UFFI
UFFI was the material used in the 1970s and early 1980s to insulate older homes.
UFFI was a low-density foam prepared at the site, and pumped into wall cavities, where it expanded and looked and felt like shaving cream until it hardened. It is usually white or cream colored, although it was sometimes tinted blue.
Uffi " Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation, a foam insulation blown into existing walls. (Pronounced "you-fee") Read More...
Ultraviolet degradation " A reduction in certain performance limits caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.
Do not confuse modern spray foams with the controversial urea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) that caused such a furor in the 70's.
During the 1970s, many homeowners had urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) installed in the wall cavities of their homes as an energy conservation measure.
 See also: Insulation, Home, Wall, Wood, Building
  
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