Who makes EPS foam?
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| Name | Address | Phone Number |
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| Drew Foam Co., Inc. | 1093 Hwy 278 East | 870-367-6245 |
| Drew Foam Co., Inc. | 107 Service Road | 846-222-3448 |
| Drew Foam Co., Inc. | 3050 Barry Drive | 800-643-1206 |
| Drew Foam of Georgia | 1140 Davis Road | 800-235-7483 |
Is EPS good for insulation?
EPS is made of 98% trapped air and only 2% plastic, making it an efficient insulator with a small amount of raw material.
How is EPS manufactured?
EPS is manufactured from styrene monomer; low levels of styrene occur naturally in many plants, fruit, vegetables, nuts and meat. EPS is a derivative of ethylene and benzene and is made using a polymerisation process which produces translucent spherical beads of polystyrene, about the size of sugar granules.
What is the difference between EPS and Styrofoam?
The word Styrofoam™ is often used to describe expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam; however, ‘Styrofoam’ is actually a trademarked term for closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam made for thermal insulation and craft applications. EPS foam is the correct term for any form of expanded polystyrene.
Is EPS insulation waterproof?
While polyiso, XPS and EPS have some of the strongest waterproofing properties of all insulations, EPS is the weakest of the three and absorbs more water. EPS is also susceptible to crumbling on the edges.
What is EPS 70 insulation?
by S and B EPS Ltd. ‹ › × S and B EPS flooring boards are designed for the insulation of ground floors in a variety of applications. The product is a CFC and HCFC free, lightweight, closed cell material which is easy to install.
Why is polystyrene so expensive?
Its commercial cost is due to its lightweight composition – Styrofoam is mostly made out tiny pellets of #6 plastic* and air, which makes it very light and easy to ship.
What is EPS foam made of?
The foam that you formerly knew as styrofoam is actually expanded polystyrene foam or EPS. This material is made from polystyrene, a plastic that’s often used to make clear products like food packaging or lab equipment.