Monthly Archives: November 2017

The EPS vs XPS Moisture Resistance & Permeability Conversation

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Pat Austin

By: Pat Austin, Sales Representative Hey John, when you’re right, you ARE right! To expand a little on your below-grade insulation performance conversation, I’d like to add a couple points. First, the ASTM C272 quality control testing for extruded polystyrene … Continue reading →

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The Best Below-Grade Rigid Foam Available Today!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by John Myers

By: John Myers, Sales Representative For many years now the market place for below-grade insulation has assumed XPS is the product to use. However, a recent update to the 40 year old test data has just proven that EPS and … Continue reading →

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Why Not Tapered EPS?

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Nick Harvill

  By: Nick Harvill, Sales Representative I recently had an Architect ask me why should they use Foam-Control® PLUS+® Tapered EPS to slope their roofs rather than Polyiso? My answer was, “Why wouldn’t you use EPS?” It has been proven … Continue reading →

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Updated: DuraTherm Packaging® OEM Tech Data

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Greg Aron

By: Greg Aron, Regional Sales Manager Have you ever lay awake at night pondering the coefficient of thermal contraction for EPS? Perhaps you may have wondered how much moisture your DuraTherm® cooler would absorb if submerged for 24 hrs? Fear no … Continue reading →

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