Newly Launched Website Provides Information On Thermal and Ignition Barriers for Spray Foam

IRVINE, CA – March 17, 2014 – Thermal and ignition barriers play an important role in ensuring SPF installers that a spray foam insulation application is separated from occupied spaces by a code-compliant barrier. Since spray polyurethane foam is flammable, like other materials, it is important for homeowners and contractors to become educated on the options available for their homes to meet code requirements. SprayFoamThermalBarriers.com was recently launched to provide a source of information about thermal barriers for spray foam applications.

The website shows that fire retardant intumescent coatings can be a solution for meeting both ignition and thermal barrier criteria. Intumescent coatings can provide a more cost-effective option than other materials. Thermal and ignition barrier coatings are applied in residential SPF applications, including crawlspaces and attics, but they are also used in commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects as well. The site provides a section on the characteristics contractors should be aware of when applying a fire protective coating over SPF.

SprayFoamThermalBarriers.com also includes sections on codes and testing. Visitors can learn the basics of the fire retardant coatings that meet the International Building Code (IBC) through the proper full-scale tests, including NFPA 286, and AC-377 Appendix X (Modified NFPA 286).

Additionally, the website provides a network of domestic and international distributors who provide top-quality coatings that meet thermal and ignition barrier criteria.

SprayFoamThermalBarriers.com also contains the latest news and videos on new trends and developments in thermal and ignition barriers for spray foam applications.

For more information and to visit the Thermal Barriers for Spray Foam Applications website, please use the contact information and links provided below.