January Lunch and Learn: Aminoplast Masonry Foam Insulation - Facts, Legends & Fire Myths

When
16 Jan 2014
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
SCOPE Building - 1st Floor Conference Room - 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fl 34236
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14 registrants

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Bob Sullivan from cfiFOAM, Inc., will present an informative presentation on Aminoplast Masonry Foam Insulation: Facts, Legends & Fire Myths.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn appropriate QA/QC and inspection techniques that ensure achieving specified thermal performance.

2. Appreciate that injection foam is an effective method for insulating CMU walls assemblies.

3. Acute awareness that aminoplast foam does not increase fire-resistance ratings of CMU wall assemblies.

4. Be aware of liabilities accruing to architects when false performance claims are incorporated into the project acceptance criteria listed in project specifications.

Overview

Architects and spec writers frequently specify injected masonry foam insulation to insulate concrete masonry walls without having a good understanding of aminoplast foamed-in-place masonry insulation e.g. when, where or how it is installed, or, once installed, how it performs.
Design professionals too often are led to accept “legends” and “fire myths” as factual; thus, their specs, in turn, lists inappropriate acceptance criteria that reflect either obsolete, unsubstantiated or outright false product claims. This session clarifies several misconceptions about foamed-in-place masonry foam insulation that reflect unsubstantiated thermal and fire-related performance claims.

Qualifies for CE Credit: (1LU) H/S/W AIA/CES Course Number: CFI1

Please RSVP by Tuesday, 1/14 to attend this free event. Lunch will be provided, courtesy of cfiFOAM, Inc.

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