The Advantages of Using Styrofoam Insulation

Styrofoam is an important part of the modern economy. It is a versatile product used for cups, plates and as insulation products. Architects often use Styrofoam in concrete forms because it has air pockets that make it excellent as an insulator. In roofs and slabs, it works as lightweight and durable panels that prevent the element from entering the interior. Whether it is cold or heat, Styrofoam is an excellent insulator.

Styrofoam insulation is a rigid polystyrene foam material. It is waterproof, efficient and lightweight in preventing the transfer of heat. For production of styrene seventy five percent benzene is used. The polystyrene is a monomer of Styrofoam. Styrofoam has unique capacity of maintaining the temperature of things as it is. The Styrofoam is used in form of pipe insulation, sheeted wall insulation, ground flake insulation etc.

Styrofoam has great R-value, thermal efficiency. R-value defined “a measure a substance’s insulating value or resistance to heat flow, the insulating ability”. Styrofoam has cavity insulation between the studs. It provides rigid insulation of entire wall and energy efficiency. Styrofoam insulation has highest moisture resistance than any foam plastic insulation. It provides long term insulating systems. Other insulations has many drawbacks for example, polysiocyanuarate provides nutrient source for molds. This is not the case with Styrofoam insulation. It has a high compressive strength and unparallel resistance for water penetration.

Styrofoam insulation is done using Styrofoam sheets. These Styrofoam insulation sheets are available in many different shapes. Common dimensions of these Styrofoam insulation sheets are 48 inches in width, 50 feet length and have thickness of 3 inches. .  There are two ways by which these Styrofoam insulation sheets can be installed, it can be installed outside foundation walls or can be attached to outside building frames. Over this rigid Styrofoam, the light blocking material should be installed as siding or as protective panels over the foam. This blocking material will prevent degradation of Styrofoam caused by sunlight. When these width, length and thickness ratios are in relation to all other aspects it helps in prevention of energy loss.

Styrofoam insulation has a unique closed-cell structure. it totally resists moisture and water vapour Styrofoam insulation. This insulation will not rot or allows development of fungi or mildew. It permanently retains 97% of its R-value, even if it is installed in damp environment. It gives you maintenance for your house or office. Styrofoam insulation is strong enough, so it can be used in all insulation applications like walls, roofs, ceilings and load bearing areas under the slabs and wooden floors. Styrofoam insulation will not sag or slump. No other insulation material can match strength of Styrofoam insulation.

Since Styrofoam insulation provides both vapor barrier and thermal insulation, there is no need of foil or fiberglass used together or separately. It is versatile, allows choice of wide range of construction methods can be used for ground up. Low thermal conductivity minimizes the thickness required. These Styrofoam insulation sheets are easy to handle, cut and store on site.