New Orleans Superdome Brings Luster Back, Gains Energy Efficiency Through Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation

January 14, 2011

Burtin Polymer Laboratories supplies spray foam systems for what is believed to be the largest perimeter wall insulating project in the world CARTERSVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Superdome’s golden perimeter walls were pierced and dulled gray by time and Hurricane Katrina. The enclosed stadium, home to the World Champion New Orleans Saints, needed a healthy dose of waterproofing and energy conservation – not to mention an aesthetic upgrade. Burtin Polymer Laboratories developed a materials solution using raw materials supplied by Bayer MaterialScience LLC for the cavernous project that encompassed nearly 400,000 square feet and is believed to be the largest perimeter wall insulating project in the world.

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