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...Polyisocyanurate (PIR), Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) or Styrofoam? When building or renovating a high-performance building envelope there are really three main kinds of rigid foam panels you are going to have to choose from - Polyisocyanurate known as Polyiso (PIR), Extruded Polystyrene (XPS...

...polyisocyanurate and stone wool ], measurements of R-value per inch were made over a range of different temperatures more characteristic of in-service temperatures. As shown in Figure 1 below, these measurements found that the R value of both insulation types change with temperature, with the polyisocyanurate [polyiso]...

...Polyisocyanurate insulation (or Polyiso) Method and form : commonly in 2x8 or 4x8 sheets with foil backing Polyisocyanurate insulation boards have some interesting quirks so be careful where you use it © Ecohome Performance: R6 - 6.5 and even higher are the claims of some producers, but independent researcher...

...polyiso) can act as a vapor barrier, which can be a good thing or sometimes a bad thing, so be careful! This is why insulating exterior walls can sometimes go terribly wrong when "poor" insulation products are chosen for any given application. Don't just walk into a building supply store and pick the cheapest rigid i...

...polyiso foil-faced insulation panels [with zero HCFCs] eliminates thermal bridging, and helps the walls to achieve R-35. As described earlier, natural ventilation in the summer reduces energy needs for cooling. We sourced some salvaged materials for the beauty they would bring to the project. The exterior brick comes...

...Polyiso v EPS v Styrofoam & alternatives For more details on insulating a home see here Why building a green sustainable home is the most affordable option The best resilient design features for new home construction Find more about green home construction and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome...

...Polyiso rigid insulation board s are mostly air, so sound can move through them fairly easily. Rockwool brands itself as a soundproofing insulation , which it does a fair job at, but so do Hemp, grass, even dense pack cellulose and wood fiberboards. Reduce pollution and protect indoor air quality There is a steady ...

...Polyiso, EPS & XPS foam insulation & styrofoam Tips for successfully building affordable eco homes Resilient design features for sustainable new home construction Find more about green home construction in the EcoHome Green Building Guide pages or to learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Net...

...Polyiso v EPS v Styrofoam & alternatives Compare the carbon footprint of wood v steel vs. concrete buildings Why building a green sustainable home is the most affordable option The best resilient design features for new home construction Find more about green home construction and reap the benef...

...Polyiso v EPS v Styrofoam & alternatives Why building a sustainable green home is the most affordable option How to dispose of construction waste responsibly Find more about green home construction and discover the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here .