Insulfoam EPS The Smart Choice Who is Insulfoam


















































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Insulfoam – EPS The Smart Choice
Who is Insulfoam? § § § A wholly owned subsidiary of Carlisle Construction Materials Producer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) building products for more than 40 years The largest manufacturer of block-molded expanded polystyrene in North America
The Insulfoam Advantage § Manufacturing Experience – § Job specific compressive strengths and product sizes § Over 40 years of experience § Short lead times § Multiple Manufacturing Locations – § State-of-the-art facilities § Shorter shipping distances § Ability to service large jobs § Technical Expertise – § Dedicated technical staff § Industry leaders in code compliance, product development and testing § Superior Service – § Product training sessions available § Savvy customer services
The EPS Environmental Advantages § 100% recyclable § Contains no HCFCs, dyes or formaldehyde § Shorter shipping distances § Manufacturing option: can contain up to 25% recycled material § Manufacturing option: resist insects and mold
Insul. Foam® – unfaced EPS The products and their compressive resistances • Insul. Foam I - 10 psi • Insul. Foam VIII - 13 psi • Insul. Foam II - 15 psi • Insul. Foam IX - 25 psi • Insul. Foam XIV - 40 psi • Insul. Foam XV - 60 psi Available in job-specific compressive strengths and product sizes
Insul. Foam Products FEATURES BENEFITS § § Contains up to 25% recycled content 100% recyclable Contains no HCFCs or dyes § § Dimensionally Stable § § Water Resistant § § Same fundamental chemistry for more than 40 years § Environmentally friendly product Energy Star Certified Available for LEED points No ozone depleting gases in finished product No cupping, warping, shrinking Best overall long-term performance Proven Performer
R-Tech ® Insul. Foam with polymeric facers
What is R-Tech? § § § Manufactured from expandable polystyrene per ASTM C 578 Provided with polymeric facers laminated to both sides Compressive Resistances from 10 -60 psi Thicknesses from ½” to 7” Available in custom-cut panels or 200 sq. ft. fanfold bundles
R-Tech Products Premium Products § § § R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board R-Tech - 10 psi R-Tech X - 15 psi R-Tech IV - 25 psi R-Tech VI - 40 psi R-Tech VII - 60 psi The breadth of our product line is unmatched!
R-Tech Products Features Benefits § Factory laminated polymeric facer § Enhanced jobsite handling, durability and moisture resistance § Available with a metallic-reflective (MR) facer § In applications with a dead-air space, the MR facer will provide enhanced R-Values § Available with the Insul-Snap™ feature – scores the product at pre-ordered intervals (16” or 24” typ. ) § Minimizes labor, product breakage and jobsite waste § Environmentally friendly product Energy Star Certified Available for LEED points No ozone depleting gases in finished product § § § Contains up to 15% recycled content 100% recyclable Contains no HCFCs or dyes § § §
When do I use R-Tech? § § § § § Below Grade Insulation Waterproofing Protection Board Below & Between Slab Cavity Wall Insulation Sheathing Siding Underlayment Roofing Underlayment Radiant Heat Floors Pre-cast wall panels
R-Tech Advantages § The Right Product for the Job Custom sizes & thicknesses Custom compressive strengths § § § Stable long-term R-Value Proven long-term moisture resistance Available with silver facer for enhanced R-Values in cavity walls Contains up to 15% recycled materials 100% recyclable Typically less expensive than XPS
R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board • 200 sq. ft. bundle • Available in thicknesses of ¼” , ⅜” , ½” and ¾” , • Typical nominal density of 1. 00 pcf • Factory laminated polymeric facer R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board
R-Tech / XPS Comparison
Key Property Comparisons
ASTM C 578 • The industry’s consensus standard for expanded and extruded polystyrene • Establishes the minimums and/or maximums for assorted physical properties
ASTM C 578
Their Antiquated Arguments… § Higher R-Value § Higher Compressive Strength § Lower Moisture Absorption Let’s address each one. . .
