Polystyrene Wall Insulation Panels

Expanded polystyrene eps exterior wall insulation the reason eps is such a good insulating material is the millions of air pockets which are formed when the blocks are molded.

Polystyrene wall insulation panels.

The products are easy to handle score cut and install and no special tools are needed. It s primarily used in the form of white or grey panels to insulate floors walls roofs or terraces. They are 4 foot wide wall height rigid panels made of expanded polystyrene. Resistant to decay moisture and pests expol wall insulation panels need no future maintenance.

These pockets impede the flow of heat making eps an excellent insulator keeping things cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Expanded or styrofoam insulation is a budget friendly option while extruded insulation has great water resistance and is ideal for use in areas like crawl spaces. The r value of polystyrene climbs by up to 50 as the difference between inside and outside temperature increases. With heavy duty ez sips polystyrene wall insulation panels incorporated into the walls of your home the building envelope is tight and energy costs drop.

It s worth noting that grey eps shows a better thermal performance around 10 to 20 which makes it possible for example to reduce the thickness of the polystyrene panel when it s used as insulation.