Architects

BioBased Insulation® leads the building performance revolution

As an architect, you are constantly searching for products that increase design flexibility and minimize building liabilities.

BioBased 501w® is a Class I, semi-rigid, open celled air barrier that is spray applied using water as the blowing agent. It performs well in a variety of applications, has low VOCs in the finished foam and no CFCs or HCFCs. It has an R-value of 13 at 3.5 inches.

BioBased 1701s® is a Class I, closed-cell, air barrier that is spray applied using water as the blowing agent. It is a Class II vapor retarder at 2.5 inches, has low VOCs in the finished foam and no CFCs or HCFCs. It has an R-Value of 19 at 3.5 inches.

Learn more about products from BioBased Insulation®

BioBased 501w® voted "Outstanding green product of the year 2003" at NAHB's National Green Building Conference

BioBased 1701s® is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified and Certified for Children and Schools

• California Bureau Listing for BioBased Insulation® (pdf)
• LEED Certification (link)
• Writing Specs for BioBased 501w® (pdf) (also as a Word document)
• Writing Specs for BioBased 1701s® (pdf) (also as a Word document)
• Building Science (pdf)
• BioBased Insulation® Architectural Manual (e-mail request)
• BioBased Insulation® CE Course (link)
• ED+C LEED Guide (link - see page 24)

Now, you can specify an energy-efficient, American-made product that helps lessen the impact that buildings have on the environment.

BioBased Insulation® is committed to delivering the product evaluation, testing and engineering necessary to satisfy the most discriminating architect or code official. BioBased Insulation® is currently working with industry consultants and ICC engineering staff to develop extensive, accredited testing in all arenas of regional building system spray foam insulation, design, and application.

The varying climate regions in the United States and abroad require system design approaches that address extreme climate challenges. Non-vented roof system design, thermal performance comparisons, vapor barrier elimination and fire issues are successful building design paths unique to the new generation of microcellular, semi-open celled, air barrier insulation systems.

BioBased Insulation® In LEED Projects Video (2 mins. long)

BioBased Insulation® is a spray polyurethane foam insulation. During application, precautions should be taken by applicators, helpers and building occupants to protect them from fumes, mists and spills. For more information view our product MSDS.