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Foam-Control PLUS+® Outperforms XPS When Exposed to Moisture

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Jim Nugent

By: Jim Nugent - Regional Sales Manager As the word spreads throughout the construction industry about the advantages of expanded polystyrene, specifically Foam-Control PLUS+® architectural insulation, and the advantages over extruded polystyrene, we realize there is still a lot of … Continue reading →

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All that Glitters is Not Gold: How Stable is your R-Value?

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Doug Wehrwein

By: Doug Wehrwein, Sales Representative It’s generally understood that extruded polystyrene (XPS) offers more initial R-value per inch than expanded polystyrene (EPS) yet because of its lower cost, EPS offers a better value. Are you aware that XPS manufacturers use … Continue reading →

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Roofing Insulation: Impact of Temperature on R-Value

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Tamara Middleton

By: Tamara Middleton, Sales Representative Most flat roof commercial buildings today use one of three insulations, polyisocyanurate (polyiso), extruded polystyrene (XPS) or expanded polystyrene (EPS). These insulations are used above the roof deck and protected by the roof membrane. Polyiso … Continue reading →

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