Designing With Spray Foam Insulation (Removed)
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To fully assess the benefits of spray foam and its importance to today’s building industry requires taking a closer look at one of the main goals of architects and building engineers—to create sustainable structures which allows maximum design creativity. With an ability to contour into any space or shape and adhere to any surface, spray foam allows such creativity. This course examines the performance properties spray foam products and discusses advanced design concepts using spray foam
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Compare and contrast the characteristics of open cell and closed cell spray foam and explain the benefits of spray foam insulation over traditional insulation products.
- List at least five benefits of spray foam, such as improved indoor air quality, sound attenuation, dust reduction, moisture control, and limiting the potential for mold and mildew.
- Identify the features of spray foam that make it suitable for conditioned attic assemblies and exterior wall assemblies.
- Explain the impact of spray foam on a building’s energy performance and HVAC sizing.
- Explain the requirements of spray foam insulation within today’s building codes and demonstrate how a spray foam can meet these requirements and exceed specified thermal performance goals.
- Create advanced designs using spray foam on both the interior and exterior to meet the demands of a high-performance, sustainable structure.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
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Presenter Information

Name: Tom Harris
Title: Vice President, Building Science and Innovation, Demilec Inc.
Background: Tom Harris has 36 years experience in the polyurethane foam industry as a Development Chemist, Technical Representative, Business Manager, Business Development Manager and Marketing Manager in both Canada and the United States. He led the inclusion of SPF into the 1993 National Building Code in Canada and introduced the SPF Air Barrier concept to Canada. Tom Co-Founded the Air Barrier Association of America and developed spray foam markets in China and India. Currently, Tom is driving innovation and key market penetration strategies for Demilec in both Canada and the U.S.