Problems with Using Closed Cell Insulation in UAE

January 25, 2016 10:28 am Published by

The usage of closed cell insulation in UAE is very common, and it is easy to see why, since it creates efficient and comfortable environments for people to work and reside in. Closed cell insulation is known to outperform most other types of insulation, and also has a number of applications. For example, it is common practice to insulate refrigeration equipment in Abu Dhabi using spray foam.

For closed cell insulation to work as desired, it must be applied in the correct manner, or it can create issues. Here are some of the most prevalent problems through its use:

1. The spray foam is not thick enough:
This is a common occurrence with closed cell insulation in UAE. Open cell spray foam expands much more readily than closed, and fits into tight corners and spaces. Closed cell spray foam, on the other hand, does not expand as much, and hard to reach nooks and crevices might be left unfilled by the spray foam.

2. Air leaks are missed during installation:
During the installation of closed cell spray foam insulation, it is essential that the installers cover any holes or spaces where the outside air can enter the house uninterrupted. By failing to seal all such points and thus the house or facility completely, the biggest advantage of closed cell spray foam is being missed, as its ability to seal off air and insulate at the same time is why it is so popular. You can check for missed spots with the use of a fog machine.

3. Incompetence during installation:
Before going in with closed cell insulation, the installer needs to correctly identify the building envelope, which is the material that separates a conditioned environment from an unconditioned environment. If this is not well understood, especially with more complex architectures, parts of the envelope can be missed. If this problems occurs, the home will be improperly insulated and have too much heat loss or gain.

4. Spray foam can pull back from its frame:
This can happen with a poorly formulated or mixed batch of spray foam, or less than ideal temperatures during installation. If the spray foam does pull back and separate from its frame, it results in heat gain or loss. If many areas in the house are suffering from tiny patches of an uninsulated building envelope, it can cause a significant amount of heat gain or loss.

When selecting closed cell insulation in UAE, it is important to know what can go wrong and how to prevent it. This will ensure the best possible result from an excellent innovation that has revolutionized the insulation industry.

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