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Insulfoam – EPS
The Smart Choice
Who is Insulfoam?
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A wholly owned subsidiary of Carlisle
Construction Materials
Producer of expanded polystyrene (EPS)
building products for more than 40 years
The largest manufacturer of block-molded
expanded polystyrene in North America
The Insulfoam Advantage
 Manufacturing Experience –
 Job specific compressive strengths and
product sizes
 Over 40 years of experience
 Short lead times
 Multiple Manufacturing Locations –
 State-of-the-art facilities
 Shorter shipping distances
 Ability to service large jobs
 Technical Expertise –
 Dedicated technical staff
 Industry leaders in code compliance,
product development and testing
 Superior Service –
 Product training sessions available
 Savvy customer services
The EPS Environmental Advantages
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100% recyclable
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Contains no HCFCs, dyes
or formaldehyde
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Shorter shipping distances
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Manufacturing option:
can contain up to 25%
recycled material
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Manufacturing option:
resist insects and mold
InsulFoam® – unfaced EPS
The products and their compressive resistances
• InsulFoam I - 10 psi
• InsulFoam VIII - 13 psi
• InsulFoam II - 15 psi
• InsulFoam IX - 25 psi
• InsulFoam XIV - 40 psi
• InsulFoam XV - 60 psi
Available in job-specific compressive strengths and product sizes
InsulFoam Products
FEATURES
BENEFITS
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Contains up to 25%
recycled content
100% recyclable
Contains no HCFCs or dyes
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Dimensionally Stable
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Water Resistant
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Same fundamental chemistry
for more than 40 years
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Environmentally friendly
product
Energy Star Certified
Available for LEED points
No ozone depleting gases in
finished product
No cupping,
warping, shrinking
Best overall long-term
performance
Proven Performer
R-Tech ®
InsulFoam with polymeric facers
What is R-Tech?
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Manufactured from
expandable polystyrene per
ASTM C578
Provided with polymeric
facers laminated to both sides
Compressive Resistances
from 10-60 psi
Thicknesses from ½” to 7”
Available in custom-cut panels
or 200 sq. ft. fanfold bundles
R-Tech Products
Premium Products
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R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board
R-Tech - 10 psi
R-Tech X - 15 psi
R-Tech IV - 25 psi
R-Tech VI - 40 psi
R-Tech VII - 60 psi
The breadth of our product line is unmatched!
R-Tech Products
Features
Benefits
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Factory laminated
polymeric facer
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Enhanced jobsite handling,
durability and moisture
resistance
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Available with a
metallic-reflective (MR) facer
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In applications with a dead-air
space, the MR facer will
provide enhanced R-Values
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Available with the
Insul-Snap™ feature – scores
the product at pre-ordered
intervals (16” or 24” typ.)
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Minimizes labor, product
breakage and jobsite waste
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Environmentally
friendly product
Energy Star Certified
Available for LEED points
No ozone depleting gases in
finished product
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Contains up to 15%
recycled content
100% recyclable
Contains no HCFCs or dyes
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When do I use R-Tech?
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Below Grade Insulation
Waterproofing
Protection Board
Below & Between Slab
Cavity Wall Insulation
Sheathing
Siding Underlayment
Roofing Underlayment
Radiant Heat Floors
Pre-cast wall panels
R-Tech Advantages
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The Right Product for the Job
Custom sizes & thicknesses
Custom compressive strengths
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Stable long-term R-Value
Proven long-term moisture
resistance
Available with silver facer for
enhanced R-Values in cavity walls
Contains up to 15% recycled
materials
100% recyclable
Typically less expensive than XPS
R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board
• 200 sq. ft. bundle
• Available in thicknesses of ¼” , ⅜” , ½” and ¾” ,
• Typical nominal density of 1.00 pcf
• Factory laminated polymeric facer
R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board
R-Tech / XPS Comparison
Key Property
Comparisons
ASTM C578
• The industry’s consensus standard for expanded
and extruded polystyrene
• Establishes the minimums and/or maximums for
assorted physical properties
ASTM C578
Their Antiquated Arguments…
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Higher R-Value
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Higher Compressive Strength
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Lower Moisture Absorption
Let’s address each one...
