BioBased Insulation®
1475 West Cato Springs Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701
1-800-803-5189
Fax: 479-966-4601
Web Site: www.biobased.net
E-mail: info@biobased.net
BioBased 501w® was the first soy-based, water-blown open cell spray polyurethane foam insulation to earn an ICC rating (ESR 1383) when it was released in 2003. The product used the best technology at that time to integrate soy-based content as a replacement for a portion of the petroleum-based content that's found in traditional spray foam insulations. BioBased 501w® was named the 2003 Outstanding Green Product of the Year at the National Green Building Conference.
While it incorporates a renewable resource, it still performs in the same manner as a petroleum-based product. BioBased 501w® is a two-component system that is spray-applied as a liquid by a certified installer. It expands 100 times its size to fill cracks and to seal stud-to-stud. Once set, it provides an air barrier that will not settle, separate or deteriorate. This air barrier enables a structure to be:
Healthy
BioBased 501w® creates a continuous air barrier around your structure which helps blocks harmful outside irritants such as mold, pollen, or other allergens and improves indoor air quality.
Comfortable
When BioBased 501w® is installed, it quickly expands to fill every space and helps reduce air movement. By sealing the thermal envelope, conditioned air stays inside, and undesirable air is kept outside. It allows you to maintain a uniform temperature throughout the structure, reducing drafts and temperature differences from room-to-room and reducing outdoor, airborne noise pollution.
Energy Efficient
Since BioBased 501w® creates an airtight seal, you use less energy to heat and cool your home or building. When paired with other responsible building materials, you can save up to 50% on your monthly heating and cooling bills.
Environmentally Responsible
By making your structure more energy efficient, you are able to lessen your carbon footprint – but it doesn't stop there. Since BioBased 501w® is made by incorporating soybean oil, an annually renewable resource, the product also supports American farmers, and it helps reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Our products also are water blown, instead of chemical blown, which make them better for the environment.
Durable
BioBased 501w® is an inert substance that does not sag or breakdown over time. It will maintain its air seal for the life of your structure. Also, it does not promote mold growth nor provide a food source for insects or rodents.
BioBased 501w® is a 0.5 lb product that can be used in whole-house and building applications such as interior and exterior walls, unvented attics, cathedral ceilings and roof decks. It is Class I fire rated at four inches and has low VOCs in the finished foam. Product specifications are backed by third-party testing.
Tested R-values at installed thicknesses are:
R-13 @ 3.5 inches
R-20 @ 5.5 inches
R-28 @ 7.5 inches
R-37 @ 10 inches
BioBased 501w® is only installed by certified dealers who have been trained in product installation as well as building science. The product can help architects, builders and homeowners meet ENERGY STAR® requirements and earn LEED points.
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