Eps Under Slab Insulation

We ve found in the south where we have the occasional termite that the performguard eps expanded ps with borates from ach is our best bet for under slab and in ground applications.

Eps under slab insulation.

Get free shipping on qualified eps under slab foam board insulation or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Under slab insulation and floors eps expanded polystyrene under slab insulation and floors. Silverboard is a rigid insulation board made from expanded polystyrene eps covered with a layer of polypropylene reflective lamination on both sides. 2x4 wall 2x6 wall attic basement crawlspace exterior sheathing exterior wall foundation garage under slab.

Because eps is available in a variety of different densities with different compression strengths the material can accommodate any design load requirements from a residential basement to an. Eps insulation in an under slab application take the case of a warehouse with a 6 inch thick 2 500 psi concrete slab on 2 inches of eps insulation with a rated stiffness of 360 psi for one inch. Since eps is lower cost per inch than xps and is available in a range of compressive strengths from 10 to 60 psi using it belowgrade and under slabs can save on insulation costs. Underslab insulation unitherm delivers the high compressive strength and efficiency required in residential slabs preventing thermal loss through the ground.

Using an unnecessarily high strength insulation you end up paying for something you don t really need. Silverboard rigid foam insulation eps offers builders a higher performance product which increases job site efficiency and reduces labor costs. With building owners growing desire to save money on heating and cooling costs and increasingly stringent energy codes contractors will be installing below grade and under slab insulation on more of their projects. Density is 15 psi and the 2 lb.

My understanding is that moisture retention is not a problem with this product. This highly effective combination of materials offers high compressive strength and great thermal performance when used in below grade and under slab applications. Commercial below grade insulation. Weighs in at 25 psi.

With a large offering of below grade and under slab insulating products insulfoam and r tech brand expanded polystyrene eps and graphite polystyrene gps insulation products are engineered to stand the test of time. Unitherm can be layered to achieve extremely high thermal resistance.