Tag Archives: Below-Grade Insulation

Facts About EPS and Water Absorption

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Doug Wehrwein

By: Doug Wehrwein, Sales Representative Extensive testing has confirmed that the closed-cell structure of EPS reduces moisture absorption over prolonged periods. Even when moisture absorption has reached the maximum threshold there is minimal effect on the thermal performance of EPS … Continue reading →

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Insulation: Good, Better, & Best

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Terry Meier

By: Terry Meier, Sales Representative, Architectural Products Some choices are good but others are better. Just because something is good is not necessarily reason for selecting it. Many years ago the Sears Roebuck catalog would display some of its merchandise … Continue reading →

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The Polar Advanatge

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Jim Nugent

Jim Nugent, Regional Sales Manager The primary function of rigid insulation on a building is to thermally protect the building envelop and provide energy savings and comfort to the occupants. Energy codes and experience are driving the growing of placing … Continue reading →

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The Rest of the [EPS] Story

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Pat Austin

By: Pat Austin, Sales Representative - Architectural Products At the risk of dating myself, I have to admit that one of my favorite personalities in the entertainment industry was the late Paul Harvey, who made famous by a short program he … Continue reading →

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The History of Laminated EPS Sheathing

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Nick Harvill

By: Nick Harvill, Sales Representative - Architectural Products ACH Foam Technologies produces Polar-R®, a 4’ x 8’ laminated sheathing, and Polar Fold®, a 4’ x 50’ sheet that comes folded in a 24” x 48” bundle. The durable facers make … Continue reading →

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