Long-Term Warranty Comparison
Enhanced R-Value Opportunities • *Requires a. 75” – 3. 5” dead air space With a silver skin and a dead-air space…
Looking at it Logically… § § R-Tech IV has 10% compression at 25 psi that’s 3600 lbs. per sq. ft. What’s really needed?
The Right Product for the Job!
Compressive Resistance 425, 000 lbs 80, 000 lbs 750, 000 lbs
Q. Lower Moisture Absorption? A. Only if your concerned with a 24 -hour complete immersion condition.
Superior Moisture Resistance
Superior Moisture Resistance Unlike Type 1 EPS, when exposed to dry conditions for four weeks, the XPS did not approach values expected per ASTM 578 Standard Specification for Rigid Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
EPMSA
Summary of Other Findings § U. S. Army’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) findings in 1991: EPS @ 1. 7% moisture content after 1000 days § Huntingdon Report in 1993: EPS @ 5% moisture content vs. XPS @ 13. 5% after 1 year § Insulfoam – Alaska findings in 2000: XPS @ 24% moisture with an R-Value of 2. 63 per inch
Insulfoam Market Segments Insulation Applications Roofing Commercial Residential Wall Systems Sheathing EIFS and One-Coat Siding Backer & Profiles Cavity Walls SIPs Perimeter & Below Slab Pre-cast panels Radiant Heating Non-Insulation Applications Geofoam Highways & Bridges Lightweight Void Fill Levees Garden Roofing Pools and Pool Decks Concrete Block-outs Theaters & Stadiums Flotation Packaging
Commercial and Residential Insul. Foam and R-Tech Applications
Perimeter & Below Slab
Below Slab
Cavity Wall
Interior Wall Sheathing
Flotation/Marine
Theater/Stadium Seating
Ramps & Driveways
Lightweight Void Fill
Geofoam
Garden Roofs
Cost Comparisons – Dixon, CA Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 57 $. 68 $. 77 Insul. Foam $. 30 $. 38 $. 46 Add $. 08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2. 04/sq. ft. , EPS = $1. 14 * Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and by size
Cost Comparisons – Chino, CA Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 57 $. 68 $. 77 Insul. Foam $. 30 $. 38 $. 46 Add $. 08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2. 04/sq. ft. , EPS = $1. 14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Phoenix, CA Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 57 $. 68 $. 77 Insul. Foam $. 30 $. 38 $. 46 Add $. 08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2. 04/sq. ft. , EPS = $1. 14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Kent, WA Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 30 $. 45 $. 65 R-Tech $. 26 $. 40 $. 50 Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1. 35/sq. ft. , R-Tech = $1. 20 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Anchorage, AK Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 34 $. 46 $. 50 R-Tech $. 30 $. 38 $. 46 Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1. 38/sq. ft. , EPS = $1. 14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – SLC, CO Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 31 $. 47 $. 58 Insul. Foam $. 27 $. 42 $. 54 Add $. 08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1. 41/sq. ft. , EPS = $1. 26 * Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Aurora, CO Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 31 $. 47 $. 58 Insul. Foam $. 27 $. 42 $. 54 Add $. 08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1. 41/sq. ft. , EPS = $1. 26 * Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Mead, NE Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 30 $. 42 $. 62 Insul. Foam $. 28 $. 38 $. 58 Add $. 06 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1. 26/sq. ft. , EPS = $1. 14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Lakeland, FL Material Costs (per board foot)* 25 psi: 40 psi: 60 psi: XPS $. 35 $. 48 $. 53 Insul. Foam $. 30 $. 38 $. 46 Add $. 06 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1. 44/sq. ft. , EPS = $1. 14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Significant Labor Savings Possible Save from $. 05 -. 15/sq. ft. /layer in labor Product Thicknesses Panels Compressive Resistances Insul. Foam Up to 40” ⅛” increments 4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’ & custom sizes 10, 13, 15, 25, 40, 60 psi R-Tech Up to 7” ⅛” increments 4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’ & custom sizes 10, 13, 15, 25, 40, 60 psi XPS Up to 3” ½” increments Std. 2’ x 8’, sometimes 4’ x 8’ 25, 40, 60, 100 psi The Right Thickness + The Right Panel Size + The Right Compressive Resistance = Big Savings!!