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cellular polystyrene

cellular polystyrene

An insulation composed principally of a polymerized styrene resin which has been processed to form a rigid foam having a closed-cell structure.
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Standard specification for rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation.
Thermal insulation system made of wood and paper for use in residential construction
While EPS and XPS are two different products, they do have some similar characteristics and fall under the same manufacturing standard: ASTM C578 Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation.
different types and physical properties of cellular polystyrene intended for use as thermal insulation.
Insulation: EPS and XPS: with today's design-oriented goals of sustainability and energy efficiency, the proper use of insulation is becoming more important than ever. There are many different ways to insulate a building, and there are dozens of insulation assemblies in existence
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