The word styrofoam is often used to describe expanded polystyrene eps foam.
Expanded polystyrene eps insulation board.
Expanded polystyrene also referred to as eps white board and bead board has the lowest r value of the three rigid foam board insulation types but is the most economical and versatile.
Sto expanded polystyrene eps insulation board is a rigid cellular expanded polystyrene insulation board intended for use in stotherm ci systems.
Eps foam is the correct term for any form of expanded polystyrene.
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However styrofoam is actually a trademarked term for closed cell extruded polystyrene foam made for thermal insulation and craft applications.
It can be used anywhere insulation is needed.
It is made by licensed sto eps insulation board molders in accordance with astm e2430 and astmc 578 requirements for type 1 eps.
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Eps is available in several compressive strengths to withstand load and back fill forces.
It performs well as insulation for garages pole barns basements and crawl spaces.
1 2 the use of the expanded polystyrene insulation board covered by this specification is regulated by building codes.
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1 1 this specification covers the type physical properties and dimensions of expanded polystyrene insulation board intended for use in dryvit exterior insulation and finish systems eifs.