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 EPS
is a closed cell, lightweight, foamed plastic which has a
compression strength between 10 to 33 PSI for most construction
applications. Applied in roofing, foundations, and walls.
EPS has a successful history of efficient use in industrial,
commercial, residential and cold storage buildings.
EPS
insulation (1 lb. per cubic foot) provides a typical R-value of
3.9 per inch at mean temperature of 75° F. The R-value of
EPS insulation is permanent because the cellular structure of
EPS contains only stabilized air. It's R value will
not decrease as it ages.
Exterior
Sheathing
- Meets
or exceeds current energy conservation design
standards without increasing stud width.
- Reduces
air infiltration and heat loss through framing; slows
convective looping.
- Corner
bracing required for non-structural sheathing.
- Foil-faced
EPS with air space can provide additional R-value;
retards radiant heat flow.
- Peforated
foil promotes breathability.
- Elimiates
need for extra-deep framing.
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Perimeter
Insulation
- Select
strength and thickness to meet loading and thermal
requirements.
- Long-term
resistance to slab edge heat loss
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Eave
Vents
- Allow
air to enter at the eave and move out hot,
energy-robbing attic air in summer and damaging attic
air in the winter.
- Proper
roof ventilation eliminates the potential damaging ice
build-up at eaves and valleys.
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