1. Insulfoam – EPS The Smart Choice

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. R-Tech ® InsulFoam with polymeric facers

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

9. 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
The breadth of our product line is unmatched!

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. R-Tech / XPS Comparison

15. Key Property Comparisons

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

17. ASTM C578

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

19. Long-Term Warranty Comparison

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

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

22. The Right Product for the Job!

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

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

25. Superior Moisture Resistance

26. 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

27. EPMSA

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

29. 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

30. Commercial and Residential InsulFoam and R-Tech Applications

31. Perimeter & Below Slab

32. Below Slab

33. Cavity Wall

34. Interior Wall Sheathing

35. Flotation/Marine

36. Theater/Stadium Seating

37. Ramps & Driveways

38. Lightweight Void Fill

39. Geofoam

40. Garden Roofs

41. Cost Comparisons – Dixon, CA
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS InsulFoam
25 psi: $ $.30
40 psi: $ $.38
60 psi: $ $.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

42. Cost Comparisons – Chino, CA
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS InsulFoam
25 psi: $ $.30
40 psi: $ $.38
60 psi: $ $.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

43. Cost Comparisons – Phoenix, CA
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS InsulFoam
25 psi: $ $.30
40 psi: $ $.38
60 psi: $ $.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

44. Cost Comparisons – Kent, WA
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS R-Tech
25 psi: $ $.26
40 psi: $ $.40
60 psi: $ $.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

45. Cost Comparisons – Anchorage, AK
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS R-Tech
25 psi: $ $.30
40 psi: $ $.38
60 psi: $ $.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

46. Cost Comparisons – SLC, CO
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS InsulFoam
25 psi: $ $.27
40 psi: $ $.42
60 psi: $ $.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

47. Cost Comparisons – Aurora, CO
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS InsulFoam
25 psi: $ $.27
40 psi: $ $.42
60 psi: $ $.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

48. Cost Comparisons – Mead, NE
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS InsulFoam
25 psi: $ $.28
40 psi: $ $.38
60 psi: $ $.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

49. Cost Comparisons – Lakeland, FL
Material Costs (per board foot)*
XPS InsulFoam
25 psi: $ $.30
40 psi: $ $.38
60 psi: $ $.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

50. Significant Labor Savings Possible
Save from $ /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!!