Event Title

Spray Polyurethane Foam in Remodeling and New Construction

Presenter Information

Brandon Ranum, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

10-4-2018 10:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2018 11:30 AM

Student's Major

Construction Management

Student's College

Science, Engineering and Technology

Mentor's Name

Brian Wasserman

Mentor's Department

Construction Management

Mentor's College

Science, Engineering and Technology

Description

Polymers have become increasingly important as engineering materials. Having a wide range of uses in the construction industry, society finds itself heavily influenced by the innovations we make in polymers because of the impact they have in industries such as fibers, plastics, adhesives, sealants, and caulking. Ease of fabrication makes it possible to produce finished items very economically. Some of these cost-effective solutions include resolving common defects in building materials, energy production costs, can make the building structure portable, improves thermal and sound insulation, consists of environmentally friendly building materials, and the help in the reinforcement of historical structures and monuments. Polymeric Foams are usually gas multi-phase material systems that expand into cellular products that have the ability to be used commercially. Well known examples include PVC, phenol-formaldehyde and polyurethane. SPF or Spray polyurethane foam is a relatively recent innovation to the construction industry, which is derived from the use of polymer compositions. It was first introduced to the construction industry in the 1980s as a means for insulation. Having many practical uses to a building SPF provides thermal resistance; blocking conductive, radiant, and convective heat transfer. Looking to the future, SPF is most likely to be one of the leading building materials in the forefront of innovative insulation methods for the built environment.