Long-Term Warranty Comparison
Enhanced R-Value
Opportunities
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*Requires a .75” – 3.5” dead air space
With a silver skin and
a dead-air space…
Looking at it Logically…
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R-Tech IV has 10% compression at 25 psi that’s 3600 lbs. per sq. ft.
What’s really needed?
The Right Product for the Job!
Compressive Resistance
425,000 lbs
80,000 lbs
750,000 lbs
Q. Lower Moisture Absorption?
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Only if your concerned with a
24-hour complete immersion
condition.
Superior Moisture Resistance
Superior Moisture Resistance
Unlike Type 1 EPS, when exposed to dry conditions for four weeks, the XPS did
not approach values expected per ASTM 578 Standard Specification for Rigid
Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
EPMSA
Summary of Other Findings
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U.S. Army’s Cold Regions Research and
Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) findings in
1991:
EPS @ 1.7% moisture content after 1000 days
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Huntingdon Report in 1993:
EPS @ 5% moisture content vs. XPS @ 13.5%
after 1 year
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Insulfoam – Alaska findings in 2000:
XPS @ 24% moisture with an R-Value of 2.63 per
inch
Insulfoam Market Segments
Insulation Applications
Roofing
Commercial
Residential
Wall Systems
Sheathing
EIFS and One-Coat
Siding Backer & Profiles
Cavity Walls
SIPs
Perimeter & Below Slab
Pre-cast panels
Radiant Heating
Non-Insulation Applications
Geofoam
Highways & Bridges
Lightweight Void Fill
Levees
Garden Roofing
Pools and Pool Decks
Concrete Block-outs
Theaters & Stadiums
Flotation
Packaging
Commercial and Residential
InsulFoam and R-Tech Applications
Perimeter & Below Slab
Below Slab
Cavity Wall
Interior Wall Sheathing
Flotation/Marine
Theater/Stadium Seating
Ramps & Driveways
Lightweight Void Fill
Geofoam
Garden Roofs
Cost Comparisons – Dixon, CA
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.57
$.68
$.77
InsulFoam
$.30
$.38
$.46
Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2.04/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14
* Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and by size
Cost Comparisons – Chino, CA
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.57
$.68
$.77
InsulFoam
$.30
$.38
$.46
Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2.04/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14
* Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Phoenix, CA
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.57
$.68
$.77
InsulFoam
$.30
$.38
$.46
Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2.04/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14
* Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Kent, WA
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.30
$.45
$.65
R-Tech
$.26
$.40
$.50
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.35/sq.ft., R-Tech = $1.20
* Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Anchorage, AK
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.34
$.46
$.50
R-Tech
$.30
$.38
$.46
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.38/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14
* Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – SLC, CO
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.31
$.47
$.58
InsulFoam
$.27
$.42
$.54
Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.41/sq.ft., EPS = $1.26
* Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Aurora, CO
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.31
$.47
$.58
InsulFoam
$.27
$.42
$.54
Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.41/sq.ft., EPS = $1.26
* Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Mead, NE
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.30
$.42
$.62
InsulFoam
$.28
$.38
$.58
Add $.06 per square foot for R-Tech
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.26/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14
* Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Cost Comparisons – Lakeland, FL
Material Costs (per board foot)*
25 psi:
40 psi:
60 psi:
XPS
$.35
$.48
$.53
InsulFoam
$.30
$.38
$.46
Add $.06 per square foot for R-Tech
Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.44/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14
* Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size
Significant Labor Savings Possible
Save from $.05 - .15/sq. ft. /layer in labor
Product
Thicknesses
Panels
Compressive Resistances
InsulFoam
Up to 40”
⅛” increments
4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’ &
custom sizes
10, 13, 15, 25, 40, 60 psi
R-Tech
Up to 7”
⅛” increments
4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’ &
custom sizes
10, 13, 15, 25, 40, 60 psi
XPS
Up to 3”
½” increments
Std. 2’ x 8’,
sometimes 4’ x 8’
25, 40, 60, 100 psi
The Right Thickness
+ The Right Panel Size
+ The Right Compressive Resistance
= Big Savings!!