Manufacturer: Unkown
Product Name: Unknown
Insulation Classification: Foam Insulation
Thickness As Tested: .95"
Claimed "R" Value: N/A
Actual "R" Value (at product thickness): 3.51 (dry), 2.94 (wet)
Equivalent "R" Value (per inch): 3.69 (dry), 3.09 (wet)
Product Overview
The purpose of this test was to discover the effective insulation value of 16
year old "pour-in" foam. The foam sample was taken from a
"higher-quality" 16 year old Taiwanese built sailboat. The refrigerator
box had been in constant use for last 6 years. The test sample was removed from the
boat when the refrigerator box was being rebuilt prior to the owner undertaking extended
cruising. The foam was completely saturated with condensate water at the time of
removal (a common state) and was tested both wet (as removed) and in a fully dried
condition.
Test Conclusion
While the test results gained here do not necessarily reflect the thermal value
of all similarly aged pour-in insulation, the insulation itself was a typical installation
for its time. The density of the foam varied throughout to a degree common in most
Pour-in foam installations. The test sample was selected to reflect a typical
mid-density and transition point.
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