look what we did!Innovations From Polyurethane Manufacturers

Happy National “Roof Over Your Head” Day!

Did you know that National “Roof Over Your Head” Day was created as a day to be thankful for what you have including the house that you live in? And we’re thankful for polyurethane, which plays a major role in the building and construction of your home.

From helping maintain uniform temperature to lowering noise levels, rigid polyurethane foam is commonly used in roof and wall insulation. Polyurethane sealants have strong adhesive properties, which aid in the assembly of new construction materials. This helps your home stay in one piece during tough weather conditions. No wonder architects love polyurethane!

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Polyurethane Makes Its Way to Theaters

Wood, stone, steel and concrete usually come to mind when thinking about building and construction materials. However, you may be surprised that various forms of polyurethane also make up a significant part of our modern structures. 

Rigid polyurethane foam, like spray polyurethane foam, is used as energy efficient insulation and high-quality sealant. When the roof of Kentucky’s Capitol Arts Center needed to be repaired, city officials decided to utilize spray foam. The reconstruction will require the removal of the roof’s top layer and the application of two spray foam layers.

Due to the versatile and durable nature...

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P is for Polyurethane-Durable Wood Coatings

Often used for outdoor applications or indoor flooring, polyurethane wood coatings are frequently exposed to severe environments conditions and abrasion. The durability of polyurethane provide tough resistance against intense abrasion and harsh weather.

The chemical company UBE uses the unique properties of Eternacoll Polycarbonate Polyol to maximize the performance of polyurethane produced from them. Polycarbonate polyols make polyurethane coatings highly resistant to heat, UV, hydrolysis, chemicals, stains, exposure to scratch & abrasion or solvents, and thus, more durable!

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Polyurethane Insulates at the Greenbuild International Conference

The green building movement is thriving and the Greenbuild International Conference is the annual culmination of it all. This week in Los Angeles, from October 5^th to the 7^th, some of the most forward-thinking individuals and corporations in the green building community will come together at Greenbuild . With help from incredible polyurethane, this community is moving our world towards a more sustainable, energy efficient and overall healthier future.

A big polyurethane player in the green building game is spray polyurethane foam, championed by the Spray Foam Coalition. Spray polyurethane foam provides an effective solution to an...

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Happy World Architecture Day!

It’s World Architecture Day! Let’s show some appreciation for all the contributions that architects have made to society and celebrate some of the greatest architectural works around the world.

Architects can face a lot of challenges in their building projects. Thankfully, polyurethane provides a lot of solutions! From its contributions toward maintaining uniform temperature to lowering noise levels, rigid polyurethane foam is frequently used in roof and wall insulation.   

Polyurethane makes our homes and buildings more durable and also helps make the job of an architect just a little bit easier!

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Anyone Order A Polyurethane Sandwich?

In 2007, durable polyurethane saved a 104-year old bridge. Amazingly, polyurethane saved the bridge by making a sandwich! The design team working to repair the historic Dawson Bridge in Edmonton, Alberta recommended using the Sandwich Plate System (SPS) from Intelligent Engineering Ltd. to serve as a lightweight solution to rehabilitate the bridge.

Built in 1912, the bridge was due for a new deck. Engineers feared that traditional decking materials would be too heavy, but polyurethane offered a solution. Not only did SPS present a lighter alternative, but use of SPS would enable the bridge to be refurbished in...

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AIA Convention

The biggest event in architecture and design is upon us. That’s right, the American Institute of Architects is hosting their annual AIA Convention this Thursday through Saturday, May 19^th – 21^st, in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

This event showcases the latest innovations and the brightest minds behind the design and structure of the very world we live in, and the buildings we encounter every day. As our world changes, so must its design. Architects meet modern challenges that require innovative solutions, and “polyurethane” is innovation’s middle name.  

Architects and builders look to polyurethane technology...

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Spray Foam Saves the Day in 70+ Year-Old Maryland Homes

When it comes to older homes, it’s very easy to say, “Out with the old and in with the new!” However, in one Maryland community, it seems as if they’re saying “Update the old and replace with new, more energy efficient and comfortable upgrades.”

Before rolling out a decade-long community-wide upgrade in energy improvements, home association, Greenbelt Homes, Inc., conducted a pilot to learn which building materials and products would potentially provide the best energy efficient outcome.

The crawl spaces below the 70+ year-old homes, contained batt insulation. It was replaced with spray polyurethane foam (SPF)...

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Covestro Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Critical Part of NextGen Net Zero/Healthy Home

The past ten years have brought a huge change in the way we look at our carbon footprint – from transportation to manufacturing to our own homes.

Well, the goal of the NextGen Net-Zero/Healthy Home 2016’s is to create a house significantly smaller than your average home that has a net zero energy usage. 

The house was premiered at the International Builders’ Show last month, and used multiple products to showcase the ideal energy efficient home. Guess what was a star? You guessed it – polyurethane!   

Sponsored by Covestro LLC, the house is insulated with an energy-efficient polyurethane foam,...

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