Foam-Control MAX™ Graphite Polystyrene (GPS)

Next Generation Insulation Powered by Graphite™

Foam-Control MAX™ is a next generation insulation product line with a maximum R-value powered by graphite.  Foam‑Control MAX is a premium grade insulation manufactured to provide architects, specifiers, distributors, and contractors all the features and benefits inherent in a high quality insulation.

Foam-Control MAX Benefits

  • R-value – Foam-Control MAX has a maximum R-value that never changes over time.
  • Strength – Foam-Control MAX comes in compressive strengths of 10, 15, and 25 psi.
  • Moisture Resistance – Foam-Control MAX is a closed cell polystyrene insulation and is resistant to moisture gain.
  • Vapor Permeable – Foam-Control MAX allows moisture vapor to move through its structure.
  • Drying Potential – Foam-Control MAX rapidly releases absorbed moisture.
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Foam-Control MAX is a graphite polystyrene rigid foam insulation that delivers maximum energy efficiency, cost effectiveness and sustainability. Planners, architects, contractors and builder-owners benefit from Foam-Control MAX because of the special advantages this material offers.

Foam-Control MAX is comprised of many small pockets of air within a polymer matrix containing graphite. The graphite reflects radiant heat energy like a mirror, increasing the material’s resistance to heat flow or R-value.

Foam-Control MAX Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) Insulation Applications

Strength/R-Value

R-Value/inch¹

 Compressive
Strength², psi

75º F

40º F
MAX 100 5.0 5.2 10
MAX 150 5.0 5.2 15
MAX 250 5.0 5.3 25

1 R-value units are °F·ft2·h/Btu and are based on 1-1/16” thickness.
2 Compressive strength @ 10% deformation.

Foam-Control MAX is available in a wide range of standard R-values and thicknesses to meet your needs.
 
R-5, R-7.5, R-10, R-15, R-20
 

Proven to meet, or exceed, building codes.

Foam-Control MAX is manufactured under an industry leading quality control program monitored by UL and further recognized in UL Evaluation Report UL ER11812-05.

Foam-Control MAX meets ASTM C578, “Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation”.