FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. WHAT IS POLYURETHANE FOAM?
A. Polyurethane Foam is a two part liquid that when spray-applied, expands up to 30% to form a monolithic, seamless, lightweight roof surface normally used in low slope roofing systems.

Q. IS IT NECESSARY TO COAT SPRAY-APPLIED (SPF) FOAM ROOFING?
A. Yes, Polyurethane foam must be coated to protect the foam from the destructive U.V. rays from the sun. Polyurethane roof foam must always be coated with white high- reflective acrylic, silicone or urethane coatings for foam protection and energy savings benefits.

Q. IS YOUR ROOF COATING ENERGY STAR APPROVED?
A. Yes, Our "Kool Kote" coatings have been tested and meet the ASTM Reflectance Standards for Initial Solar Reflectance and (3) year reflectance requirements. SWD 1929R and SWD 1929F acrylic white "Kool-Kote"coatings are shown on The Energy Star and California Qualified Product Lists.

Q. IS YOUR ROOF COATING APPROVED BY THE COOL ROOF RATING COUNCIL?
A. Yes, SWD 1929F "Kool-Kote" coating has been tested and approved to ASTM standards and is listed by the CRRC (Cool Roof Rating Council) for Solar Reflectance of 83% and Thermal Emittance of 92%. SEE CRRC & ENERGY STAR

Q. IS A SPRAY-APPLIED FOAM ROOF SYSTEM EXPENSIVE?
A. The price of a SPF system, although higher than common built-up roofs can actually be 30 % less when considering the 'Life-cycle costs of the roof over a period of time. Heating and cooling costs can drop dramatically with SWD reflective coatings that may reduce air conditioning bills up to 50%, according to the EPA.

Q. HOW LONG DOES POLYURETHANE FOAM LAST?
A. Polyurethane foam has been shown to last 25 years without internal degradation. Ari-Thane Foam Products have been successfully installing SWD Urethane Company foam roof systems since 1972.

Q. DOES POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATE MY ROOF?
A. Yes, It has an R-value of 6.8 per inch of foam and may be spray-applied at greater thickness') for additional insulation values.

Q. CAN I WALK ON MY SPF ROOF?
A. Yes, SPF has a normal compressive strength of 40-50 psi. and can be walked on within 24 hours. Tell your tradesmen however, they must check with us prior to doing any work on your roof in order to maintain your warranty.

Q. WHAT ABOUT FIRE RATINGS?
A. Ari-Thane spray-applied SPF SYSTEMS HAVE UL 790, FM and ICC (International Code Council) classifications. SPF will burn and has a flame spread characteristic similar to white pine.

Q. WHAT KIND OF WARRANTY DO I HAVE ON MY SPF ROOF SYSTEM?
A. SWD Urethane Co. and it's affiliated contracting companies, offer a 'Single Source' warranty. This is extremely important to you, as it guarantees that we take responsibility for the performance of the materials and the quality of the application (including labor and materials). The manufacturer and applicator jointly warranty your roof(s)

Q. DOES POLYURETHANE FOAM ABSORB WATER?
A. NO, SPF is a closed cell product that does not absorb water. It does however, have a low vapor transmission rate which allows the roof to breathe and keep moisture from forming under the foam surface.

Q.WHAT IS CALIFORNIA'S TITLE 24 WE ARE HEARING SO MUCH ABOUT?
A. California Title 24 has been part of California's Energy Program for some time,however recent additions effective October 5, 2005, include a new requirement that requires insulation to be placed directly in contact with a continuous roof or ceiling. In addition, expanses of roofs need to have a high Solar Reflectance value of 70% or more and a Thermal Emittance value of 90% or more. SEE TITLE 24

Q. WHAT OTHER USES WOULD I HAVE FOR FOAM PRODUCTS?
A. Please check out our other sites for further ideas and information.

SWD Urethane Company
Kool-Kote Roof Coatings
Arizona Foam & Spray

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