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Industrial buildings and warehouses

Isolation of large cubatures without long downtime

Spraying creates a continuous layer over the sheet metal and steel details. The work can be divided into stages to suit the building’s operation.

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OVERVIEW AND CONDITIONS

Is PUR foam the right solution here?

What matters in a hall is not only insulation, but also schedule, access at height, safety and limiting downtime. The assessment includes the roof, walls, steel bridges and condensation areas.

Good project begins with an assessment of the structure and conditions, not just the square footage. The product, thickness and method of protection of the layer should be described before work begins.

KEY DECISIONS

What do you need to confirm?

01

Separation state

Substrate, existing layers, humidity and places to be repaired.

02

System selection

Type of foam and thickness resulting from the design and expected effect.

03

Layer protection

The method of protecting foam and reception from the next stage of construction.

BENEFITS OF WELL-DESIGNED SPRAY INSULATION

What can be achieved in the correct execution?

The effect depends on the complete building element system, material parameters, surface preparation and application quality.

01

Continuous layer on steel sheet and details

Continuity must also be checked on connections to adjacent bulkheads.

02

Possibility to stage works in a working object

Corners, transitions, installations and restricted access areas require the most attention.

03

Reduction of the risk of condensation after analysis of internal conditions

The correct effect depends on the product, the thickness and the conditions of the application.

04

Efficient application on large surfaces

Confirm the scope of work and the final inspection procedure in the quotation before spraying begins.

Halls and PUR foam warehouses – an example partition

PLACE OF APPLICATION

Where is this solution being considered?

The scope should be described by a specific plane and its layers. The same name of a room may mean a completely different structure and working conditions.

  • roofs and walls of steel halls
  • warehouses and logistics centres
  • workshops and production facilities
  • trans-shipment zones and cold facilities
Halls and warehouses – selection of the spray insulation system

PRODUCT SELECTION

What kind of foam to choose?

Closed-cell foam is often used to insulate sheet metal and large technical surfaces. The protective system and thickness result from the temperature, humidity, purpose and fire requirements of the facility.

Border condition: The building element requires separate verification of fire protection, UV protection and compliance with the requirements of a specific facility.

STANDARD OF IMPLEMENTATION

From recognition to isolation reception

Each stage reduces a different risk. The layer should not be covered until the agreed details have been checked.

01

Recognition

Construction, humidity, access, installations, existing layers and expected effect.

02

Preparation

Stable, clean and properly dry substrate and environmental protection.

03

Application

Controlled spray parameters, layer work and current continuity control.

04

Over.

Check details, agreed thickness and documentation before further work.

Halls and warehouses – details check before collection

IMPLEMENTING RISK

What's not to miss?

The most common problems result from rushing the preparation or covering the insulation without inspecting it. Discuss these points with the installer.

  • no adhesion tests on the existing coating
  • non-reflection of sheet metal dilation and working
  • work without a production security plan
  • omitting required fire and UV protection

EVALUATION PREPARATION

What should I give the contractor before the first conversation?

A few specific pieces of information are enough to distinguish a simple project from an object that requires an inspection or additional documentation.

01

Location and time limit

Locality, stage of construction and planned date of construction and insulation cover.

02

Photos of the whole surface

View of partitions, substrates, difficult details, installations and places with limited access.

03

Actual metres

Surface area of the planes intended for spraying, not just the usable surface.

04

Design and Layers

Separation section, type of structure, existing insulation and expected effect.

QUESTIONS BEFORE EXCLUSION

The most common questions: halls and warehouses

FAQ

01

Is PUR foam suitable for this use?

Closed-cell foam is often used to insulate sheet metal and large technical surfaces. The protective system and thickness result from the temperature, humidity, purpose and fire requirements of the facility. The final decision should be confirmed based on the design, substrate condition and documentation of the specific system.

02

What do you need to check before you spray?

The most important are: the condition of the coatings, adhesion, humidity, expansion joints and the facility's operating schedule. The contractor should also confirm the temperature, access and scope of protection of elements that will not be covered with foam.

03

What does PUR foam replace in this bulkhead?

The building element requires separate verification of fire protection, UV protection and compliance with the requirements of a specific facility.

04

What to send to the preliminary valuation?

Provide the city, approximate spray application area, building type and planned date. Include photos of the entire building element, details, installations and existing layers.

05

What is the final price?

From the surface and thickness of the layer, type of system, geometry, condition of the substrate, access, number of protections, required foam protection and organisation of work on the facility.

QUOTE FOR A SPECIFIC BUILDING ELEMENT

Show contractors real investment conditions.

Send photos, location and square footage. The silverFoam contractor will verify the selection of the system, preparation of the substrate and the scope needed for the offer.