INSULATION OF THE FOUNDATION WITH POLYURETHANE FOAM

Is your dream about to come true? You've finally saved up enough money to build the best house in the world, a special home for your family: beautiful, warm, mold- and mildew-free, fireproof, and built to last.

Insulating a house's foundation is a pressing issue. You've heard that many people insulate their foundations with polyurethane foam these days. And for good reason, as polyurethane foam for foundation insulation has an undeniable advantage over traditional insulation materials.

FOUNDATION THERMAL INSULATION WITH PU FOAM

For example, it has been experimentally proven that a house insulated with PU foam warms up faster and better than one insulated with mineral wool. Using basalt slabs requires additional waterproofing, which increases the cost of the work. And the service life of such insulation is only 15-20 years.

Using polyurethane foam for building insulation during construction can only provide a temporary cost advantage. However, its installation will require fastening with special anchors, which will inevitably compromise the integrity of the foundation and basement. And in the long term, moisture will inevitably penetrate the foundation itself and begin to deteriorate it.

It is absolutely clear that in this case, the thermal insulation effect will no longer be effective.
Insulating the foundation with foam, both externally and internally, will only require a final coating of polyurea to create an ideal thermal and waterproofing effect.
The weight of such insulation (and therefore the load on the structure!) is 40-50 times less than, for example, mineral wool.

In terms of cost, spray-on insulation is comparable to cladding with mineral slabs plus additional layers of waterproofing, and its service life is significantly longer – More than 50 years!

Furthermore, polyurethane foam is environmentally friendly, non-hygroscopic, fire-resistant, and adds strength to the entire structure. It has 100% adhesion and is completely waste-free. It allows for monolithic coating of interior and exterior surfaces of any, even the most complex configurations.

It has a low thermal conductivity coefficient, due to which the thickness of the thermal insulation layer is usually significantly thinner than other materials.

The material is distinguished by significant mechanical resistance and elasticity, withstands temperatures from -200 to +200 °C, requires no fasteners, is very easy to spray, and heats perfectly!

Polyurethane foam is also resistant to cracking and is resistant to acids, alkalis, and solvents.
And it perfectly absorbs noise, which undoubtedly adds comfort to any apartment - Because you won't hear street noise or loud conversations behind the wall.

And you'll finally start getting a good night's sleep, despite your neighbors' cheerful holidays!
Foundation insulation with polyurethane foam makes it an exceptionally advantageous material for protecting a wide variety of buildings and structures, both externally and internally.

The structure of polyurethane foam consists of tiny air-filled bubbles, making it an excellent insulator, as well as a waterproofing and vapor barrier.

During construction, many developers choose to insulate their basements with polyurethane foam. And this is undoubtedly a smart and practical solution, as the building owner receives guaranteed protection from cold and dampness for as long as 50 years!
 

How is this type of foundation insulation performed?

The main operation is Spraying the material using a spray gun onto all exterior and interior surfaces. Application of polyurethane foam is quick.

However, for best results, careful preparation is required: cleaning the surfaces and digging a trench around the perimeter of the house. Spraying is performed sequentially on all exterior and interior walls.

At first glance, the technology of protecting a foundation with polyurethane foam by first digging a trench may seem labor-intensive. But consider this: the work is done once, and even your grandchildren will be able to enjoy the fruits of this labor!

What will be the result of insulating the foundation with polyurethane foam?

• First of all, a layer of polyurethane foam will reduce heat loss and ensure a stable, comfortable microclimate in all rooms, with minimal heating costs.
   
• Your home will never be threatened by dampness, mold, or mildew.
• The light weight of polyurethane foam will not create additional weight on the foundation and risk its destruction.
   
• The insulation process will not require any fasteners to damage the foundation or basement.
• This method is equally applicable to both new buildings and existing structures.

PUF thermal insulation technology is ideal for both residential and non-residential buildings of various types.