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Abstract
The replacement of old blowing agents has raised the question of the long term thermal performance of such foams. To retain the long-term thermal performance of new SPF types, chemical manufacturers (system houses) will have to consider a more fundamental review of the polymers available to create a new generation of SPFs and the SPF contractors (field fabricators) will have to acquire the technical knowledge needed for promoting the SPF in a number of new applications. To place these issues into perspective, this presentation on long term thermal performance of SPF, together with one from NRCC which addresses some key functions of the building envelope, such as the air barrier performance led to the conclusion that to enhance the use of SPFs in construction sytems, a clear focus on the performance controls is required.
The replacement of old blowing agents has raised the question of the long term thermal performance of such foams. To retain the long-term thermal performance of new SPF types, chemical manufacturers (system houses) will have to consider a more fundamental review of the polymers available to create a new generation of SPFs and the SPF contractors (field fabricators) will have to acquire the technical knowledge needed for promoting the SPF in a number of new applications. To place these issues into perspective, this presentation on long term thermal performance of SPF, together with one from NRCC which addresses some key functions of the building envelope, such as the air barrier performance led to the conclusion that to enhance the use of SPFs in construction sytems, a clear focus on the performance controls is required.
Date
2/1993
2/1993
Author(s)
Robert Alumbaugh
Robert Alumbaugh
Page(s)
9-28
9-28
Keyword(s)
field peformance; SPF; thermal insulation; metal deck; coating; blowing agent
field peformance; SPF; thermal insulation; metal deck; coating; blowing agent