Did You Know?

Flexible Polyurethane Foam (FPF)
Did you know that by using flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) in furniture, it allows curves in the arms and flexibility in designing the shape of the sides of the furniture?

Polyiso Roof Insulation
Did you know that increasing the thickness of polyiso roof insulation by 1 inch or more above the ASHRAE required thickness can significantly reduce energy costs while providing a positive rate of return on the cost of installation? In addition, it can reduce CO2 emissions by thousands of pounds, SO2 emissions by thousands of grams, and NOx emissions by thousands of grams per year through energy reductions (depending on the type of building and its location).

Polyurethane Carpet Cushion: help extend carpet life
Did you know that carpet may last as much as 50% longer when supported by polyurethane carpet cushion?

Polyurethane Carpet Cushion: help improve carpet appearance retention
Did you know that polyurethane carpet cushion not only makes carpet more comfortable to walk on, but also helps keep your carpet looking better longer? By absorbing the forces from walking and rolling traffic, polyurethane carpet cushion acts to protect the carpet face from damage. The result is improved appearance retention, potentially adding to the useful life of the carpet.

Polyurethane Foam Ball
Did you know that in 1970, Parker Brothers introduced the 'world's first official indoor ball' called the NERF® football, a polyurethane foam ball that was safe for indoor play?

Polyurethane Foam Insulation
Did you know that closed cell polyurethane foam insulation could be efficient in a wide variety of humidities?

Polyurethane Foam Surfboard
Did you know that in 1956, Dave Sweet, a respected icon in the world of surfing, made and rode the first polyurethane foam surfboard?

Polyurethane's Flexibility and Versatility
Did you know that due to polyurethane's flexibility and versatility, it could be cut into sheets, slabs, or any desired design, as well as sprayed in place to meet specific building code requirements or custom designs?

Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Floatation
Did you know that closed cell spray polyurethane foam is used by the boating industry to provide additional flotation that helps make some small craft boats virtually unsinkable?

Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Flood Resistant
Did you know that closed cell spray polyurethane foam is a FEMA approved flood resistant material, approved for application in buildings located in low lying areas prone to damage from floods or high waters?

Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Waterproofing Membrane
Did you know that closed cell spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a waterproofing membrane that is easily refurbished to new status providing a new roof with very little expense?

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Versatility
Did you know that thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a versatile polymer that can be both rigid and elastomeric?

Source : Centre for the Polyurethane Industry - polyurethane.org