Owens corning foamular 250 extruded polystyrene xps rigid foam insulation is a closed cell highly moisture resistant rigid foam board well suited to meet the needs for a wide variety of residential and commercial construction applications.
Dow styrofoam insulation installation instructions.
Styrofoam extruded polystyrene and polyisocyanurate insulations from dow provide the scientific footing to help solve the energy and moisture issues that can compromise building performance.
Since its discovery in 1941 styrofoam brand xps insulation has a long and rich heritage as a sustainable building product insulating to meeting core thermal moisture air and vapor performance requirements through its rigid foam board technology.
Any deformation of the application surface can result in a weakening of the attachment points and or cracking of the insulation.
Given the specific needs of each project installation and compatibility questions are among our top of our building science experts.
Local building codes may require a protective or thermal barrier.
Top 4 installation techniques recommendations for styrofoam xps insulation you need to know.
Insulation is a rigid product and not intended for uneven surfaces.
Styrofoam extruded polystyrene and polyisocya nurate insulations from dow are the only rigid insulation.
For more information consult msds call dow at 1 866 583 blue 2583 or contact your local building inspector.
There should be no voids or gaps in the insulation itself around any objects that penetrate the insulation or at the interface of the insulation.
The higher the r.
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Have you ever seen a home or building built the same way twice.
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Protect from high heat sources.
Rigid foam insulation commonly called styrofoam insulation is made up of expanded polystyrene or eps panels that are secured to basement walls to increase the wall s r value.