High density expanding polyurethane foam is being used in many ways in the building industry, from spray insulation, to concrete raising, soil stabilization, rigid paving repair, foundations, piles and even load bearing elements.
But how ‘green’ is it? It’s a chemical resin, right? Polyurethane foam is lightweight so it won’t overburden soil or foundations, yet it is extremely strong and durable. Most installation methods are quick, efficient, and require very little construction activity. Some polyurethane foams can also aid in achieving LEED® credits and prerequisites such as minimum and optimum energy performance (products can have high thermal characteristics of R5.5 to R6 per inch of thickness), management of construction waste (the waste, if any, generated from installation can be recycled), indoor environmental quality – specifically due to its typically low to zero VOC lab tests, and, depending on where your project site is located, regional materials.
For those looking to use high density polyurethane foam, Alberta has a few local manufacturers. Uretek in particular formulates their product on site, reducing the carbon footprint associated with plant manufacturing and transportation. For more information, see www.uretek.ca or www.greenalberta.ca.
But how ‘green’ is it? It’s a chemical resin, right? Polyurethane foam is lightweight so it won’t overburden soil or foundations, yet it is extremely strong and durable. Most installation methods are quick, efficient, and require very little construction activity. Some polyurethane foams can also aid in achieving LEED® credits and prerequisites such as minimum and optimum energy performance (products can have high thermal characteristics of R5.5 to R6 per inch of thickness), management of construction waste (the waste, if any, generated from installation can be recycled), indoor environmental quality – specifically due to its typically low to zero VOC lab tests, and, depending on where your project site is located, regional materials.
For those looking to use high density polyurethane foam, Alberta has a few local manufacturers. Uretek in particular formulates their product on site, reducing the carbon footprint associated with plant manufacturing and transportation. For more information, see www.uretek.ca or www.greenalberta.ca.
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