High Performance HP+ Wall Systems
The BASF HP+ Wall Systems are a series of patented, innovative building assemblies designed to enhance the energy efficiency of residential and commercial structures. These systems integrate advanced materials and technologies to create highly insulated and air-tight building envelopes. The insulations in the assembly become a composite structural wall, helping to eliminate sheathing and reduce the amount of studs through advanced engineering approvals.
By improving insulation, air and moisture control, and durability, these systems contribute to reduced energy consumption, increased comfort, and long-term cost savings. Whether for residential or commercial applications, the BASF HP+ Wall Systems are an excellent choice for those seeking to enhance the sustainability and performance of their structures.
Disaster Durable Solutions
One of the key benefits of closed-cell spray foam is its ability to enhance the structural integrity of buildings. When applied, it adheres to the surfaces and fills any gaps or voids, effectively sealing off potential entry points for air, water, and pests. This helps to strengthen the building envelope and reduce the risk of damage from high winds, heavy rains, and other extreme weather conditions. Closed-cell spray foams also offers protection against moisture intrusion, while FEMA recognizes these rigid foams as a flood-damage resistant insulation material, and regional codes may recognize ccSPF as a secondary water barrier. This feature is crucial in disaster-prone areas where flooding or water damage is a concern. Through its adhesive properties, this versatile material can help to reinforce roofs, preventing wind uplift, thereby improving the overall resilience of the building.
BASF’s Disaster Durable Solutions program helps to educate builders and consumers on the resiliency that SPF can provide, through its ability to strengthen the structure, enhance insulation, protect against moisture intrusion, and adhere to various surfaces, making it an effective choice for mitigating the risks associated with natural disasters.
Agriculture Market, Tanks & Metal Buildings
Spray foam insulation offers several significant benefits for the metal building and agricultural market, where BASF has focused on education for building owners, growers and applicators. The primary advantages of SPF used as insulation in or on these metal buildings or tanks is its excellent thermal performance and ability to provide an airtight seal, preventing drafts and reducing energy losses. Spray foam creates a continuous and seamless insulation layer that effectively minimizes heat transfer, helping to maintain a consistent indoor temperature and controlled environment. This is particularly important in agricultural settings where temperature control is crucial for the health and productivity of livestock or for protecting sensitive crops. Additionally, the closed-cell structure of spray foam acts as a barrier against moisture intrusion, preventing water from entering into the building, which is particularly valuable in agricultural settings. This helps to protect the structural integrity of the building and prevents the growth of mold or mildew, which can be detrimental to the health of livestock or stored crops.
Below Grade, Foundations & Under Slab
BASF pioneered the use of SPF insulation in below-grade and under slab applications across North America. Due to its ability to create an airtight seal, resist moisture infiltration, and provide superior thermal performance, closed-cell SPF is a superior choice for insulation in these areas, greatly reducing heat loss and energy consumption, lowering heating costs. Its closed-cell structure helps to manage water vapor transmission and acts as a a secondary barrier bulk water entry, preventing moisture-related problems in below-grade areas – whether used on the interior or the exterior of the foundation. Spray foam insulation’s excellent adhesion properties ensure long-lasting performance, while its high R-value per inch allows for effective insulation in limited spaces such as basement walls. In addition, BASF was the first HFO spray foam in North America to be tested to control radon, as it helps to prevent soil gas migration through the concrete slab or footing in below-grade applications. Overall, spray foam insulation is a reliable and cost-effective solution for enhancing energy efficiency and preventing moisture-related problems in below-grade areas.