Extruded Polystyrene Foam for Rooftop Gardens from Foamex

Extruded polystyrene foam (XPS) is a homogeneous, rigid closed-cell material that is durable and ideal to use for long lasting applications, such as rooftop garden designs and insulation projects.

FOAMEX is an Australian-owned company that manufactures extruded polystyrene foam (XPS) and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) products for the building and construction industry. Their revolutionary manufacturing process allows them to produce eco-friendly, HCFC-free polystyrene sheets.

FOAMEX Styroboard™ extruded polystyrene foam boasts a sturdy, and resilient material with an excellent thermal performance. The polystyrene sheets compressive strength makes it the insulation material of choice for areas subjected to heavy loads or constant pedestrian traffic.

Using extruded polystyrene foam insulation in building construction provides exceptional flexibility, compatibility, and thermal efficiency. Styroboard™ extruded polystyrene foam are suitable to use in the following applications:

Flat, inverted roofs
Ceilings, floor insulation with maximum load bearing capacity
Plinth area or floor area, the total covered area of a residential or commercial property
Perimeter insulation for basements and cellars
Insulation for swimming pools
Rooftop gardens

With growing concerns about protecting the environment, today's goals of combining design-oriented sustainability, as well as energy efficiency have become a trend in building design and architecture. Australian city councils and other major influencers are continuously active in promoting the benefits of rooftop gardens.

Here are the ways on how rooftop gardens balance the ecology in an urban setting:

Building rooftop gardens are the most economical and easy way to improving the aesthetics of the built environment.
Rooftop gardens minimise waste by prolonging the service life of HVAC systems through modified use. It also helps in extending the service life of waterproofing membranes.
Rooftop gardens assist in stormwater management by absorbing excessive waters through the following:
a. Plants take up the water and release it through evaporation
b. Rooftop gardens moderate temperature, and it acts as a natural filter for excessive water
c. Urban greening limits the amount of stormwater runoff, therefore decreasing stress on drainage systems
Rooftop gardens filter the air by and reduces the amounts of dust particles in urban areas. It also lowers the greenhouse gas emissions.
It improves the quality of air inhaled by city dwellers.
Rooftop gardens play a fundamental role in energy efficiency.

FOAMEX Styroboard™ extruded polystyrene foam has optimum thermal insulation that meets the guidelines on greenhouse insulation and roof protection set by the Building Code of Australia. Its closed-cell matrix makes it water-resistant, suitable to use in environments where there is constant exposure to water like rooftop gardens.

The extruded polystyrene sheets have a stable dimension and offer a cost-effective, reliable material for any rooftop garden applications.

Caring for the environment sometimes takes on choosing the right materials to use. With FOAMEX Styroboard™ extruded polystyrene foam, a successful rooftop garden that is economical, durable waterproof and well-insulated is guaranteed.

Visit www.foamex.com.au for more information on FOAMEX Styroboard™ extruded polystyrene foam today.