Foamular V. Polystyrene.
There is a common misunderstanding amongst the general public when it comes to Polystyrene (also known as Styrofoam). Styrofoam is regularly used as a generic term for expanded polystyrene foam, such as disposable coffee cups or cushioning material in packaging. These are usually white and made up of expanded polystyrene beads. This is different from the Extruded Polystyrene process used to construct Foamular.
Foamular Extruded Polystyrene
Many engineers, builders, architects and home owners are choosing Foamular due to its strong but lightweight nature, high compressive strength, density and thermal resistance. Foamular presents advanced long-term thermal performance and outstanding water resistant properties through its high density cell structure.
Tough and Durable
Foamular is a closed cell insulation board, which makes it virtually 100% moisture resistant. Normally when insulation comes into contact with water it loses its thermal abilities, but even when covered with ice or surrounded by moisture, Foamular still preserves its thermal and physical properties making it perfect when faced with extreme surroundings.
High Performance
Foamular Extruded Polystyrene has greater R-values than most other products at comparable thicknesses. Just 25mm of Foamular achieves R0.89 and 100mm achieves R3.57. Foamular is assured to uphold its physical properties and a minimum of 90% ‘R’ value for a period of 20 years. With a high R-value and the confidence of a significant guarantee, Foamular is recognised for its efficient insulation advantages.
Environmentally Friendly
Foamular is a CFC free insulation product with high R-values. Using Foamular limits external temperature exchange, reducing internal temperature fluctuations, lowering the need for synthetic air conditioning and electricity consumption. Meaning less energy is consumed in maintaining building thermal efficiency, consequently leading to less polluting emissions in the environment.
The flexibility of Foamular can be applied to suit an array of needs including:
- Agriculture
- Storage
- Construction
- Model Building
For added information on project specific applications, visit the Foamular Extruded Polystyrene website.
Green Garden Roofs will provide some insulation from the soil and plants, but for adequate R-values, added insulation is needed. Extruded Polystyrene is placed below the soil but above the concrete roof, creating a continuous thermal barrier.
For more details, visit the Green Roof Garden Insulation section here
Extruded Polystyrene is an environmentally friendly product, but Austech has taken it one step further with the introduction of Polyboard Enviro 300, a Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) Extruded Polystyrene Board with great R-values and compressive strength.
Find out more about Polyboard Enviro Insulation here
Green roof gardens are becoming an increasingly popular way to cover flat concrete roofs, but they do not provide sufficient R-values to create an energy efficient building. Foamular is not affected by soil, mould, water or plants so it is ideal for use under green roof gardens.
View more information on green roof gardens