Frequently Asked Questions about Tripolymer Insulation & Dealerships

No. Tripolymer is a phenolic-based injection foam made from the same thermosetting plastic family as billiard balls and fireproof coatings. Tripolymer does not contain or use any chlorofluorocarbons in the manufacturing or foaming process.

Tripolymer can be used on any type of home siding including brick, stucco, vinyl and cement blocks.

No. When tested in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, Tripolymer's by-products of combustion are significantly less toxic than those produced by the burning of white pine... a common wood used extensively in residential home construction. When tested for hazardous materials as listed in the EPA's Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act under sections 311 & 312, test results show no toxic materials were detected, and combined aldehyde were again undetected at a level of 0.0007%.

Tripolymer Insulation can contribute to earning several LEED credits throughout the program. Using Tripolymer for your next LEED project will not only assist you in earning LEED credits, but will provide your customers with a healthy and safe wall insulation they can depend on.

Yes. Most architects and engineers agree that it requires more than one specific type of test to determine the fire characteristics of an insulation product. The ASTM E-84 tunnel test, although an excellent method for testing surface burning characteristics of a product, does not necessarily give an overall picture of how that product will act under different fire conditions. Tripolymer foam has been subjected to all applicable fire tests in redundancy in order to obtain the most accurate profile possible, and has performed in every case with astounding results.

Yes! In independent tests using the ASTM E-119 procedure, fire tests were performed on many different standard and custom wall designs. Two identical walls were constructed - one empty, the other filled with Tripolymer foam. In every test, the Tripolymer-filled wall showed an increase of fire ratings from 50 to 150 percent! Tripolymer does not melt or vaporize like other foam insulation materials when subjected to the ASTM E-119 testing. Because of its unparalleled fire resistance, Tripolymer has been approved by many state and local building and fire departments as the only foam-in-place insulation product to be used to increase fire ratings on existing non-compliant wall systems.

With an impressive STC-53 (Sound Transmission Class rating), Tripolymer is one of the best sound insulators on the market.

No. Unlike polyurethane which expands anywhere from 20 to 100 times its original liquid volume, Tripolymer is totally expanded once it leaves the installation equipment. No further expansion occurs after it has been installed.

Phenolic-based foam makes it easy for you as a building professional because it comes pre-mixed in a drum - there is no messy mixing onsite. It's mixed automatically by the foaming system.

Tripolymer foam and our installation rigs are proudly manufactured in America. The manufacture of phenolic-based foam is an exacting process. Material is shipped from White plains, NY./ Manchester, MI. to our certified installers in a finished foam liquid form, thus insuring product consistency from drum to drum.

Yes, the product must be at 70 degrees by the time it reaches the gun. The foaming trailer needs to be kept at 80-85 degrees to ensure the necessary temp of the hose for the material to reach the gun at optimal temp.

4,200-4,400 Board Feet.