Technical Information

Technical Information
Technical Insights

Moisture Absorption Mechanisms in Polystyrene Foams Are Keys to Predicting Long-term Performance: XPS and EPS Behave Differently in Moist Below-Grade Applications (PDF)

Additional Technical Information

The Effects of Open Porosity on the Strength and Water Absorption of RCPS Foam Board Insulations

Technical Insights, Below Grade Series ID: TI-BG-13

The Truth about Water Absorption

Technical Insights, Below Grade Series ID: TI-BG-14

XPS Is the Proven Choice for Protected Membrane Roof Assemblies

Technical Insights, Protected Membrane Series ID: PMRA-03

Aging of XPS Insulation in Relation to a 15-Year Thermal Resistance Design Life

ID: LTTR Tech Brief

Considerations for Specifying Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Insulations in Various Applications (PDF)

By Rob Brooks, Tiffany Coppock, Matt Dillon, Mike Fischer; Meng Guo, Valentina Woodcraft - IIBEC Interface

Addendum to Demystifying Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Insulations Aging of XPS Insulation in Relation to a 15-Year Thermal Resistance Design Life (PDF)

XPS Insulation Performance, Below Grade Series ID: IP-BG-04-Addendum