Resource Efficient
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) manufacturing uses little energy, in which steam is a component of the manufacturing process. The water from this process is collected and re-used many times. Additionally, only 0.1% of total oil consumption is used to manufacture EPS.
Composed of Common / Safe Materials
EPS is safe and even recyclable, and can be turned into everyday products, i.e. thermally processed into a resin to make other products such as garden furniture, coat hangers and crown molding.
Environmentally Friendly
EPS has never contained CFC (chlorofluorocarbon), HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon), HFCs (hydrofluorocarbon) or formaldehyde which are harmful to the earth’s ozone. EPS is inert and stable and does not produce methane gas or contaminating leachates.
Saves Energy and Reduces Greenhouse Gas
Gas Emissions According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), buildings in the US alone account for 36% of energy use and 30% CO2 emissions. Using EPS in commercial and residential construction helps to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
EPS has higher, more stable long-term R-Values than other insulation alternatives. R-Value measures the thermal resistance. The higher the R-Value, the better the insulation provides thermal resistance.
Recommended Component of LEED Certified Projects
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the nationally accepted benchmark for design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. Owners of LEED buildings receive tax incentives for reducing the environmental impact on their surroundings.
Energy & Atmosphere
Credit 1 – EPS provides a stable R-Value without thermal drift, ensuring long term performance.
Credit 2 – EPS helps ensure compliance with local energy codes and ASHRAE 90.1-1999.
