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Abstract
The properties and performance of urea-formaldehyde-based foams pertinent to their use as insulation in buildings were assessed based essentially on existing information. Pertinent materials properties were identified and guidelines prepared for the suggested values of these properties, along with corresponding methods of test. For certain materials properties, information was not found to enable suggested values of these properties. The factors affecting performance of urea-formaldehyde-based foam insulations also were identified and discussed. Some performance factors could not be adequately evaluated because of insufficient or contradictory data in the literature. Methods of foam application were studied, and suggested general application guidelines were prepared. The advantages and disadvantages of using urea-formaldehyde-based foam insulations were discussed and problem areas identified. Recommendations were made pertaining to the use and assessment of urea-formaldehyde-based foam insulations for residential construction.
The properties and performance of urea-formaldehyde-based foams pertinent to their use as insulation in buildings were assessed based essentially on existing information. Pertinent materials properties were identified and guidelines prepared for the suggested values of these properties, along with corresponding methods of test. For certain materials properties, information was not found to enable suggested values of these properties. The factors affecting performance of urea-formaldehyde-based foam insulations also were identified and discussed. Some performance factors could not be adequately evaluated because of insufficient or contradictory data in the literature. Methods of foam application were studied, and suggested general application guidelines were prepared. The advantages and disadvantages of using urea-formaldehyde-based foam insulations were discussed and problem areas identified. Recommendations were made pertaining to the use and assessment of urea-formaldehyde-based foam insulations for residential construction.
Date
7/1977
7/1977
Author(s)
W Rossiter Jr; R Mathey; D Burch; E Pierce
W Rossiter Jr; R Mathey; D Burch; E Pierce
Page(s)
83
83
Keyword(s)
cellular plastics; foam insulation; materials properties; urea formaldehyde
cellular plastics; foam insulation; materials properties; urea formaldehyde