Product Description
BENO-THERM is derived from recycled wood fibre. Because of its natural content, it is a non-polluting, and non-irritant material. Tests have proven this product free of any gas emission whatsoever.

THERMAL PERFORMANCE

With an R value of 3.8/in. at a density of 1.6 lb/cu. ft. on open areas, BENO-THERM provides the highest thermal resistance per unit of thickness of all conventional insulating fibres on the market today.

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BENO-THERM proves to be a superior quality insulation material and an efficient air leakage barrier. The low particle sizing of its fibres makes it perfectly suited for low-pressure injection inside walls and partitions (with the BENO-MAT system) as well as in attics.

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FIRE RESISTANCE
Over the years, BENO-THERM has been used extensively in many large construction projects not only as an insulation and acoustical material, but also as an excellent fire resistant agent. BENO-THERM meets the CAN/ULC-S703 standards and has demonstrated in laboratory tests its exceptional flame resisting properties and has also proven to be a non irritant product.

Other properties
As a result of the boron compounds included in its formulation, BENO-THERM helps to prevent parasitical and vermin intrusion. It has therefore gained considerable success in its applications in farm buildings.

BENO-THERM is pH controlled and is ideally suited for insulating steel-structure buildings where use of corrosive materials must be avoided.


Versatility
Made of small particle-sized fibres to be spray-applied, BENO-THERM fills every nook and cranny, forming a uniform, thick coating without any gaps. In walls where it is injected at the recommended 3 lb/cu. ft. density according to the BENO-MAT system, it does not settle or sag over the years and improves the structure's air tightness by reducing air leakage.


Lower costs
Beno-Therm is manufactured as per a careful application of the latest technologies; it provides an economical alternative to other insulation material. Luxury and comfort at economical price in your own interior: warm in the winter, cool in the summer and soundproof.


Tests and Standards

To meet CAN/ULC-S703 (replace the standard CAN/ONCG 51.60), standard requirements, BENO-THERM was subjected to the following tests to determine its thermal and flame-resistant properties:

CCMC Report NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA Institute for Research in Construction CAN/ULC-S13OM CAN/ULC-S102.2 ASTM C177 ASTM C739 ASTM G1 ASTM C 1338-96 CCMC-09232-L, Ventilated attic (PDF) CCMC-12307-R, Exterior wall (PDF) BMEC #93-1-66 (PDF) Download Acrobat reader for free

ACOUSTICAL PROPERTIES

BENO-THERM contains  soundproofing properties and proven superior performance. BENO-THERM is injected at 3.0 lb. density per cubic foot in party walls and at 2.5 lb. density into existing ceilings/floors constructions directly through 2 in. holes pierced into the gypsum boards or, in the case of unfinished walls, through a BENO-MAT membrane mesh stapled to the wall frame before installing the closing wall panel.

See illustrations: walls and ceilings/floors constructions (NBC 95 and IRC-766).

Test and results
Based on testing done in laboratory and field conditions for various types of walls and floors constructions, BENO-THERM has consistently performed over the years better than other known fibers. Not only has it shown superior sound abatement properties, but also filled cavities more effectively and proved safer for applicators.
These test results are available upon request.