United States Navy Uses Spray Foam Insulation to Protect Radar Dome

TEXAS CITY, TX - September 2, 2011 - Known as a notable spray polyurethane foam roofing, insulating and waterproofing corporation, Brazos Urethane, Inc. has been involved in a number of projects around the United States. When the United States Navy needed an insulation system and waterproofing for a radar dome mounted aboard a ship, Brazos Urethane was chosen to take care of the job.

The United States Navy radar dome project was performed on the Texas coastline under adverse weather environments. Spray foam poluyurethane insulation was used as the primary coating for the radar dome due to its ability to withstand the severe vibration, movement and severe weather conditions found at sea. Not only was spray foam applied to the radar dome, it was also used to insulate satellite and communication equipment aboard the ship. The application involved spray polyurethane foam, polyurea and an aliphatic urethane top coat system.

Because the radar dome was designed to move rapidly in all directions, the spray polyurethane foam had to be installed to tolerances of + or – 1/8”. The specifications required the application of 3” density spray polyurethane foam from 2” to 0” in thickness; protected by 80 mils of high density polyurea coating and top coated with 6 mils of aliphatic urethane coating. Along with the special requirements of dealing with adverse weather conditions on this project, Brazos Urethane, Inc. had to adhere to all military rules and regulations.

After 15 days of working, Brazos Urethane completed the job in 15 days with positive feedback from the ship's onboard. The job was impressive enough to land the company a nomination for the 2011 SPFA Industry Excellence Awards.

About Brazos Urethane, Inc.:
Brazos Urethane, Inc. is a spray polyurethane foam roofing, insulating and waterproofing corporation located in Texas City, TX. For more information, please visit their website.