Press Releases
No-Burn and PorterSIPs Develop Alternative to Gypsum Wallboard to Meet Thermal Barrier Requirements
over Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Assemblies
No-Burn Incorporated and PorterSIPs announce the first success of a collaboration created to utilize specialty coating technology and innovative structural insulated panel (SIP) design to enhance the value offered to architects, engineers, building contractors and building owners.
The two companies successfully ran a UL 1715 full-scale room fire test combining PorterSIPs™ panels with No-Burn® Plus intumescent coating to demonstrate that this system could provide the code-prescribed 15-minute thermal barrier rating without the need for typical membrane protection, commonly provided by gypsum wallboard. Thermal barriers are required as a method of separating foam plastic insulation from the interior of a building according to the International Building Code (IBC) section 2603.4. In practical terms, this means that materials such as the rigid insulation used in SIPs require a form of fire protection to be provided that allows the panel to “last” a minimum of 15-minutes in a fire situation so that inhabitants can exit the structure and the f! ire service can gain control of the fire.
According to Chris Kreple of PorterCorp, the parent of PorterSIPs, “The significance of this development is that we can now offer customers the option of eliminating the labor and material cost of installing gypsum wallboard over our structural panels in the construction of a variety of building types in both the residential and light commercial arena.” Preliminary estimates indicate that this alternative approach could equate to a savings of over $1.00 per square foot of wall or ceiling surface area.
Examples of construction applications for which this system could be used include low income housing units, storage and warehouse facilities, timber framed commercial and institutional buildings, temporary housing structures, and a host of others. “The cultures of No-Burn and PorterCorp are closely aligned,” stated Ron Crawford of No-Burn, Inc, “in that both organizations place a heavy emphasis on adding value to our customer relationships by identifying opportunities to utilize technological innovation as a means of improving production processes and reducing costs.”
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) manufactured by PorterSIPs have found increasing use in construction of multiple building types over the past decade, and are getting a significant boost with the developing trends toward “green building.” PorterSIPs™ panels can be used to produce a structurally superior, better insulated, faster to erect, and more environmentally friendly home or commercial structure than ever before possible. They are high performance building panels used in floors, walls, and roofs for residential and light commercial buildings. The panels typically consist of a foam core of rigid insulation laminated between two sheets of 7/16" Oriented Strand Board (OSB) with an industrial adhesive to form one solid structural member. Other lamination faces are available, both structural a! nd non structural. SIPs are manufactured under factory controlled conditions and can be custom designed for each structure. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy efficient and cost effective. This latest innovation adds one more factor to the already compelling reasons to consider SIPs for a new construction project.
No-Burn® Plus is a specialty coating product formulated to protect wood, drywall, metal and many other substrates. When exposed to fire, the intumescent coating reacts by swelling and creating a carbon char layer that insulates the coated substrate. This coating has been tested to a variety of ASTM, UL, NFPA and other standards for widespread use in both new and existing construction applications.
No-Burn Incorporated has been leading the way in the field of fire resistance technology since 1998. By removing the fuel a fire needs to burn, these products dramatically reduce the possibility of a fire ever starting when applied over substrates such as wood, drywall, fabric, polyurethane foam, carpet, furniture, fiber-reinforced plastic and many other materials. Equally important, No-Burn® can reduce toxic smoke by as much as 80 percent. All No-Burn® products carry a “Class A” rating and are completely non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. Several No-Burn® products also offer a dual level of protection, reducing the risk of fire and resisting the growth of toxic-black mold.
PorterCorp, founded in 1964 as W. H. Porter, Inc., is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focusing on exterior structures and insulated building envelopes. PorterCorp was one of the first producers of SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels), marketed under the trade name PorterSIPs™. To expand PorterSIPs™ construction, PorterCorp developed the first tubular, bolt together steel frame with concealed bolts, and combined it with PorterSIPs™ to create an office building, now marketed as Adapt Building System™. PorterCorp created the first park shelter using the same tubes and hidden bolt technology. This product, marketed as POLIGON®, started a revolution in public park structures. Recently, PorterCorp has expanded its shelter line to include a series of fabric covered steel frame structu! res marketed as Parasol™. To contact PorterCorp, please call 800-354-7221 800-354-7221 www.portercorp.com
No-Burn® and Icynene® Initiate Collaborative Relationship for
Intumescent Coating Technology Over Polyurethane Foam
No-Burn, Incorporated and Icynene Inc. announce the first success of a collaboration designed to provide code-prescribed fire protection over polyurethane foam plastic insulation manufactured by Icynene. A new intumescent coating manufactured by No-Burn®, named No-Burn® Plus XD, was used over ICYNENE LD-C-50™ light-density, open celled, 100% water blown foam to provide the required ignition barrier rating for code compliance under applicable sections of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). No-Burn® coating is applied at 14 wet mils over the foam according to the recently re-issued ICC ES Report ESR-1826.
