Choosing the proper marine foam, polyurea, and contractor can be challenging due to several factors. Marine Foam Experts are an essential part of your Marine projects.
There are many types of marine foam and polyurea. Make sure you are getting what you are paying for. Marine Foam Experts' R260 foam and polyurea have their unique properties. We understand the differences and how to work with our partner network to specify and offer precisely what is needed. Our R&D Department can work with you to create virtually any formulation to meet your needs.
Choosing the proper marine foam requires careful consideration. Marine Foam Experts consider performance, environmental, compliance, cost, and application method. Marine Foam Experts collaborate with engineers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure that the selected foam meets the specific needs of the marine application.
Poor application.
Shoddy application of spray & pour and polyurea marine foam by an untrained or unlicensed contractor can lead to severe problems, including loss of production, increased restoration, and replacement costs.
Solution.
To ensure your marine spray foam is applied correctly, only hire contractors with experience with the material you requested and have been trained by the spray foam manufacturer. Partnering with a licensed marine foam contractor can mitigate the risks associated with misrepresenting spray foam and polyurea products and ensure the success of their marine insulation or flotation projects.
Inadequate mixture of chemicals.
Improperly mixed chemicals cause the material to pull away from the cavity where it has been applied. When this happens, a barrier is not created, causing the need for re-installation.
Solution.
Ensure the contractor has experience installing marine spray & pour foam and polyurea. Also, the contractor must have a good working history with the U.S. Coast Guard and Marine Engineering Firms.
Solution.
Work with Marine Foam Experts and our R260 Brand Spray and Pour Marine Flotation Foam and Polyurea. We ensure the highest quality of service when specifying products. It is vital that you work with a licensed marine foam contractor. We can assist you in becoming a certified R260 Marine Foam and Polyurea and provide recommendations.
Misrepresentation of products.
It is possible to address the problem of misrepresentation of spray foam and polyurea products. There are dozens of brands of Marine Spray Foam and Polyurea. It is essential to make sure you are getting what you want and what you paid for.
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All rigid polyurethane foam starts as a two-part liquid. Combined, it expands into a closed-cell foam and resists water absorption.
Polyurethane foam is sprayed in multiple layers with excellent bonding between layers. The temperature of the reaction is crucial, especially in a confined space like a deep cavity. When filling a deep cavity with marine foam, selecting a foam product that produces minimal heat during curing is essential to reduce the fire risk and to allow thick passes.
Marine foam, also known as marine flotation foam, is specialized and used in various marine applications. Marine Foam Experts' R260 has a 260 exothermic temperature, 90% closed-cell, and a heavily monitored QA process.
All expansion rates and times are temperature-critical. Temperatures below 75 °F (24 °C) will lower the expansion rate and require more foam. Ideal working temperatures are 75 °F (24 °C) to 85 °F (29 °C).
Accurate measuring and strict application protocols are critical.
The two lb. density closed cell chemical formulation fills floatation voids under decks and practically all insulation applications. Higher-density foam can be used for specific structural uses. Density refers to the weight per cubic foot of expanded foam (12″ x 12″ x 12″).
Polyurethane foam is robust, lightweight, dimensionally stable, and moisture-resistant with low vapor transmission. This combination allows for thermal insulating products with structures with a wide range of substrates while requiring no additional adhesive. When combined with the proper materials, polyurethane foam can act as an external weather and moisture barrier.