Tag Archives: Foam-Control Plus+

New R-Value Requirements

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jim Nugent

By: Jim Nugent, Sales Representative - Architectural Products With both ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) updating their R value requirements and setting new standards for continuous insulation (ci), building owners … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in Life After Death?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Rick Shinn

By: Rick Shinn, Sales Representative - Architectural Products It may seem odd, but that question has relevance when discussing Commercial Roof Insulation. Let’s face it; the average commercial roof assembly will wear out at least once in the life span … Continue reading →

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20-Year, 100% R-Value Warranty

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Aaron Weatherbie

By: Aaron Weatherbie, Sales Representative - Architectural Products I have been a part of the construction industry for many years and have often wondered why EPS has so much competition in the rigid insulation market. There are several reasons why … Continue reading →

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Blue or Pink or Yellow or White?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Pat Austin

By: Pat Austin, Sales Representative - Architectural Products Rigid foam insulation products are manufactured using a variety of plastic resins and other compounds, but if you’re like me you tell them apart visually by their color. Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is … Continue reading →

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EPS Insulation: The Tough Stuff!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Rick Shinn

By: Rick Shinn, Sales Representative - Architectural Products Over the past two and a half years, I have presented numerous AIA/CES programs on subjects related to the performance of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) rigid insulation for construction applications. These applications include … Continue reading →

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