Why is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) increasingly being used in the construction industry? How long has it been used as part of the thermal envelope?
EPS, an organic material manufactured from recycled crude oil by-products, made its first appearance in the shipping industry as “Styrofoam” and proved its reliability as an exceptional insulating material in the 1950’s. Its popularity gained momentum in the construction industry due to its key characteristics: • Stability – It withstands freeze/thaw cycling without losing structural integrity or other physical properties. • Readily available, inexpensive and extremely versatile. • Its high strength to weight ratio can’t be beat. • Its durability & stability is unmatched. • Water resistance. • It is chemically inert and does not provide food value for termites, insects, parasites, mold or mildew. • Does not contain ozone-depleting chemicals • OSHA compliant and respects the most stringent environmental standards.
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