FOAMSPRAY TECHNOLOGY
How spray foam insulation can help with energy conservation
Buildings are the source of some 21% of total carbon emissions (Carbon Footprint), although in the UK, this figure is nearer to 45%. Some 65% of these buildings are wholly or partly of flat roofed construction (offices, schools, sports facilities, storage blocks etc) constructed between 1960 and 1990, with poor insulation qualities. The effects of this have significant direct implications for maintenance / heating costs.
Governments key role, through the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is to move the UK towards a more low carbon economy. This is being done through a combination of regulations and incentives, with the Environmental Conservation Fund helping to stimulate the development and introduction of low carbon technologies.
Climate Change
The Climate Change Act 2008 sets legally binding emission reduction targets for 2020 (reductions of 34% in greenhouse gas emissions) and introduces five yearly carbon budgets to help ensure that these targets are met. Energy production is responsible for much of CO2 emissions and this being the case, government policy is to help move the UK economy to a low carbon energy supply.
Funding
Funds of up to £400 million have been allocated by the government for the years 2008/9 to 2010/11 for the UK Environmental Transformation Fund Strategy. Schemes funded such as those run by DECC and The Carbon Trust (interest free loans to the public sector through Salix Finance) are publicized when funding is available. Loans are available for around 80 different energy efficiency technologies, most especially including improved building insulation. In this respect, Foamspray Technology offers a range of solutions to these issues, based upon two distinct technical approaches.
Suitability
Firstly, by the application of a specialist rigid spray to the underside of roofing greatly enhances insulation and reduces heating costs. Secondly, and particularly in respect of flat-roofed properties, Foamspray Technology has the answer to the most common problems relating to this type of construction. Our 'state of the art' spray applied seamless elastomer coating is durable, hard wearing, tough and resilient. This product can be applied most effectively to large areas of flat roofing in one application, making this a highly cost effective solution in respect of this type of construction.
Flat Roofs
Flat roofs having inadequate insulation qualities fail to meet today's stringent building controls / regulations. Our system coating can be applied in thicknesses from 25mm to 130mm, to meet varying requirements. Assorted finishes can be applied and a fibreglass content can be integrated, where heavy 'foot traffic' is likely. The product contains no solvents and is fully compliant with current V.O.C. regulations. In addition, it can be applied under weather conditions as low as -30c degrees.
When taken in conjunction with improved or newly installed products, this Polyurea sprayed surfacing can show significant contributions towards improved energy efficiency performance / carbon reduction targets.