane foam manufacturer specialty products, inc. Titebond weathermaster superfoam 100, 200 and 600 are low pressure, medium density, twocomponent spray polyurethane foams. When applying polyurethane foam, aim spray gun nearly perpendicular to the surface to keep overspray to a minimum. Closedcell spray polyurethane foam metro interiors. Enveloseal spray foam contributes to sustainable, green building practices and usgbc leed points. These components pass through heated hoses to a mixing spray gun and are spray applied to a substrate e. The contractor, in the case of spray polyurethane foam applications, fabricates the product on site in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Spf helps seal cracks, gaps and penetrations in the building. Controlling air infiltration can reduce tenant complaints by providing a safer, healthier, more comfortable indoor environment. Spray polyurethane foam, more commonly referred to as spf, is a material thats sprayed as a liquid so it can expand into a foam, creating a solid layer across an existing roof. Foam lok is a twocomponent, closedcell, polyurethane foam system specifically designed to. The spray foam coalition, part of the american chemistry councils center for the polyurethanes industry, pfa s multilevel certi. Spray application the spray foam applicator controls the.
Homeownerenergycostallocations typesofspf sprayfoamcomesintwoforms. We supply two part, polyurethane and polyurea spray or cast systems. Low pressure spray foam is a high density, closedcell polyurethane foam packaged in disposable kits consisting of two chemical components component a. It is and shall remain the policy of the spray polyurethane foam alliance spfa, and it is the continuing responsibility of every. For many spray polyurethane foam spf insulation and roofing businesses, polyurethane spray foam machines serve as the backbone of the job site. Creatingcosteffective,energyefficient,greenbuildings.
Safety first f or spray polyurethane foam spf contractors, the job isnt done until the drum is properly disposed. Additionally, basf also offers a number of waterproofing or dampproof coating materials resulting in high performance, durable basf spf roofing systems for any climate that. Spray polyurethane foam spf insulation and how to use it. The spray foam coalition sfc champions the use of spray polyurethane foam in u.
Closedcellfoam sometimesknownastwopoundormediumdensityfoamhasa highrvalueofaround6perinch. Spray foam applicators that are trained well in processing material, application techniques, and equipment maintenance will be more productive, yield great profits, and build a stellar reputation among the building community. The spray foam applicators handbook paratus supply. This guide discusses the application of a seamless spray polyurethane foam spf roofing system with an aggregate covering. The architectspecifier handbook tiger foam insulation. In new construction projects the spray polyurethane foam is installed when the preparation of the perimeter wallroof are in place and in coordination with other building trades. Manufacturers of sprayed insulation browse companies that make sprayed insulation and view and download their free cad details, revit bim files, specifications and other content relating to sprayed insulation as well as other product information formated for the architectural community. Some spfs replace a portion of their polyols with recycled plastic bottles or renewable polyols made with soybean or castor oil. Spray polyurethane foam equipment guidelines spray polyurethane foam alliance 4400 fair lakes court, suite 105 fairfax, va 22033 revised april 2005 to order copies of this publication, call 8005236154 and request stock number ay 7. Protech spray polyurethane foam technical data sheet date of revision.
Open cell, icc class 1 rated, spray foam insulation. Spray polyurethane foam eliminates unwanted air leakage by sealing gaps, cracks and holes in the building envelope, improving energy efficiency and durability. Spray polyurethane foams in external envelopes of buildings presents, for the first time, a book focused on both the theoretical and practical design and applications of spray polyurethane foam spf use. Polyurethanes sustainable materials polyurethanes polyurethane raw materials polyolmdi processing pur foam transport 200km pur foam packaging pur foam approx 100mjkg 26 mjkg approx. Spf is a highlyeffective and widelyused insulation and air sealant. In fact, a spray foam machine is a vital piece of machinery and. Spray polyurethane foam spf is a highperformance insulation that provides integral air sealing and moisture control benefits in a single product application.
Twocomponent polyurethane foam kit 600 board feet spray. These systems improve energy efficiency and offer both a low lifecycle cost and environmental impact with almost no maintenance. Duratite spray foam rhino linings spray foam insulation. Medium density and light density spray polyurethane foam is a sitemanufactured material that is supplied to the candidate as two separate chemical components. Spray polyurethane foam spf is a manufacturedonsite form of building insulation that has gained some acceptance in recent years. The mixed liquid expands many times its original size.
The basf residential foam toolkit and roofing toolkit are now available online. Api bulletin ax119, mdibased polyurethane foam systems. Insure that the polyurethane foam from a previous lift has had time to thoroughly cure, especially at the. This articles content about spray foam as a building insulation is already discussed in spray foams insulation.
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