EARTHANE technical information
Closed Cell
vs. Open Cell Foams

It is important to know the differences between open and closed cell urethane foams. If you are purchasing or specifying urethane foam for a home or commercial building, you must identify whether you will use .05 lb. /cu. ft., open cell foam, or 1.7 to 2.0 lb. /cu. ft. closed cell foam. This makes a difference in performance, application methods, and cost.

With the open-cell vs. closed-cell issue, there are two major factors to understand and consider.

This document is adapted from SprayFoam.com, with additions and changes made in blue.
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Residential Application Guidelines

The purpose of this document is to help clarify construction methodology for the best integration of sprayed EARTHANE foam in the whole construction process. This document is adapted from another document developed by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1999. Changes have been made to better utilize the capabilities and qualities of EARTHANE foam insulation.
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EARTHANE
Product Data Sheet
Includes physical characteristics, reactivity characteristics, liquid component properties, and fire hazard classification.
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Assorted Technical
PDF Documents
(from various sources as Noted
in Documents)

Use of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam in Buildings
[pdf format]

SPF Building Envelope
[pdf format]

Thermal Barriers For The Spray Polyurethane Foam Industry
[pdf format]

NRC-SPFReport
[pdf format]

ICBO Evaluation Report
[pdf format]


MONOKOTE Z3306
Thermal Barrier
[pdf format]


MONOKOTE Z3306
Specification
[pdf format]

 


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