A cellular polymer insulation material that expands when applied, providing superior thermal performance and air sealing properties.

Urethane Foam is a cellular polymer insulation material that expands when applied, providing superior thermal performance and air sealing properties by creating a continuous barrier that eliminates thermal bridges and air infiltration. This advanced insulation material consists of polyurethane that has been chemically foamed to create millions of tiny cells filled with insulating gas, resulting in one of the highest R-values per inch of any insulation material available. Urethane foam is an essential component in high-performance building construction where it provides exceptional thermal insulation, air sealing, moisture control, and structural enhancement, making it indispensable for energy-efficient buildings, retrofit applications, specialty insulation needs, and any construction project where superior thermal performance and air tightness are critical for building performance and energy efficiency.

Urethane foam is utilized in various construction and insulation applications including spray foam insulation where it is applied directly to walls, roofs, and other surfaces to create seamless insulation barriers, rigid foam board applications where pre-formed panels provide continuous insulation for foundations and exterior walls, cavity fill applications where foam is injected into wall cavities to eliminate air gaps and thermal bridges, roofing systems where it provides both insulation and waterproofing in single membrane applications, specialty applications including irregular spaces, mechanical equipment insulation, and hard-to-reach areas, and retrofit projects where it can be applied over existing insulation to improve thermal performance. Each application requires specific foam formulations and application methods based on performance requirements and building conditions.

The types and characteristics of urethane foam include open-cell foam that provides excellent air sealing with moderate R-values and sound dampening properties, closed-cell foam that offers the highest R-values, moisture resistance, and structural strength, low-density foams that provide cost-effective insulation for large areas, medium-density foams that balance performance and cost for most applications, high-density foams that provide maximum insulation value and structural properties, and specialty formulations including fire-retardant, low-VOC, and bio-based foams for specific performance or environmental requirements. Selection depends on application needs, climate conditions, and performance objectives.

Fun Fact: Spray urethane foam can expand to 30-60 times its liquid volume within seconds of application, and NASA has used specialized urethane foams for spacecraft insulation due to their exceptional thermal properties.

• Foam Board Insulation
• Insulating Foam Sealant
• Urethane