“We greatly appreciate the opportunity provided by Icynene to incorporate coating technology that we have developed specifically for use with polyurethane foam into their value offerings to their dealers,” stated Bill Kish, President of No-Burn, Incorporated of Wadsworth, Ohio. Mr. Kish continued, “This represents an additional step in evolutionary product development that we believe will dramatically change the productivity and economic advantages offered to spray-foam applicators.” Paul Duffy, Vice President of Engineering at Icynene Inc. added, “We have seen some very positive developments taking place through our collaborative efforts with No-Burn®. We anticipate the announcement of additional progress in the coatings arena, as well as other areas of our technology development activities, over the near-term.”
No-Burn, Incorporated has been leading the field of fire resistance technology since 1998. No-Burn’s fire resistance technology protects substrates from becoming the fuel that fire needs to burn, which dramatically reduces the possibility of a fire ever starting. No-Burn's portfolio of fire resistance technologies are “Class A” rating and completely non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. In addition, most No-Burn fire resistance technologies are "Duel Level" which offer both fire and mold protection, including the prevention of toxic-black mold.
Established in 1986, Icynene Inc. offers a portfolio of light and medium density foam insulation products that are designed to help create Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient® environments. Icynene is the insulation of choice for green building around the world, setting a standard for energy performance, comfort and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Icynene’s products are distributed (throughout North America, Australia, Asia and Europe) through a network of Icynene Licensed Dealers and Distributors who perform installation on-site for each custom application. For more information, contact: Icynene Marketing Communications media@icynene.com ; www.Icynene.com
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE
GREENFORMAT
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) recommends ‘green’ products and services to Architects, Engineers and Construction professionals. GreenFormat was developed to satisfy the industry’s growing need for the best green, sustainable choices.
No-Burn® products were recently added to the CSI GreenFormat listings and you can view this information @ http://www.greenformat.com/
GO-GREEN WITH NO-BURN
EMB in North America Chooses No-Burn® Intumescent Fire Retardant Coatings
as Subject of White Paper Written for Insurance Industry
Jeff Kucera, FCAS, MAAA
Jeff Kucera is a Senior Consultant with EMB in North America
EMB white paper features No-Burn® Intumescent Fire Retardant Coatings
In its latest white paper, "Bringing the Definition of Non-Combustible Superior Construction into the 21st Century," EMB discusses the need for the P&C industry to review their definitions of superior construction dwellings and buildings in view of 21st century technology and innovations.
Read more about the white paper and No-Burn®.
North American Safety & Preservation Associates (TALKING POINTS)
Itemized below are several notable developments in emerging fire retardant technology, specifically Intumescent Fire Retardant Coatings (IFRC), which warrant evaluation and review by the insurance industry:"
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AAIS RELEASES BULLETIN FAVORABLE TO NO-BURN®
The American Association of Insurance Services, the Wheaton, IL organization that provides actuarial and related rate-making services to 600+ subscribing insurance companies, has released a bulletin that is expected to lead eventually to widespread discounts for homeowners and other property owners regarding their insurance when No-Burn® products are used."
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AAIS RELEASES BULLETIN ALERTING INSURERS TO THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF Intumescent Fire Retardant Coating (IFRC)"
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David W. Cooper
ANSAC, Inc.
AUGUST AGENT'S TIP - NEW NO-BURN® DISCOUNT In the last few years, many state and local governments passed tougher fire codes, causing increase in the interest in and the use of new technology as a means to fill the gap that exists with other fire protection methods."
To download and view full PDF document ANSAC Bulletin
Jon S. Traw Joins the No-Burn Team"October 1, 2004 - Jon S. Traw, PE has joined the No Burn team as a consultant to assist No Burn in the area of product testing and acceptance. He is a principal partner of Bob Heinrich for the California dealership.
Jon is currently the President of Traw Associates Consulting in Whittier, California and is the former President and CEO of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) from 1993 to 2002."
To download and view full PDF document NO-BURN®, Inc. Bulletin
Bob D. Heinrich to Join No-Burn Team
Former CEO of ICBO and ICC to Serve in Advisory Role "March 12, 2004 - No-Burn, Inc. (NBI), a company committed to making the danger of fire a thing of the past, is proud to announce the addition, as of March 1, 2004, of Bob D. Heinrich to its team. Heinrich, former CEO of both the ICBO and the ICC, will play a vital part in strategic planning for NBI, with a focus on working with and expanding the size and role of NBI’s nation-wide dealer network."
To download and view full PDF document NO-BURN®, Inc. Bulletin
