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Why Polystyrene Insulation Taking Over the Residential and Commercial Market

admin April 20, 2017
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Summary: The immense amounts of benefits that polystyrene foam can offer homeowners more or less outweigh the cons.

Every home requires an immense amount of insulation. And, with so many products currently out on the market, from recycled denim to polystyrene insulation, the choices are vast and plentiful. Now, to be fair, all of these insulation products have their strong points as well as their negative aspects. Some of the most utilized insulators in homes are made from all-natural and recycled products – similar to that of polystyrene. This article will discuss the basics of polystyrene insulation and the benefits that it can bring into your home.

Polystyrene Benefits

Polystyrene insulation is a type of foam insulation typically used in the residential and commercial industry. It’s extremely rigid, unlike its predecessors. And, as an insulator, it can also withstand an intense amount of temperature as well as act as a noise muffler. Unlike many of its counterparts, it’s both waterproof and durable. These factors are what makes flexible polyurethane foam such a high-demand product.

The Various Types of Polystyrene Insulation

Two of the more types of polystyrene insulation available are known as expanded polystyrene insulation and extruded polystyrene insulation.

Expanded polystyrene insulation is less dense and much cheaper than other insulations. However, it does have its downside as its less effective at providing adequate insulation. Expanded polystyrene insulation is created out of pockets filled with air, hence its less than stellar performance.

Extruded polystyrene insulation on the other hand, is a more effective type of foam that consists of small beads that consist of a mixture of air and refrigerant gas. These are the primary differences that make it a much better choice for an insulation product. The process that is essentially used to create this foam provides other beneficial properties as well. It starts with polystyrene crystals being combined with additives. It’s then melted and controlled through a variety of methods that incorporate both pressure and temperature gauges. The viscous fluid that comes out cools and expands to form the foam – which specialists then cut and shape. This type of insulation stands out as being extremely smooth and uniform in a way that other insulation products simply cannot replicate it.

Some Disadvantages to Consider

Every product has its cons. No matter how much effort is placed into a product, there always has to be a catch. First off, it’s very costly and is a flammable product. This means that it must be chemically treated, hence the hike in price. If it’s exposed to the sun or high temperatures for long periods of time, it can degrade. However, this is unlikely to occur, as home insulation does not allow the foam to be directly exposed to the harsh radiating rays of the sun.

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