Expanded Polystyrene Insulation from Foamex

The rigid, closed-cellular matrix of expanded polystyrene sheets account for its low thermal conductivity. A high capacity thermal insulation is achieved as the polystyrene sheets inhibit the passage of cold air or heat through its panels. This is the reason why Foamex developed their own line of innovative polystyrene sheets that meet the high demand of the modern built environment.

Foamex Brings Styroboard™ for Efficient Expanded Polystyrene Insulation
Expanded polystyrene insulation offers heat flow resistance. The higher the rate of heat resistance, the less heating or cooling is needed. As the leading provider and manufacturer of expanded and extruded polystyrene sheets, Foamex stays on top of providing the building and construction sector with the best solutions for both commercial and residential insulation applications.

Styroboard™ (EPS) expanded polystyrene sheets come with several advantages. The expanded polystyrene sheets are a lightweight insulating material, which allows for easy handling and quick on-site installation. It has exceptional mechanical properties, this makes it an ideal choice for the load-bearing roof and floor insulation, lightweight fill solution for road or building projects. It also provides a sound barrier feature when used as a base for rendered panels.

Styroboard™ expanded polystyrene sheets have low water absorption. It's durable and long-lasting; its thermal and mechanical properties aren't affected by moisture, humidity or damp. EPS sheets are resistant to mould, vermin and chemicals. It's highly adaptive to any coating system, such as cement, plasters or paint.

Styroboard™ expanded polystyrene sheets are easily cut into the shape or size required for the project. Foamex holds a high regard for quality and integrity. Styroboard™ EPS conforms to the AS 1366 Part 3 - 1992, the guideline for rigid cellular plastic sheets for thermal insulation of rigid cellular polystyrene.

The expanded polystyrene sheets are used in a wide range of commercial and residential applications, including the following:

Warehouses
Factories
Office buildings
Homes and other residential complexes
Sheds
Patios and garages

Styroboard™ provides the ideal expanded polystyrene insulation material for cold storage rooms, ceilings, under slabs and wall cavities.

Styroboard™ Expanded Polystyrene Insulation and the Environment
It has been established that using expanded polystyrene insulation reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 50%. Proper insulation not only cuts down on energy costs, but it also leads to energy efficiency - a crucial factor in achieving sustainability in today's built environment.

The manufacturing process of expanded polystyrene sheets doesn't include toxic agents, such as Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) - major contributing chemicals that deplete the ozone layer.

Expanded polystyrene sheets provide an example on how to efficiently use natural resources (crude oil). Each block or sheets of EPS consists of 98% air; and for each kilogramme of fuel utilised in the production of one expanded polystyrene sheet, it saves a maximum of 150 kilos of crude oil that is used for heating or cooling residences and commercial buildings.

Another classic example of how expanded polystyrene sheets lower carbon footprint is by cutting down fuel consumption during its transport or delivery of EPS to the construction site. As it is a lightweight material, it is estimated to save up to 39 to 40% fuel.

Expanded polystyrene sheets are non-biodegradable materials - it will not degrade into hazardous substances that can contaminate groundwater.

Social responsibility doesn't end in providing eco-friendly building materials for Foamex. Knowing how each product impacts the environment is another way to be conscious in selecting products that aren't only functional but also helps to reduce carbon footprint.

Contact Foamex at 02 9773 1655 or visit their website at www.foamex.com.au for more information on Styroboard™ Expanded Polystyrene Insulation today.