Insulfoam – EPS The Smart Choice

Who is Insulfoam? A wholly owned subsidiary of Carlisle Construction Materials Producer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) building products for more than 40 years The largest manufacturer of block-molded expanded polystyrene in North America

The Insulfoam Advantage Manufacturing Experience – Job specific compressive strengths and product sizes Over 40 years of experience Short lead times Multiple Manufacturing Locations – State-of-the-art facilities Shorter shipping distances Ability to service large jobs Technical Expertise – Dedicated technical staff Industry leaders in code compliance, product development and testing Superior Service – Product training sessions available Savvy customer services

The EPS Environmental Advantages 100% recyclable Contains no HCFCs, dyes or formaldehyde Shorter shipping distances Manufacturing option: can contain up to 25% recycled material Manufacturing option: resist insects and mold

InsulFoam® – unfaced EPS The products and their compressive resistances • InsulFoam I - 10 psi • InsulFoam VIII - 13 psi • InsulFoam II - 15 psi • InsulFoam IX - 25 psi • InsulFoam XIV - 40 psi • InsulFoam XV - 60 psi Available in job-specific compressive strengths and product sizes

InsulFoam Products FEATURES BENEFITS Environmentally friendly product Energy Star Certified Available for LEED points No ozone depleting gases in finished product No cupping, warping, shrinking Best overall long-term performance Proven Performer Contains up to 25% recycled content 100% recyclable Contains no HCFCs or dyes Dimensionally Stable Water Resistant Same fundamental chemistry for more than 40 years

R-Tech ® InsulFoam with polymeric facers

What is R-Tech? Manufactured from expandable polystyrene per ASTM C578 Provided with polymeric facers laminated to both sides Compressive Resistances from 10-60 psi Thicknesses from ½” to 7” Available in custom-cut panels or 200 sq. ft. fanfold bundles

R-Tech Products Premium Products R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board R-Tech - 10 psi R-Tech X - 15 psi R-Tech IV - 25 psi R-Tech VI - 40 psi R-Tech VII - 60 psi Complete Data Sheets for each of the above products are available in the Insulfoam Roofing Manual or on line at www.insulfoam.com The breadth of our product line is unmatched!

R-Tech Products Features Benefits Factory laminated polymeric facer Available with a metallic-reflective (MR) facer Available with the Insul-Snap™ feature – scores the product at pre-ordered intervals (16” or 24” typ.) Contains up to 15% recycled content 100% recyclable Contains no HCFCs or dyes Enhanced jobsite handling, durability and moisture resistance In applications with a dead-air space, the MR facer will provide enhanced R-Values Minimizes labor, product breakage and jobsite waste Environmentally friendly product Energy Star Certified Available for LEED points No ozone depleting gases in finished product

When do I use R-Tech? Below Grade Insulation Waterproofing Protection Board Below & Between Slab Cavity Wall Insulation Sheathing Siding Underlayment Roofing Underlayment Radiant Heat Floors Pre-cast wall panels

R-Tech Advantages The Right Product for the Job Custom sizes & thicknesses Custom compressive strengths Stable long-term R-Value Proven long-term moisture resistance Available with silver facer for enhanced R-Values in cavity walls Contains up to 15% recycled materials 100% recyclable Typically less expensive than XPS

R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board 200 sq. ft. bundle Available in thicknesses of ¼” , ⅜” , ½” and ¾” , Typical nominal density of 1.00 pcf Factory laminated polymeric facer R-Tech Fanfold Protection Board

R-Tech / XPS Comparison

Key Property Comparisons

ASTM C578 The industry’s consensus standard for expanded and extruded polystyrene Establishes the minimums and/or maximums for assorted physical properties

ASTM C578

Their Antiquated Arguments… Higher R-Value Higher Compressive Strength Lower Moisture Absorption Let’s address each one...

Long-Term Warranty Comparison

Enhanced R-Value Opportunities With a silver skin and a dead-air space… *Requires a .75” – 3.5” dead air space

Looking at it Logically… R-Tech IV has 10% compression at 25 psi - that’s 3600 lbs. per sq. ft. What’s really needed?

The Right Product for the Job!

