Rigid foam insulation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...rigid foams.  R-value comparison: GPS vs. alternatives The R-value of foam insulation varies by density (pounds per cubic foot-lb/ft³), but for a common medium density of 1.5 lb/ft³ (24 kg/m³), GPS outperforms standard EPS. Here is a brief comparison of common rigid foam types: Insulation Type Approx. R-Value per in...

...foam insulation (see here to learn which rigid insulation panel is best for different applications) A base coat of polymer-modified cement A reinforcing mesh embedded in the base coat A final, textured finish coat This system's flaw was that if water did get in - through a window flashing, a crack, or a roof leak - it...

...insulation. XPS rigid foam insulation panels XPS rigid foam insulation panels are look different than EPS beadboard insulation panels and are the real styrofoam which has a higher embodied carbon figure than natural insulation materials XPS or Extruded Polystyrene insulation is a petroleum based product. It has a hi...