Product Focus:
Insulation (August 2009)
Posted
08/1/2009
ACH Foam
Technologies
SecureTherm Composite Roof Insulation from ACH Foam Technologies is
a high-performance, lightweight and weather-resistant expanded
polystyrene roof insulation with a factory-applied durable
fiberglass facer to meet UL Class A requirements. Intended to
eliminate the need for cover boards in roof applications,
SecureTherm is ideal for low-slope applications employing all
mechanically fastened or ballasted single-ply and modified bitumen
systems. It has a stable R-value and is available in a variety of
thicknesses to meet virtually any R-value.
Carlisle
SynTec
Carlisle SynTec recently introduced SecurShield Polyiso Insulation
to its growing line of energy-efficient roof products. SecurShield
is a durable insulation product that can be applied directly to
wood decks for either a Class A or Class B fire rating without the
need for a fire-rated slipsheet or gypsum cover board. Featuring a
rigid, closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam core laminated to
polymer-coated glass facers, SecurShield provides premium fire
resistance, moisture resistance and wind uplift performance.
CertainTeed
Corp.
CertainTeed's new CertaSpray Foam Insulation plays a critical role
in helping building professionals tailor solutions to meet specific
needs. Offered in both open- and closed-cell formulas, CertaSpray
creates an air seal and can be used in whole house and building
applications or in combination with fiberglass insulation. By
reducing air leakage, CertaSpray minimizes hot and cold spots and
provides outstanding comfort and indoor air quality by impeding the
penetration of moisture and outdoor allergens. Consisting of a
two-component foam insulation, CertaSpray is sprayed into a
building cavity and quickly expands to fill every opening that can
potentially leak air. The open-cell formula expands to create a
soft, flexible insulation, and the closed-cell formula results in a
hard, rigid consistency that provides added structural integrity to
walls. CertaSpray helps meet Energy Star requirements.
Dow Building
Solutions
The THERMAX Wall System from Dow Building Solutions can help
commercial steel stud building achieve greater energy efficiency
and a reduced carbon footprint. The integrated wall system features
continuous exterior insulation, a water-resistive layer and an air
barrier in one solution. The THERMAX Wall System provides a
continuous thermal barrier that insulates both the wall cavity and
steel studs (which transfer heat 10times faster than wood studs)
and moves the dew point from within the wall cavity to the
exterior. The system's R-9 to R-24 values contribute to LEED
credits.
SOPREMA
Inc.
SopraRock from SOPREMA is an insulating material composed of
natural basalt rock and recycled slag that is noncombustible, water
repellent and noncorrosive. SopraRock insulation minimizes
emissions released into the environment during a fire. SopraRock is
available in both mono-density and duel-density versions, both of
which may be impregnated with a layer of bitumen that is compatible
with a torch- or mop-applied membrane.
HIGH-R Inc.
HIGH-R's Insulated Ceiling System can help metal building owners
dramatically reduce heating and cooling costs, meet green building
standards and achieve a high-end interior look. The HIGH-R
Insulated Ceiling System panels are attached to clips at the base
of roof purlins and a patented manifold fills the cavity above the
panels with approved fiberglass blowing wool insulation, giving the
ceiling system an insulation value up to R-42. The Insulated
Ceiling System is installed after the roof decking, eliminating
weather delays common with typical metal building insulation
methods. The system is FDA approved for use in food processing
facilities and GSA approved for government buildings. Additionally,
it may qualify for energy-efficiency tax credits and can be
retrofitted to most existing metal buildings.
Knauf
Insulation
Knauf Insulation offers EcoBatt Glasswood Insulation with ECOSE
Technology for metal building applications. The ECOSE Technology is
based on rapidly renewable bio-based materials; delivers superior
environmental sustainability; reduces binder embodied energy; and
contains no phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colors.
Along with the ECOSE Technology, the insulation is made with sand
and post-consumer recycled bottle glass.
Owens
Corning
Owens Corning increased the recycled content in its FOAMULAR
products from 15 to 20 percent. FOAMULAR rigid foam insulation for
exterior walls contains hundreds of millions of densely packed air
cells to provide exceptional thermal performance. It's virtually
impervious to moisture, preventing loss of R-value due to moisture
penetration. It can be scored and snapped, cut or sawed with common
tools. Additionally, the FOAMULAR insulation production process
recycles 100 percent of its own scrap, leaving no foam waste to be
taken to landfills.
www.achfoam.com; www.carlisle-syntec.com; www.certainteed.com; www.dowbuildingsolutions.com; www.thermaxtotalwall.com; www.soprema.us; www.high-r.com; www.knaufi nsulation.us; www.owenscorning.com