WHAT’S THE ADVANTAGES OF USING POLYURETHANE FOAM?

Oct 25, 2023 Leave a message

The opinion that polyurethane foam is the most effective insulation on the market is very widespread and has a fairly solid basis. Indeed, polyurethane foam has low thermal conductivity. This figure can reach 0.26 - 0.37 W/m×°C, depending on the composition and equipment used, as well as the thickness of the insulation layer.

 

Excellent adhesion. The foam is applied to the base by spraying and does not require additional fixation. That is why it is possible to insulate a roof, walls or facade within 24 hours. To perform insulation, our employees carefully prepare the surface: clean it and degrease it.

 

Quick application. In this regard, lightweight polyurethane foam has no competitors. Of course, the speed of application of liquid foam depends on the configuration of the walls, the number of floors of the building, and so on. However, other insulation options cannot provide similar results.

 

Efficiency of polyurethane foam insulation. Thanks to the application method, the lightweight foam can be sprayed onto objects of any shape and into hard-to-reach areas. In this case, the process leaves virtually no waste, and the coating is smooth and seamless. This simplifies subsequent work with the surface, and also increases the efficiency of the thermal insulation layers.

 

Long service life. We are talking mainly about polyurethane foam with a closed-cell structure. Provided that all operating requirements are met, the coating can last for several decades without the need for restoration.

 

Biological resistance. If the technology for applying polyurethane foam has been followed, then the thermal insulation coating is protected from mold. The fact is that when using liquid components, condensation does not accumulate, and the material itself does not accumulate moisture from the air. It is also important that rodents cannot build nests in a layer of closed-cell polyurethane.

 

Environmentally friendly. Closed cell polyurethane is often considered a toxic material. This is wrong. The fact is that only the original components of the composition are toxic (they belong to hazard groups 2 and 3). However, once mixed, reacted and cured, they produce a completely safe polyurethane.