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Understanding Key words and phrases used in Thermal Barrier, Ignition Barrier and Fire Protection
Alternative Ignition Barrier: (4 minute 15 second Fire Test) An assembly consisting of either the exposed SPF or the assembly of SPF with a fire-protective product that complies with the conditions of acceptance of Appendix X or for attic floors, complies with ASTM...
NFPA 286 and UL 1715: What’s The Difference?
In the world of material testing, there are many tests which seem to be identical or very similar. Room corner tests are no different in this regard. For example, many blur the line between NFPA 286 and UL 1715 referring to them as identical when, in fact,...
Floatin’ Foam
Late Summer 2019 - Boats are heavy, but they float. Barges and floating docks can hold equipment even heavier than a boat, but they still float. This may seem like it defies logic, but it obviously works. If you are interested in potential opportunities using...
What are the benefits of spray foam insulation?
Spray foam insulation produces a high thermal protecting value. It consists of no air infiltration. It is less expensive and easy to buy. We are living in a society where the cost of things matters. Some people feel scared by knowing the cost of many things. But you...
IFTI Answers Frequently Asked Questions about Spray Foam
DOES SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM (SPF) NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM FIRE? So many people ask us, “can spray foam insulation be left exposed?” DC315 Thermal and Ignition Barrier for Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) DC315 is a fully tested and approved intumescent coating to meet...
Investing in Infrastructure in the UAE
Late Summer 2019 - In the Middle East, there has been a mammoth increase in construction over the last fifteen years, opening the door for western companies to have a piece of the action. The Spray Foam Magazine team investigated why working with those markets is...
The SPF Industry’s Global Growth
Late Summer 2019 - The spray foam industry in the U.S. and Canada is thriving, but how is the market fairing in other parts of the world? The Spray Foam Magazine team were curious and investigated why certain countries are finally beginning to embrace foam insulation....
IFTI Introduces DC315 BLACK!
International Fireproof Technology, Inc. (IFTI) recently conducted multiple FULL SCALE NFPA 286 fire tests using its new DC315 BLACK INTUMESCENT COATING for use as a 15 Minute Alternative Thermal Barrier or Appendix X Ignition Barrier for SPF. Instead of just...
Does Spray Foam Need a Thermal Barrier?
DOES SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM (SPF) NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM FIRE? So many people ask us, "can spray foam insulation be left exposed?" DC315 Thermal and Ignition Barrier for Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) DC315 is a fully tested and approved intumescent coating to meet...
DC 315 Passes as a 15-minute Thermal Barrier Over Icynene LDC50 Spray Foam
IFTI and Icynene have announced that they have qualified a new spray-applied thermal barrier (IFTI’s DC 315) by passing a certified NFPA 286 test with Intertek. This provides designers and builders with new flexibility for including Icynene in ceiling plenums,...