Key Benefits

Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is a type cellular plastic fabricated as a product of a catalyzed chemical reaction of two liquid chemicals polyisocyanate (A component) and polyhydroxyl compounds (B component).  It is fabricated by mixing the two chemical components A and B together to form polymeric plastic foam insulation.   These products have many uses and are commonly encountered by most people every day.  The two major classes of polyurethane foams are flexible foams and ridge foams.  Some very common uses of flexible foams are used in bedding, seat cushions, and carpet padding.  Ridge foams are mostly commonly used to make building products such as wall insulations, wall panels, and commercial roofs. 

Offers Long-Term Energy Savings

Your investment in Spray Polyurethane Foam will reap long-term returns in saved energy dollars, comfort, and control of your indoor air quality, health and safety for the life of your home.  Because of the efficiency of this products insulating ability, your buildings heating and cooling equipment works more efficiently using less fuel and maintaining a consistent and uniform temperature.  

The Highest R-value available

 Ridge Spray Polyurethane Foams (SPF) when used in walls as insulation offer several performance and money saving advantages over more common insulations such a fiberglass batts and cellulose products.  SPF foams are a more efficient insulation by offering more R-value per inch then any other insulation.  The R-7 per inch offered by SPF insulation adds additional value to the building envelope by its ability to stop air infiltration from penetrating the building. 

What is R-Value and Why is it Important?

 R-value is the most common expression of the thermal conductivity of insulation.  Simply stating it is a measure of how good your insulating material is at reducing heat loss.   The way an R-value is determined is by finding an insulations k-factor.  A k-factor is a measure of thermal conductivity, which refers to the heat transfer of a material.  R=1/k

Eliminates Air Infiltration and Moisture Build UP

 According to the Department of Energy, up to 40-50% of a home’s energy loss can occur through the building envelope, not just through windows and doors.  Slight imperfections in the buildings structure such as framing; changes in temperature and pressure within the home can create air movement within the stud cavity that will reduce the energy efficiency of fibrous or large open celled insulations systems.  Along with air, moisture can enter the building cavity, condense and create structural as well as heath concerns.  Spray Polyurethane will not permit the uncontrolled movement of air and moisture through your walls. 

Meets Building Code Requirements

 Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation materials meet all three national building codes and will perform for the life of your building.  Its exceptional thermal and structural characteristics will save you money on your energy bills and add strength and durability to your buildings.

 Can Help to Create a Healthier Living Environment

 Spray Polyurethane insulation can protect your living environment from unwanted moisture build-up and condensation caused by warm moist air meeting cool dry air within the building envelopes stud wall cavities and attic space.  Guardian Polymers can effectively seal your home against unwanted moisture.  You can now use modern ventilation techniques to create the best indoor environment for your living space, which is free of excess moisture and airborne pathogens like molds and mildews.    

“Spray polyurethane foam insulation can be applied to a home under construction and will not only insulate, but also reduce air leakage in the building envelope.”

                        US Department of Energy Insulation Fact Sheet, August 1997

Spray polyurethane foam alone “…can provide an air-and water-tight barrier.”