Spray polyurethane foam – Applications in non-expeditionary and expeditionary buildings
von Steven Anderson
Closed Cell spray Polyurethane Foam (CCsPF) is one of the best insulating materials known to man. It is a versatile, energy efficient material that has been used to provide insulation solutions for the building and construction industry for over 50 years. this material is used as insulation in virtually every refrigerator, hot water heater, refreshment cooler, insulated flask, and hot tub - even the space shuttle. the benefit of this type of insulation is most remarkable in extreme conditions, including the insulation on non-expeditionary structures and in the construction of expeditionary buildings for military and emergency use. this paper reviews the benefits of using CCsPF to insulate and upgrade existing temporary structures and its use to construct fully insulated buildings using minimal materials.
CCsPF systems can save time, resources and fuel while providing a much better quality of life for people living in extreme environmental conditions. Insulated structures are not just suitable for military bases but also in commercial applications such as oil operations in the Iraqi desert, Haiti’s reconstruction, Ugandan refugee crisis, and relief operations in response to natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

