Tag Archives: R-Value

The R-Value “Hot Potato”

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jim Nugent

By: Jim Nugent, Sales Representative - Architectural Products Having been a sales professional of EPS products for 23 years I admit I had gotten used to the frustration over the misinformation about EPS insulation products and applications that often kept … Continue reading →

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Why is EPS a better choice for below-grade insulation?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Tom Huempfner

By: Tom Huempfner, VP Sales & Marketing Published vs. Long-Term R-value Performance Did you know that not all rigid foam insulations publish their long term R-value? There are three commonly used sheet insulation materials. Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) … Continue reading →

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Should you Specify FSC Certified OSB for SIPS?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by John Cowan

By: John Cowan, Regional Sales Manager As R-Control Structural Insulated Panels continue to be an important component used to accumulate points in LEED Certified projects, FSC OSB is often specified. But should it? 1) In order for the SIPs to be FSC certified there … Continue reading →

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Something has Changed! But EPS itself Has NOT!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Dale Mullikin

By: Dale Mullikin, Sales Representative - Architectural Products Over the last five years I have done over 300 Lunch & Learns with architects and engineers. There seems to be a common occurrence each time I do a presentation. Architects and engineers … Continue reading →

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