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LaPolla FoamLok™ 500


FoamLok 500 (FL500) is a half pound density open cell foam that creates an air seal undetectable by human senses. FL500 is a 2-part spray applied polyurethane cellular foam plastic.  The product is sprayed on as a liquid, expands, and cures within minutes.  The major differences between FL500 open cell foam and FL2000 closed cell foam are as follows:

  • Aged R-value of 3.9 per inch of depth (closed cell is 6.2 (aged) per inch)
  • Vapor Barrier (Open Cell is not a vapor barrier)
  • Structural (open cell foam is soft like angel food cake; closed cell is a little softer than wood)
  • Less Expensive (more materials are needed to produce an "R" of Closed Cell)

Although FL500 is suitable for almost any use, our typical installs of this product include:

  • Residential homes
  • Areas where space is not an issue (i.e. attics - new and existing)
  • Sound attenuation
  • Closed walls

Our paper Open vs. Closed Cell Foam is a great source for an even more detailed comparison of the products.  Remember, if you're confused, just contact us.  We work with these products every day!

 

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Energsmart Lands "Green" Building Project at Daemen College

June 23, 2008

Energsmart received a contract today to insulate the new Center for Information, Research, and Community Programs at Daemen College. 

The 45,000 SF, $10 million building is currently being constructed on the college’s campus on Main St., Amherst, NY.  The Center will be the first free-standing “green” building on a WNY college campus and will be LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design) certified. 

“This center will consume a fraction of the energy that similar sized buildings consume and we’re proud to play such a major role in its construction with our insulation” said John Bartlo, President and CEO of Energsmart. 

“The use of spray foam in such a high profile building gives foam the credibility it deserves and will hopefully open the eyes of all energy consumers to the value and return on investment that spray foam provides.”