What is ECOFOAM ?
ECOFOAM is a two component, closed-cell spray applied polyurethane foam
insulation
material having the highest thermal resistance value among readily
available
insulation materials. It is a cost effective and versatile way to
insulate all
kinds of areas including hard to reach spaces. The polyurethane system
is
produced directly on the substrate using a spray process forming a
continuous,
even layer with no joints or gaps, eliminating thermal bridges.
CHEMICAL
COMPONENTS
- MDI (methylene di-isocayanate)
- Polyol Blend (polyol, catalysts, surfactants, fire retardant, blowing agent)
Why choose ECOFOAM ?
- SEAMLESS – it forms no gaps, no joints and connections when it is applied properly and evenly by spraying or by pouring.
- SELF-FLASHING – it expands and seals multiple penetrations, eliminating the use of additional flashing materials.
- LIGHTWEIGHT – it weighs approximately 1.2 kg per m2. Thus it will not add additional stress to the roofing system if applied on roofs.
- EASILY MAINTAINED – can be easily cleaned and maintained. It is easy to repair since damages on the Ecofoam are localized; repair can be done on the damaged part without the need of removing the entire foam system.
- SUSTAINABLE – Ecofoam offers low life cycle cost and offers many years of service life.
- ENERGY-EFFICIENT – Ecofoam is considered as one of the commercially available foam products to have the highest insulating R-value per inch. With typical values ranging from R 5.6 to R 8 per inch, Ecofoam provides efficient insulation; thus helps in saving electricity cost by maintaining coolness.
- VERSATILE – Ecofoam can be applied over a wide variety of clean substrates and can conform to any shapes of a substrate.
- ELIMINATES AIR LEAKS. - Air leakage contributes around 30% of a home's annual cooling costs; also to problems with moisture, noise, dust and pollutants. Ecofoam eliminates air leakage by effectively sealing the building envelope to create an optimal energy-efficient and healthy environment.
- REDUCES WIND UPLIFT. - Ecofoam is self-flashing and offers 100% adhesion. This enables the foam to grip the building walls, thereby holding tight in the face of high winds. Roofs with SPF resists roof uplift during high wind events.
- VAPOR RETARDER. - Ecofoam functions as Class II vapor retarder at greater than two (2) inch thickness. This limits the potential for vapor condensation within walls.
- REDUCES SOUND TRANSMISSION. - When properly installed, Ecofoam forms an air-tight seal, void – free walls that prevents air leaks and greatly reduces noise transmission through walls. The Sound Transmission Coefficient (STC) is 43. This means that loud speech is audible but not understandable; it is an onset of privacy.
- QUICK AND NON-DISRUPTIVE – Ecofoam cures in less than 5 minutes and its spray application could cover a minimum of 150 sq. m. per day per machine. It does not disrupt any on going construction activities especially during above the roof application.
- WATER DOES NOT MOVE LATERALLY – Ecofoam adheres fully to its substrates thateven if damaged, water can not travel under the foam roof.
- >90% CLOSED CELL CONTENT – Air and water particles cannot pass through the material thus preventing leakage and heat penetration.
- LOWEST THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY – Ecofoam has the lowest thermal conductivity among other insulating materials in the market having a value of 0.019 W/m-K. The lower the k-value the better is the insulating property of the material.
- ADDS SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL STRENGTH. Closed-cell SPF in wall cavity applications has increased racking strength by 330-400%.
- INHIBITS MOLD GROWTH. - Mold spores are always in the air and could endanger the structure if allowed to grow. Mold spores require three conditions to grow: Food, Oxygen, Water. Ecofoam inhibits or prevent the growth by removing any one of the conditions. Ecofoam is not a food source; Ecofoam limits air supply; and Ecofoam limits the potential of water condensation within the walls.