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® 501 is a Class 1, 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® 1701 is a Class 1, 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 no VOCs, CFCs or HCFCs in the finished foam.

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BioBased® 501 voted "Outstanding green product of the year 2003"

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

The "Bio" in BioBased® Insulation is soybeans. Now, you can finally specify an energy efficient, American-made product that incorporates natural, renewable oil-based polyols as a replacement for a portion
of the traditional petroleum-based polyols found in spray polyurethane foam insulation.

The U.S. Farm Bill and the Department of Energy specifically mandate the use of bio-based products. BioBased® Insulation has products that satisfy green building design initiatives, addressing both our nation's environmental health and our petroleum dependent, national security concerns.

BioBased® Insulation uses less energy to manufacture than petroleum-based foams and produces less carbon than traditional spray foam insulations. Using BioBased® Insulation in residential or commercial energy efficient building design is the responsible choice for our country and the environment.

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BioBased® Insulation leads safety and performance code development

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.

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BioBased® Insulation leads system affordability and product design

BioBased® Insulation is dedicated to soybean biotechnology as a base. Soybeans are currently a surplus crop in America and have remained at stable price levels for over 20 years. Petroleum pricing is volatile and virtually unpredictable in the immediate future. BioBased® 501 will continue to remain affordable as it expands into the marketplace.

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Writing Specs for BioBased 501w PDF

Writing specs for BioBased 1701s PDF