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POLY-ISO FOAM BOARD

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Posted by dante on Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:39 PM

I believe you are referring to polyisocyanurate foam, and if I remember correctly (can't be sure of that!), the International Building Code requires it be treated the same as polyurethane or polystyrene foam.  It does burn-check manufacturer's data sheets, e.g., Johns Manville.  It is available in sheets.

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Posted by jrbernier on Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:59 AM

Polyiso foam is similar to polyurethane foam, except that is does not require the fire breaking of sheetrock.  I have not  seen it in sheet form, but it is used in spray(new) or injection(existing) construction.  I suspect the cost may be higher than polyurethane sheets.

Jim

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POLY-ISO FOAM BOARD
Posted by ef3 yellowjacket on Saturday, September 24, 2011 7:54 AM

Pursuant to an article that appeared several issues ago in MR,  I am curious if anyone has done anything with a product called "Poly-Iso foam".  I am in the process of planning my layout (not my first, but do not want it to be a disaster, either), and am entertaining several media options.  Any feedback as to its working nature, applications, and reliability would be much appreciated.

It will be basically a seaport theme with docks, carfloat facilities, and associated environs.

Rich

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