Huntsman Reliability Center of Excellence Enhances Thermal Performance with Spray Polyurethane Foam

Huntsman Reliability Center of Excellence Enhances Insulation with Spray Polyurethane Foam
Huntsman Building Solutions announced the designation of HEATLOK XT high-efficiency spray foam for facility enhancements at the Reliability Excellence Center (REC), Huntsman’s world-class polyurethane manufacturing facility in Geismar, Louisiana.

Commenting on the renovation, Mark Dearman, Huntsman’s director of operations and general manager of the Geismar facility, said, “As the leading MDI producer in North America, the Geismar facility enables Huntsman Building Solutions to produce high-performance spray foam insulation and roofing materials. It is important not only that the efficiency and flexibility of the plant’s Reliability Center of Excellence retrofit is optimized, but also that the use of our own spray foam in the building envelope is something we are proud of for the efficacy and long-term value it generates.

” The Reliability Center of Excellence is a 22,000-square-foot metal building that houses Huntsman’s maintenance and reliability team and its operations. As part of the renovation, Huntsman expanded the facility, adding a maintenance shop and work space for employees.

Huntsman Building Solutions’ HEATLOK XT high-efficiency spray foam was selected as the insulation material for the facility expansion. This material is ideal for insulating commercial and residential buildings. The closed-cell spray foam enhances thermal resistance and acts as an air barrier and water vapor barrier, resulting in a specialized building envelope. HEATLOK XT high-efficiency spray foam is available for both interior and exterior applications and is available in a variety of formulations for different temperatures. The spray foam has been tested to NFPA 285 and evaluated by ABAA.

“HEATLOK XT High Efficiency Spray Foam was selected in part because, in addition to its superior energy efficiency, its closed-cell, rigid construction provides a proven waterproof barrier,” said Simon Baker, president of Huntsman Building Solutions. . “This spray foam meets FEMA Class 5 requirements, which means it can be cleaned and dried in the event of potentially severe flooding, which happens to be a weather risk in the area.”

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects specified the spray foam for the project. Arkel Constructors, the facility’s general contractor, selected Rader’s Insulation, a quality insulation contractor providing residential, commercial and industrial services in Louisiana, to operate the spray foam.Rader’s Insulation sprayed the foam insulation to the ceiling, directly to the underside of the roof deck Rader’s Insulation sprays foam insulation to ceilings, directly to the underside of roof decks, as well as to walls and exterior siding between metal columns.

Nick Rader, owner of Rader’s Insulation, said, “HEATLOK XT high-efficiency spray foam insulation is ideal for optimizing commercial facilities in areas where severe storms can occur, and using this spray foam ensures long-term energy and money savings, as well as protection from the risks of hurricanes and flooding.