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Polyurethane Foam
Polyurethane foam seals cracks, crevices and
seams around the perimeter of your home, giving you valuable protection from
unmanaged air infiltration, drafts and damaging moisture accumulation in your
walls. Proven more effective than conventional insulation products. Spray
polyurethane insulation forms a seamless bond with building components to create
a structurally sound, uniform, air-infiltration barrier. Polyurethane foam’s
unique physical properties perform in even the most extreme hot or cold
climates. Polyurethane foam provides a complete, seamless building envelope,
creating a more comfortable indoor environment for the life of your home.
Advantages of Polyurethane
- Abrasion resistant
Parts made of polyurethane will often outwear other materials by a margin of 5
to 50/one when severe abrasion is a factor. It has been proven to be vastly
superior to rubber plastics and metal in many applications.
Oil and solvent resistant
Polyurethane has excellent resistance to oils, solvents, fats, greases and
gasoline.
- Load bearing
capacity
Polyurethane has a higher load-bearing capacity than any conventional rubber.
Because of this characteristic, it is an ideal material for load wheels, heavy
duty couplings, metal-forming pads, shock pads, expansion joints and machine
mounts.
- Tear resistant
Tear-strength ranges between 500-100 Ibs./linear inch, which is far superior
to rubbers. As a result, urethane is often used as drive belts, diaphragms,
roll covers, cutting pads, gaskets and chute liners.
- Weather resistant
Polyurethane has outstanding resistance to oxygen, ozone, sunlight and general
weather conditions. *additional protection with elastomeric coatings
- Excellent noise
abatement properties
The hard urethanes are now being used as gears in products where engineers
desire sound reduction. The soft urethanes are used to replace rubbers for
improved sound/vibration dampening.
- Flex-Life
Most formulations offer extremely high flex-life and can be expected to
outlast other elastomer materials where this feature is an important
requirement. Dust boots, bellows, diaphragms, belts, couplings and similar
products are made from urethane for this reason.
- Electrical
properties
Polyurethane has excellent electrical insulating properties and is used
successfully in many moulded wire and cable harness assemblies.
- Heat and cold
resistant
Continuous use above 225°F is not recommended nor is urethane recommended in
hot water over 175°F. At low temperatures, polyurethane will remain flexible
down to -90°F.

Roofing
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Polyurethane for roofing is
sprayed onto the roof as a liquid, it forms a single continuous structure that
is seamless and very stable. SPF requires a clean surface for proper
application. It must be dry, free of contaminants like oil, and properly
fastened to the substrate in accordance with the proper building codes. A
protective elastomeric top coat is required which is typically sprayed on as
well, but it is also possible to be applied with hand or power rollers.
Foam roofing has many
advantages over traditional roofing methods for example:
- Seamless
Polyurethane foam is applied as a liquid, creating a single monolithic
membrane that covers the entire roof. There are no seams or joints, the source
of the majority of leaks in traditional roofs.
- Flexible
The
foam can be sprayed onto virtually any surface, irregularly shaped roofs and
protrusions are readily taken care of.
- Lightweight
Foam roofing typically weighs around 50 lbs. per square, versus 800 lbs. for a
built-up roof and 100 lbs. for ballasted single-ply roofs.
- Thermal Insulation
SPF has the best insulating properties available for commercial construction
today.
- Sustainability
Foamed roofs require a minimum of upkeep, creating little waste and have an
indefinite lifespan.
Installation
The "A" and "B" components of SPF are mixed at the spray gun, and are applied in
what are known as "passes". A pass is a single application of foam and can vary
in thickness from 1/2 inch to 1 inch or so. Therefore, SPF roofs that are
several inches thick are applied in multiple passes.

Durability
When most people hear of a "foam" roof, they automatically think of the type of
soft foam similar to that used for seat cushions and are concerned that they
won't be able to walk on it without causing problems or damaging the roof. Foam
roofs are very durable and can handle foot and construction traffic as well as
other roofs. They are still susceptible to damage from dropped tools just as any
other roof but can often be repaired with some simple polyurethane caulking.

Floatation
Application
Polyurethane Foam is used in numerous marine
applications. The high strength to weight ratio plus its inherent resistance to
gasoline and oil makes it an excellent choice as an integral part of the
manufacture of boats, buoys, docks, and flotation devices. The adhesiveness of
this product is superb. In addition, a cubic foot of a nominal two pound density
Polyurethane Foam will support approximately sixty ( 60 ) pounds of dead weight
in water. Polyurethane Foam can be sprayed or poured and systems can be tailored
to meet most application requirements.

Decorative & Visual
Application
Polyurethane can be created to replicate traditional brick and stone design
patterns in popular colors, finishes and textures. External walls and internal
fixtures can be created with polyurethane.

Landscaping & Environmental
ApplicationPolyurethane
can be a great alternative for landscaping rocks, walkways, or other visual
additions to your property. Another great use for this product is the ability
to hide common eyesores of the property such as:
- Wells/Septic
- Septic Tank Risers

- Chlorinator Pipes
- Utility Boxes
- Electric Transformers
- Telephone Boxes
- Manholes
- Motors, Pumps
- Backflow Preventers
- Surveillance Equipment
- Pest control boxes for restaurants and
hotels,
- Flood Lights

Foundation
Application
Polyurethane injection can be performed from the inside of the foundation wall,
eliminating the destruction of landscaping. There are no health concerns with
this material as it is non-toxic and odorless.
Using a pressure seal method insures all cracks and leaks have been properly
sealed and isolated effectively.

Movie Set Design
Polyurethanes vast versatility lends
themselves to on-site or studio production of needed settings. The savings can
be considerable when compared to the cost involved to shoot the actual setting.
Polyurethanes can be formulated to provide physical properties for structural
applications such as facades to lightweight boulders to the replication of tree
bark, to exacting duplications of extinct animals are possible with
Polyurethanes.

HVAC
Polyurethane foam can help save money on
equipment costs, too. With polyurethane foam insulation, you may be able to
downsize your investment in the mechanical heating and cooling equipment you
need. For example, in the polyurethane foam house, a 60,000 BTU furnace could
provide the same indoor comfort level as a more costly 80,000 BTU unit.
Polyurethane foam is a smart investment, right from the start.
- Polyurethane foam completely and
efficiently insulates and seals around penetrations through the building
framework, such as electrical outlets and plumbing fixtures.
- Polyurethane foam creates a protective
thermal envelope around your living space.
- Polyurethane foam provides your home
with a fully sealed, seamless barrier against wind and the intrusion of air
and thermal driven moisture.
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