XPS (Extruded Polystyrene Foam) insulation boards are lightweight materials, making them easy to handle and position. Their adaptable nature also allows for customization based on your underfloor heating setup.
XPS insulation boards boast high compressive strength, making them suitable for withstanding heavy floor loads and providing long-term solutions.
High Compressive Strength
XPS insulation features an innovative closed cell construction that makes it highly resistant to freeze thaw cycles, an important property in flooring applications as moisture can easily access small gaps between insulation strands and eventually cause significant deterioration of its effectiveness over time.
XPS insulation differs from batts or blown-in fiber insulation in that it comes in lightweight sheets that can be adhered directly to substrates for easy installation, saving both time and labor costs while still meeting insulation needs.
XPS insulation is an ideal choice for cold stores and freezers where load-bearing capacity of the flooring system is critical to avoid bending and cracking under heavy loads from refrigerated equipment. Furthermore, its high compressive strength and sand blinding layer help reduce thermal bridges while improving underfloor heating efficiencies; in China B1 grade standards and Euro Class C requirements are met by this insulation material.
High Thermal Stability
XPS insulation is an ideal choice for floor insulation applications. Due to its superior thermal stability, XPS won’t shift during installation, providing reliable U-values over the life of a building and helping you realize significant energy savings while decreasing carbon emissions.
Regulating indoor temperatures and cutting energy consumption are among the primary functions of insulation; making it a cost-effective solution for both residential and commercial applications. Furthermore, insulation provides a barrier against air infiltration and convection currents – two major causes of heat loss.
XPS insulation’s closed-cell structure makes it highly moisture resistant, making it suitable for use in wet locations like basements and cellars. Furthermore, its closed cell structure makes XPS impervious to moisture absorption – ideal for damp environments like cellars. Furthermore, its use may even protect foundations against clay soil movement by reducing pressure or heave which could otherwise lead to cracking and subsidence – though in these instances it must be installed above a damp proof membrane (DPM) as direct contact could absorb moisture and alter its performance.
Excellent Moisture Resistance
XPS insulation stands apart from its competitors by creating a tightly closed matrix of homogeneous insulation through continuous extrusion process, eliminating water penetration by beads that allows water to seep into its open voids between beads. This is particularly valuable for floor insulation where extended water penetration, soil humidity levels and frost thaw cycles threaten traditional insulation’s efficacy over time.
XPS insulation also features exceptional moisture resistance, helping reduce energy (both gas and electricity) required to maintain proper refrigeration temperatures in cold storage applications, which in turn leads to significant savings on operating costs and carbon emissions.
Although its thermal performance may slightly decline when wet, XPS dries quickly to return to its original thermal efficiency. Furthermore, its freeze-thaw resistance helps preserve its R-value over time – making XPS an excellent choice for floor constructions in cold storage facilities which often must support both static and dynamic loads from stored items, rack assemblies and heavy vehicles – and preserve its R-value over time. This makes XPS ideal for use as floor insulation material in these facilities.
Excellent Acoustic Performance
XPS insulation’s similar qualities that make it a superior floor heating material also make it exceptional in terms of soundproofing properties. Its closed-cell structure prevents water penetration while decoupling layers to reduce vibrations and noise pollution in homes.
Building insulation also plays a key role in increasing energy efficiency by preventing thermal bridging through wood framing, providing complete insulation against air movement that damages walls’ thermal resistance, and significantly decreasing air movement within them. Installing XPS insulation between studs provides total coverage while significantly decreasing air movement that compromises them and their thermal resistance properties.
XPS insulation can be easily installed by adhering it directly to any substrate using manufacturer-recommended foam-safe adhesives, unlike foam batts or fibers that must be blown in. Furthermore, its resilient nature means it can withstand typical loads and foot traffic which makes it suitable for floor construction projects as well as providing excellent stability when combined with underfloor heating systems.