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Beyond R-Value: 4 Additional Benefits of Expanded Polystyrene
Check out how expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation stacks up to alternative insulation types, including polyiso. See how EPS saves…
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Below Grade Insulation: EPS vs XPS
Check out how expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) compare as insulation solutions to stabilize interior temperatures with…
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Help your customers understand below-grade insulation: Building Products Digest
Originally published in Building Products Digest, October Products Spotlight (pg 14) None of your contractor customers would build a...
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The Dirt on Below-Grade Insulation
Originally posted online at Construction Superintendent Understanding rigid foam insulation for foundation and under-slab applications Up to one-quarter of...
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A Guide to Below-Grade Insulation and Moisture
Originally posted online at Buildings.com in Buildings Buzz! Wet insulation is ineffective insulation – rigid foams that retain high...
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Question & Response: XPS, EPS, and Dock Flotation
Useful references to support this article: NEW moisture absorption data regarding XPS, moisture absorption and the effects on R-Value...
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2012 IECC Code Changes: Insulation of Radiant Heating Systems
Don’t get caught out in the cold as the new 2012 IECC takes effect. Make sure you plan...
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Specifying Thermal Insulation Below-Grade & Under-Slab
Originally posted in The Construction Specifier Magazine (pg 34), December 2013 Read full article (pdf) In the push to forge more...
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What Compressive Strength Do You Really Need?
EPS: THE FOUNDATION FOR MOISTURE PROTECTION & INSULATION Many projects design & build for higher load bearing densities...
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All Insulation is NOT Created Equal
EPS IN BELOW-GRADE APPLICATIONS? Yes, when using engineered EPS products that are made in strict accordance with ASTM standards...
