R-value

Products, Roofing March 31, 2020

Underlayment Series Adds R-Value

Reflective Insulation 2200 Series underlayment can reduce transfer of radiant heat through roofing. rFOIL Reflective Insulation 2200 Series underlayment in an energy efficient barrier that…

Industry News June 24, 2019

U.S. Updates XPS Aged R-Value Rule

With growing recognition of aged R-value for some foam plastics and the use of updated test methods to account for long-term R-value, the U.S. Federal…

Manufacturer News March 28, 2018

Laboratory Testing Shows Molded Polystyrene Insulation Resists Moisture Absorption

ACH Foam Technologies has announced that the Foam-Control PLUS+ water absorption max volume results of 0.3 percent in laboratory testing proves that molded polystyrene insulation…

Insulation, Products, Roofing September 11, 2017

Polyiso Offers High Performance in Low Temperatures

Firestone Building Products Co. has released a new polyiso formulation, which is equipped with high R-value performance in low temperatures. It also won’t soften or…

Products, Walls & Ceilings March 10, 2017

Insulated Product Looks Like Brick

Dryvit’s NewBrick consists of an insulating base layer (insulation value equal to R-5 or R-1.4 when including the effect of the mortar joints), a reinforced…

Insulation, Products, Structural October 25, 2016

Structural Insulated Panels Are Made with Graphite Polystyrene Insulation

Premier SIPs has introduced PREMIER PLATINUM structural insulated panels (SIPs) that offer more R-value than traditional SIP panels. The next generation of SIPs is made…

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