Styroboard® Extruded Polystyrene Sheets Rigid Foam Board Insulation from Foamex

Extruded polystyrene sheeting from Foamex

Styroboard® extruded polystyrene sheeting offers durability, stability and high thermal efficiency, making it the absolute material of choice for rigid foam board insulation for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Foamex, one of the country's leading polystyrene supplier, has continuously provided clients with a comprehensive roster of sustainable and environment-friendly building materials for rigid foam board insulation, civil works, arts and props. One of their most sought-after products is Styroboard™ extruded polystyrene sheets (XPS).

Styroboard® extruded polystyrene sheets (XPS) are produced from solid beads of polystyrene resin without incorporating greenhouse gases like chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) or hydrofluorocarbon (HCFC) that deplete the ozone layer.

The granules are first mixed with additives in an extruder. Then the mixture is melted continuously until a viscous liquid consistency is achieved. The volume of the beads expands simultaneously with the injection of a blowing agent. The mixture is forced through a die, while being subjected to heat and pressure control. Lastly, a rigid foam board is produced, ready for moulding and cutting into various shapes and sizes as Styroboard® extruded polystyrene sheets (XPS).

What are the Benefits of Styroboard® Extruded Polystyrene Sheets?

The closed cellular composition of Styroboard® XPS accounts for its stability and excellent thermal insulation. The rigid foam board insulation material prevents thermal loss in cold applications, such as freezer rooms for food packaging and food distribution.

Below is the detailed list of the advantages that Foamex Styroboard® XPS has to offer:

Energy-Efficient Rigid Foam Board Insulation

It is no secret that both heating and cooling systems consume a lot of energy to achieve a comfortable indoor temperature. In action, Styroboard® XPS reduces energy consumption while promoting positive energy and cleaner air emission.

Based on the foam thickness, the high-density cell structure of Styroboard® XPS has long-term R-value. It forms a moisture barrier that overcomes convection currents and air infiltration that contributes to energy loss.

Moisture-Resistant Building Material

Water, vapour and moisture infiltration greatly affects the overall R-value of a building envelope. Styroboard® XPS has a stable closed cellular matrix that significantly inhibits water infiltration. When correctly installed, the rigid foam board insulation sheets will render a constant layer of water protection, ideal for underslab insulation application.

High-Quality, Fire-Retardant XPS

Foamex value excellence in the quality and functionality of the products they offer. Hence, Styroboard® XPS includes fire-retardant additives and is manufactured in compliance with Australian Standards AS 1366.4, relating to Rigid Cellular Plastic Sheets for Thermal Insulation, Rigid Cellular Polystyrene - Extruded.

Dimensional Stability and High Compressive Strength

The unique composition of extruded polystyrene sheeting makes for its inherent physical strength. It is a resilient building material that can withstand heavy-duty load-bearing and traffic loads.

Furthermore, the rigid foam board insulation material is not vulnerable to premature structural disintegration, and is also resistant to vermin and termite attacks.

Foamex ensures Styroboard® extruded polystyrene sheets rigid foam board insulation will achieve long-lasting thermal efficient service.

For more details on Styroboard® XPS and other innovative polystyrene products, contact Foamex at 02 9773 1655 or visit www.foamex.com.au today!