Friday, September 30, 2016

The Different Types Of Uses Of Spray Foam Insulation

By Timothy Patterson


Isocyanate and polyol resin are two of the main materials that are being used for spray foams. These materials react when they are mixed together and enlarges for up to 60 times its liquid volume when sprayed. The main advantage of expansion is very useful for packing certain materials and it would also form its shape. So by this, there is a high value of thermal insulating. And this also means that if the insulation product has a higher value, the insulation properties will be more potent.

One common ingredient that is used is polyurethane. Polyurethane has cells that have low conductivity gas. Polyurethanes are utilized for many industrial purposes and applications such as in shoe soles and also in cushions. Airplanes and buildings are making use of this as an insulator. Spray foam insulation blocks three heat transfers namely the convective, conductive, and radiant heat transfers.

The thermoset plastics will block the conductive heat transfer because it has a very loose bond of molecules. And also, the cells of spray may be filled with either open or close air cell foam. A thermoset foam has the capability to reflect a radiant heat because of reflective surfaces of the cell formation of foams. A spray also has the capability to air seal and one benefit of this air sealing is blocking convective heat transfer in both interior and exterior parts.

There are many applications of these and two most common are for packaging and building applications. It can be considered as a specialized package material especially for packing fragile items. These are used for protecting valuables such as vases, sculptures, computers, chandeliers, furniture, and some other things. And because of its expansion from 30 to 60 times, it can protect things in any size, weight, or form.

For building applications, this is an alternative for the traditional way of building insulating which is the fiber glass. The component mixture of polyol resin and isocyanate are sprayed onto wall cavities, holes, concrete slabs, and roof tiles. Polyurethane and polyisocyanurate are the two component types used in buildings which will minimize the air infiltration and will provide thermal insulation.

Polyurethane spray is classified into two different types. The medium density close cell and the light density open cell. The two types contain thermoset cellular plastics that also contain millions of tiny cells.

Light density open cell is frequently referred as the half pound foam. It is a semi firm substance and it has a sponge like structure that enlarges during installation. It also creates open and small cells which are consist of carbon dioxide. Because of the expansion, it may fill voids, cracks, and also crevices. These open cells are mostly applied to interior walls since it gives sound reduction via air leakage blocking.

The medium density close cell is also known as a two pound foam. This is a firm insulating material which is consist of a continuous thermal resistance. The typical color of this type is yellow. However, in Richardson, TX, specific types are required to have a unique color for identification.

Spray foams are applied in some countries to the bottom of roof tiles that have high pressure. Tiles are sealed together after spraying. Other uses of this aside from severe leaks are for a vast heat insulation of roofs.




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