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Core-Fill 500™ is a superior
insulation material for use in commercial and industrial construction
and has excellent thermal and acoustical properties. It is a two-component
system consisting of an amino-plast resin and a catalyst foaming agent
surfactant. These two components, when properly ratioed and propelled
by compressed air, produce a foam insulation having the appearance of
shaving cream.
Performance Characteristics
Core-Fill 500™ is a fire-rated, Class A
building material for use in concrete masonry blocks, brick cavity wall systems and for cavity
spaces between brick and blocks. It sets cold in 10 to 60 seconds upon leaving
the application hose nozzle and does not expand any further, so enclosed
spaces may be filled without pressure build-up. Before setting, the
foam flows easily to fill the total cavity regardless of its shape or
the presence of obstructions such as pipes, wires, conduit, trash in
the wall or electrical boxes.
Advantages
Core-Fill 500™ offers proven performance
as an insulating material. It combines a superior R-Value with the unique
ability to completely fill and seal voids - a true advantage when dealing
with masonry construction.
Core-Fill 500™ deadens sound very efficiently,
and because it is applied under pressure, the foam fills irregular spaces
with ease. Core-Fill 500™ does not settle or escape if a penetration
in the wall is made (unlike loose-fill insulation products), thus remaining effective
for the life of the building.
Most important, it is cost-competitive
with any other masonry insulation method. In addition Core-Fill
500™ complies easily with all relevant codes and standards (SBBCI, BOCA,
ICBO, DOE, HUD, EPA, ASTM and others). Since it contains no polystyrenes,
polyisocyanurates, polyurethane or petrochemicals, it offers superior
fire safety characteristics and is completely safe for the environment.
Application
No surface preparation is required. The
foam is mixed and then applied continuously from the applicator hose.
One of the biggest advantages of Core-Fill 500™ is that it is typically
installed after all wall sections have been completed. This allows the
brick or block mason to work uninterrupted, thus shortening construction
times and costs.
Suggested Uses
Core-Fill 500™ is an essential part of
any construction project that values long-term energy savings and acoustic
shielding. It has been specified again and again by architects for such
prominent companies as Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Winn-Dixie, Safeway, Kroger,
Publix, Eckerds, Food Lion, Ingles, Harris Teeter, Circuit City, Lowes
Hardware, Advance Auto and Discount Auto Parts. It has been used in
schools, churches, prisons, banks, hospitals, and industrial manufacturing
facilities. Use Core-Fill 500™ wherever an insulated vertical space
is of importance to the finished product.
Usage Notes
Although easily applied and light in weight,
Core-Fill 500™ is not recommended for ceiling or attic applications.
It will not support compressive loads, nor should it be used for flotation.
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