Compressive Resistance 425,000 lbs 80,000 lbs 750,000 lbs

Q. Lower Moisture Absorption. A Q. Lower Moisture Absorption? A. Only if your concerned with a 24-hour complete immersion condition.

Superior Moisture Resistance

Superior Moisture Resistance Unlike Type 1 EPS, when exposed to dry conditions for four weeks, the XPS did not approach values expected per ASTM 578 Standard Specification for Rigid Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

EPMSA

Summary of Other Findings U.S. Army’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) findings in 1991: EPS @ 1.7% moisture content after 1000 days Huntingdon Report in 1993: EPS @ 5% moisture content vs. XPS @ 13.5% after 1 year Insulfoam – Alaska findings in 2000: XPS @ 24% moisture with an R-Value of 2.63 per inch

Insulfoam Market Segments Insulation Applications Roofing Commercial Residential Wall Systems Sheathing EIFS and One-Coat Siding Backer & Profiles Cavity Walls SIPs Perimeter & Below Slab Pre-cast panels Radiant Heating Non-Insulation Applications Geofoam Highways & Bridges Lightweight Void Fill Levees Garden Roofing Pools and Pool Decks Concrete Block-outs Theaters & Stadiums Flotation Packaging

Commercial and Residential InsulFoam and R-Tech Applications

Perimeter & Below Slab

Below Slab

Cavity Wall

Interior Wall Sheathing

Flotation/Marine

Theater/Stadium Seating

Ramps & Driveways

Lightweight Void Fill

Geofoam

Garden Roofs

Cost Comparisons – Dixon, CA Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS InsulFoam 25 psi: $.57 $.30 40 psi: $.68 $.38 60 psi: $.77 $.46 Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2.04/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14 * Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and by size

Cost Comparisons – Chino, CA Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS InsulFoam 25 psi: $.57 $.30 40 psi: $.68 $.38 60 psi: $.77 $.46 Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2.04/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size

Cost Comparisons – Phoenix, CA Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS InsulFoam 25 psi: $.57 $.30 40 psi: $.68 $.38 60 psi: $.77 $.46 Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $2.04/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size

Cost Comparisons – Kent, WA Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS R-Tech 25 psi: $.30 $.26 40 psi: $.45 $.40 60 psi: $.65 $.50 Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.35/sq.ft., R-Tech = $1.20 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size

Cost Comparisons – Anchorage, AK Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS R-Tech 25 psi: $.34 $.30 40 psi: $.46 $.38 60 psi: $.50 $.46 Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.38/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size

Cost Comparisons – SLC, CO Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS InsulFoam 25 psi: $.31 $.27 40 psi: $.47 $.42 60 psi: $.58 $.54 Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.41/sq.ft., EPS = $1.26 * Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and size

Cost Comparisons – Aurora, CO Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS InsulFoam 25 psi: $.31 $.27 40 psi: $.47 $.42 60 psi: $.58 $.54 Add $.08 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.41/sq.ft., EPS = $1.26 * Material Costs may vary significantly by geographic region, job location and size

Cost Comparisons – Mead, NE Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS InsulFoam 25 psi: $.30 $.28 40 psi: $.42 $.38 60 psi: $.62 $.58 Add $.06 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.26/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size

Cost Comparisons – Lakeland, FL Material Costs (per board foot)* XPS InsulFoam 25 psi: $.35 $.30 40 psi: $.48 $.38 60 psi: $.53 $.46 Add $.06 per square foot for R-Tech Example: 3”, 40 psi required: XPS = $1.44/sq.ft., EPS = $1.14 * Material Costs may vary significantly geographic region, job location and size

Significant Labor Savings Possible Save from $.05 - .15/sq. ft. /layer in labor Product InsulFoam R-Tech XPS Thicknesses Up to 40” ⅛” increments Up to 7” Up to 3” ½” increments Panels 4’ x 4’, 4’ x 8’ & custom sizes Std. 2’ x 8’, sometimes 4’ x 8’ Compressive Resistances 10, 13, 15, 25, 40, 60 psi 25, 40, 60, 100 psi The Right Thickness + The Right Panel Size + The Right Compressive Resistance = Big Savings!!