What exactly is Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) and why should you use it in your Home or Business?
Spray polyurethane foam, commonly referred to as SPF, is a sprayapplied
insulating foam plastic that is installed as a liquid and then expands many
times its original volume. SPF formulas can be tweaked to have many different
physical properties depending on the use desired. For example, the same basic
raw materials can make an insulation foam that is semi-rigid and soft to
the touch, also create a high density roofing foam that is resistant to foot
traffic and water.
Specialized equipment is used to apply the SPF and proper technical training
is important in order to get the best results.
SPF is the king of building material multi-tasking. In insulation, it can provide
high levels of R-value, while providing air barriers and assistance in moisture
control in buildings.
In roofing, it insulates and eliminates thermal bridging through fasteners or
gaps in decking, while providing a long-lasting roofing system that has a
life that can be extended by re-coating an average of 15 years.
As a result SPF is used in a wide variety of applications including (but not
limited to): roofing, air barriers, commercial and residential insulation
in walls, ceilings, attics and basements, industrial insulation such as pipes
and tanks, cold storage facilities, freezers, walk-in coolers, climate controlled
buildings such as mushroom farms or produce storage, clean rooms, flotation
for boats, ships, barges, floating docks, etc. and much more. Higher density
SPF systems have even been used to increase the structural strength of wings
in airplanes.
So what is SPF? SPF is a remarkably versatile material that provides proven solutions
to a great range of challenges in the construction and manufacturing industries.