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COMFORT FOAM Closed-cell Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
COMFORT FOAM Closed-cell Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
COMFORT FOAM® spray polyurethane foam gives you insulation, air barrier, vapor retarder, and drainage plane with one product in one application.
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NEOPOR® Graphite-Enhanced Expandable Polystyrene Insulation
NEOPOR® Graphite-Enhanced Expandable Polystyrene Insulation
Find out how NEOPOR® graphite-enhanced EPS insulation is made, and how it uses reflection to reduce thermal transfer and improve building energy efficiency.
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SPRAYTITE® Closed-cell Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
SPRAYTITE® Closed-cell Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
SPRAYTITE® contributes to improved energy efficiency and durability in residential and commercial buildings.
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EIFS Impact Test: Missile
EIFS Impact Test: Missile
Watch BASF Exterior Insulated Finishing System (EIFS) materials undergo an impact test for resistance to wind-borne debris during a high-wind event such as a hurricane.
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Mike Holmes presents Walltite Eco, the spray-applied purple insulation
Mike Holmes presents Walltite Eco, the spray-applied purple insulation
Created by BASF, the Walltite Eco insulation raises performance to new heights by improving the energy efficiency of any type of building. Its energy-saving formulation includes a zero ozone-depleting agent.
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Micronal® PCM phase-change material
Micronal® PCM phase-change material
Micronal® PCM contributes to an improved indoor climate, more comfortable living conditions and better energy efficiency, using intelligent temperature management.
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Case Studies

 

Atlantis Hotel Casino

BASF Wall Systems helps provide hurricane-resistant exterior walls for this large commercial structure.
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BASF Near - Zero Energy Home - Paterson, N.J.

On the surface, the BASF Near-Zero Energy Home in Paterson, N.J., is a demonstration home for innovative BASF technologies promoting high-performance, energy efficiency and ecological benefits in new housing. But it is much more than that too.
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Pepper Viner High-Performance Home

BASF Collaborates with Pepper Viner to Prove that Near-Zero Energy Home Building is Not Only Good for the Environment but...a Repeatable, Dependable and Profitable Business Model.
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BASF Construction Chemicals Headquarters

Minnesota facility awarded LEED EB O&M Silver rating.
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BASF and Clinton Climate Initiative help Pennsylvania nonprofit retrofit green jobs training center

Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) to retrofit the training center’s roof to the highest performance standards
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BASF chemistry helps make Better Homes for a Better Planet

Chemistry makes a significant contribution to improving the performance of homes. Learn how BASF chemistry enhances the performance of new and retrofit homes.
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Des Hauts-Sommets Secondary School

High efficiency school justifies the additional construction cost with exceptional return on investment.
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Mississippi Coast Coliseum

What makes a building stand up to the forces of nature? Again and again and again...
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Industry Studies

 

The Impact of Commercial Building Envelope Airtightness on HVAC Energy Use

The National Institute of Standards and Technology indicates that continuous air barrier systems can reduce air infiltration by more than 60 percent and energy consumption by up to 40 percent compared to buildings typical air leakage.
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Performance of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam on Indoor Foundation Walls

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) examines the adhesion characteristics of spray-applied polyurethane foam when exposed to moisture and water infiltration.
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Radiant Barrier Impact on Selected Building Performance Measurements

Appalachian State University Energy Center examines the energy efficiency contributions of attic radiant barriers.
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SIPS RSMeans Time & Motion Study

Reed Construction Data measures the construction speed and efficiency performance of structural insulated panels (SIPs) versus conventional framing techniques.
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Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the US Economy

Global consulting firm McKinsey & Company examines the impact of energy efficiency on the economy, barriers to achieving energy efficiency and methods for unlocking full energy efficiency potential by 2020.
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Green Building Insulation: The Environmental Benefits

Building Design+Construction's whitepaper examines the use of advanced insulating technology in high-performance green building.
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Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Lifecycle Cost Study

Michelsen Technologies examines the total cost of ownership for spray-applied polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems.
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Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction

This publication was written by the NAHB Research Center with assistance from a steering committee, which represents the interests and expertise of ICF manufacturers, ICF producers, code officials, researchers, professional engineers, and builders experienced in ICF construction.
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