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Earthfoam Technical Information

Earth Foam Spray Insulation
Manufactured by Earthfoam LLC. - FOB Dubuque, Iowa

Earth Foam spray-in-place polyurethane foam insulation is water blown, ag-based polyurethane. This specially developed product has excellent thermal and acoustical insulation product when applied by trained and certified installers. Earth Foam expands in the wall or the roof cavity to completely fill all spaces and therefore is a highly efficient seal against air infiltration, the number one source of energy loss. In a direct comparison to products using cellulose and fiberglass, Earth Foam provides superior quality and performance. It is equally ideal for use in both residential and commercial construction applications.

Earth Foam insulation is open cell, semi-rigid, foam that in one step provides a sealed thermal envelope that can simplify construction practices. Earth Foam adheres to any clean dry surface, completely fills any cavities and forms a continuous barrier against any potential air leaks. It provides any domestic or commercial building with substantially reduced energy costs combined with a cleaner, more comfortable environment.

Using Earth Foam insulation systems also allows the use of smaller, less expensive heating and cooling equipment. Use of properly sized HVAC equipment reduces energy consumption and prevents moisture buildup within the structure. The resulting increased energy efficiency is a significant cost-reducing factor in most buildings.

Earth Foam provides a healthier indoor environment, with no harmful emissions that can cause allergic reactions. It can eliminate building wrap, caulking and taping, and the labor-intensive work associated with air-tightness detailing, required when insulating with conventional products. Proper ventilation of a tightly sealed building allows for the first time, the ability to control indoor air quality.

Earth Foam has significant advantages over conventional insulation materials such as fiberlass and cellulose. It permanently and completely fills and seals all voids.

Earth Foam offers better overall thermal performance at nearly the same net cost as other products. Fiberglass or cellulose cannot seal from stud to stud or around outlets, since these materials can settle. In addition fiberglass and cellulose can lose their insulation value if water or moisture invades the wall cavity. Earth Foam is not affected by time or moisture influence, it will not settle, it is completely resistant to mold and mildew, and it offers no food source or nesting materials for rodents and insects.

Earth Foam is available in a 0.5 lb and 1.75 lb density formulas.

Earth Foam 500 is our 0.5 lb. open-cell product and is widely used in wall cavities, attics, and under floors. It is also used in interior walls for sound proofing applications. The R-value for this product is 3.78 per inch yielding an effective R-13 in a 3.5" stud wall.

Earthfoam 1000 is a 1 lb. semi-open cell spray foam, a two-part Ag-based polyurethane insulation system. Earthfoam 1000 is used where a higher R-value or improved structural properties are required by your local building codes or customer preference.

The r-value of Earthfoam 1000 is a 4.5 per-inch yielding achieving a r-15 per inch in a 3.5 stud wall. The product is expected to find a very wide acceptance, particularly with customers demanding a higher density foam without having to use closed cell 2 lb. foam in their structures.

Applicators like the Earthfoam 1000 because of the efficient application properties reducing the extra labor involved with ultra-light open cell foams.

Earth Foam 1.75 , our 1.75 lb. closed-cell product is used where a higher R-value is required by local codes or customer preference. The R-value of this product is 5.9 per inch yielding an effective R-20 in a 3.5-inch stud wall. Earth Foam provides as good or better insulation with a 3.5-inch stud exterior wall as traditional insulations do with a 6-inch stud construction.

Earth Foam 1.75 and 500 insulation systems provide superior performance, as: