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This section provides an overview for urethane insulation as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 urethane insulation manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked urethane insulation companies as of January, 2025: 1.HandiFoam, 2.Johns Manville, 3.U.S. Composites, Inc.
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Urethane insulation is a heat-insulating material made primarily of polyurethane resin.
Urethane insulation is made by forming (foaming) polyurethane resin, which has many independent bubbles inside. Each of these bubbles is filled with a gas that conducts little heat and thus has high heat insulation properties.
Urethane insulation is used in a wide variety of buildings. In addition to its high thermal insulation properties, urethane insulation is also suitable as a soundproofing material because of its soundproofing properties.
For this reason, it is also used in roofs, walls, and ceilings of agricultural and stockbreeding facilities, as well as in constant-temperature rooms for tobacco drying, which require high temperatures and long drying times. It is also used in ships, plants, and furniture.
Polyurethane resin, the raw material for urethane insulation, contains both polyisocyanate and polyol that bond together to form a polymer. In urethane insulation, a foaming agent is added, and the heat from the reaction between the isocyanate and polyol vaporizes the foaming agent, creating many small independent bubbles.
Each of these bubbles is then filled with gas derived from the blowing agent, thus achieving a high heat-insulating effect. In addition, since there are many gas-filled bubbles, it is highly effective in absorbing sound, and a soundproofing effect can also be obtained.
The advantage of urethane insulation is that it is a self-adhesive, foam-like material that can penetrate complex shapes and structures, such as uneven surfaces in the construction area, without gaps, and form an insulation layer. Another advantage is that there is little deterioration, and the difference between initial insulation performance and insulation performance after aging is small, so it retains its insulation effect even when it is old.
Urethane insulation is also highly waterproof. This is because each air bubble inside urethane insulation has an independent structure, making it difficult for moisture to penetrate inside the urethane insulation. For this reason, urethane insulation does not lose its insulating effect, even when wet.
The biggest disadvantage of urethane insulation is its high price. There are two types of insulation materials: foam insulation materials such as urethane insulation and fiber insulation materials such as glass wool. The price of urethane insulation is about 1,900 to 2,700 yen per square meter for a sprayed type, and about 3,000 to 4,000 yen per square meter for a ceiling, more than twice the price of glass wool.
Another disadvantage of urethane insulation is that it is difficult to peel off once it has been installed because of its high self-adhesiveness and the fact that it is installed without gaps. In addition, restoration after peeling is also costly.
Because urethane insulation has low fire resistance, in recent years it has become a requirement to install insulation that meets fire resistance standards. Although there is an aspect that "urethane foam insulation is flammable," it is very rare for urethane foam insulation to be the cause of a fire.
In actual cases of fires, most fires from urethane insulation occur at the construction site. During construction, remodeling, and demolition, there have been instances where sparks or welding burners have ignited due to the use of urethane insulation while various workers were entering and exiting the site.
To prevent fires involving urethane insulation, it is necessary to take firm precautions on site as well as by the occupants. It is important to have a correct knowledge of the material, such as "it is a heat insulator, not a heat-resistant material," and "it burns even if it is flame retardant," and to handle it safely.
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HandiFoam is a developer and manufacturer of polyurethane foam sealants, spray foams, and adhesive products established in 1975 and based in Ohio, USA. The company mainly produces low-pressure one- and two-component polyurethane foam in pressurized, disposable, and refillable packaging. It also provides HVLP foam technology developed with a spray foam system along with specialty tools and accessories. The company is part of the ICP’s Building Solutions Group, a global manufacturer of building materials, specialty chemicals, and industrial products. It is also certified by GREENGUARD GOLD and serves the residential, commercial, industrial, and OEM markets.
Johns Manville is a manufacturer of Insulation, Roofing, and Engineered products since 1858 and has their global headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Production of insulation materials is produced for buildings (residential and commercial), HVAC, Industrial, Mechanical, and OEM such as Aerospace and Transportation. Commercial Roofing Systems are provided to building owners, contractors, and design professionals. It also includes Roofing Components such as adhesives, cement, primers, etc., and products for Membrane Roofing Systems. The Engineered Products are comprised of Nonwoven, Air and Liquid Filtration products, and Advanced Composites. The Reinforcement of Fiberglass is also provided for various applications.
US Spray Foam, founded in 2018, is a spray foam insulation contractor located in Massachusetts, USA. The company specializes in spray polyurethane foam insulation for residential and commercial buildings. Aside from closed-cell and open-cell spray foam insulation, it also offers other insulation services such as fiberglass, Roxul, fireproof paint, and blow-in cellulose, generally utilized in attics, walls, crawl spaces, and ceilings. The company’s insulation services are designed to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, improve HVAC efficiency, and lessen noise from inside and outside.
U.S. Composites, Inc U.S. Composites, Inc. is a retail/wholesale distributor of composite materials located in West Palm Beach, Florida since 1978. The company offers various products and accessories, such as fiberglass and reinforcement goods like cloths, mats, roving and biaxial. It also manages polyester and epoxy resins and pigments, as well as mold making rubbers and materials, and adhesives and sealants. The firm maintains long-lasting relationships with suppliers, making it competent. In addition, it ships an order within 48h after placement and accepts multiple payment methods.
Urethane USA Insulation & Coatings, established in 2016 and based in Texas, USA, is a supplier and distributor of spray foam insulation and coating for residential and commercial buildings. The company specializes in American-made urethane spray foam and coatings to optimize energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and extend the life of buildings, roofs, and other structures. It also offers epoxy flooring solutions and commercial-grade silicone and acrylic roof coatings, including polyurethane spray foam roofs with added waterproofing. It serves the El Paso and Las Cruces communities as a local and independent business.
Isolation Majeau, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Quebec, Canada, is a contractor and distributor specializing in thermal insulation of residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings. The company provides different insulation products, including urethane, polyurethane foam, cellulose, and batt insulation. Additionally, it offers insulation and soundproofing services to enhance energy efficiency and reduce noise levels in walls, basements, attics, floors, and ceilings for its clients. The company is a member of APCHQ for homebuilders associations and is certified by RBQ, CALIBER, and CCMC.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HandiFoam |
27.3%
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| 2 | Johns Manville |
27.3%
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| 3 | U.S. Composites, Inc |
18.2%
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| 4 | US Spray Foam |
9.1%
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| 5 | Urethane USA Insulation & Coatings |
9.1%
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| 6 | Isolation Majeau |
9.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the urethane insulation page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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5 | 100.0% |
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ACHILLES CORPORATION
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■A newly developed insulation material that boasts the highest thermal conductivity in the industry* of 0.018W/ (m・K). Like the Q1 board, it suppr...
ACHILLES CORPORATION
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■Promoting energy conservation in single-family homes A high-performance rigid urethane foam insulation material with excellent thermal insulation ...
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■Features of Achilles board Achilles board, a rigid urethane foam insulation material, has excellent features. ■Insulation performance Rigid ureth...
Daiwa Slate Co., Ltd.
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Our special technology allows us to create products with high processing precision that prevent the board from warping, using Galva Onami's back in...
ACHILLES CORPORATION
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■Hard urethane foam insulation for curved surfaces Achilles Board CV A bendable Achilles board with rigid urethane foam insulation that can be used...
Daiwa Slate Co., Ltd.
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Our special technology allows us to apply insulation material to the back side of Galva corrugated plates, resulting in highly accurate products th...
Fisher Japan Co., Ltd.
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Professional urethane foam meets the needs of all kinds of construction, such as renovation work and construction. High quality urethane foam that ...
Daiwa Slate Co., Ltd.
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Using our patented technology, we can create a product with high processing accuracy that prevents warping of the iron plate with insulation materi...
ACHILLES CORPORATION
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■Achilles Aeron R series is a generic name for on-site foaming rigid urethane foam. As a comprehensive manufacturer of polyurethane foam, we have m...
