SPF is sustainable
Article Abstract:
Spray polyurethane foam is able to meet the requirements of sustainable roof systems. Spray foam features a high-R value and can be coated with reflective coating. Its benefits include lower heating and cooling costs, a positive effect on urban air quality and long life. Acrylic, silicone or polyurethane can act as a 'sacrificial barrier' to protect the foam barrier. The coating can be reconditioned after 12 to 18 years by cleaning the surface and the application of a new layer.
Publication Name: Roofing Siding Insulation
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0033-7129
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Better applications for SPF growth
Article Abstract:
Statistics gathered by the Alliance for the Polyurethane Industry and the National Roofing Contractors Assn indicate that spray polyurethane foam (SPR) roofing in building envelope applications have increased by over 45% since 1996. Roofing Siding and Insulation magazine reported that contractors' use of SPF has grown 36% since 1997. With the increasing use of SPF, there is a need to train workers on industry guidelines and standards.
Publication Name: Roofing Siding Insulation
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0033-7129
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
FM approves SPF in direct-to-deck applications
Article Abstract:
Factory Mutual (FM) Global's materials section has approved spray polyurethane foam (SPF) for direct application to Factory Mutual Research Approved steel roof decks in a number of constructions. The approval is expected to increase the demand for SPF since FM Global insures many Fortune 500 companies. The SPF tests were composed of small, intermediate and full-scale test protocols and included flammability and wind uplift tests.
Publication Name: Roofing Siding Insulation
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0033-7129
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Not so super supervision. Better late than now. Disputomania resolution
- Abstracts: Ray ban. Battling for control. Liquid asset
- Abstracts: Software to manage lead generation. Cendant sues former executives
- Abstracts: Cheoy Lee moving to new China site. Angler plans expansion, move to Hialeah. New home for Mainship
- Abstracts: Kevin Meister. Litton Marine Systems. Marine electronics manufacturers share views