Thermal Solutions

Spray Polyurethane Foam (“SPF”) is a spray-applied product that provides complete coverage and adheres to almost any substrate. It provides a complete air barrier, sealing all penetrations, with “R”-Values of 3.6 to 6.8 per inch, based on the product selected. SPF may also provide an “all in one” air and vapor barrier.

Two main types of SPF are available for walls or interior ceilings: 

Open Cell   “Half-Pound” (.5 lb.) Foam

Provides an “R Value” of 3.6/inch and is approved up to 10 inches.

Typical Applications Include:

  • Interior Stud Walls
  • Insulating Roof Decks or Attics
  • ​​Box Headers & Window Jambs

Product Lines Include:

  • Icynene Open and Closed Cell​​

Closed Cell    “Two-Pound” (2lb.) Foam

Provides an “R Value” of 6.0 to 7.2 per inch, and provides a Class II vapor retarder at 1.3 inches in thickness. This foam is more rigid and has stronger adhesive properties.

Typical Applications Include:

  • Metal Buildings / Pole Barns
  • Interior/Exterior Stud Walls​
  • ​Precast Tilt-Up Walls
  • ​Exterior Sheathing
  • CMU Masonry Brick Cavities
  • ​CMU Block Hollow Cavitie

Product Lines Include:

  • Elastospray / Walltite (BASF)
  • ​Stryofoam / Dow
  • InsulBloc / InsulStar (NCFI)
  • Foam-Lok (Lapolla)
  • Bayseal CC (Bayer)
  • ​Heatlok (Demilec)
  • Permax (Henry)
  • Tripolymer Foam (Block fill)