SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gaco Western fuses high performance open-cell spray foam insulation with Ignition Barrier in a new single application formula. It’s the first and only open-cell single application formula of its kind in the industry. Now with GacoFireStop™ spray foam insulation, a one-step installation has never been easier or yielded greater results. On February 3, 2011, GacoFireStop passed the ICC-ES AC 377 Appendix X test for spray foam insulation, a first for open-cell foams. Until this point, an additional ignition barrier was required by all Spray Foam Manufacturers for open-cell insulation in attic and crawl space applications. “The difference is: GacoFireStop doesn’t require any additional ignition barrier. It’s part of the actual polyurethane foam insulation,” said Davis. “So it’s easier for code officials to inspect – and pass. Contractors and builders won’t have to prove a required thickness of intumescent coating over the top of the foam.” GacoFireStop provides significant cost savings over competitive open-cell foam products with ignition barrier coating. The single-step process also means significantly reduced installation time: a key savings factor for the installer, builder and – ultimately – the homeowner.
