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Choosing the right type of insulation is important since insulation is essential to maximizing a building's efficiency. In many situations, EPS foam insulation is an ideal type of insulation for building construction.

The following are six reasons to choose EPS foam insulation. 

EPS foam insulation can remain dimensionally stable.

Some insulation materials might warp or change slightly in dimension over time as they are exposed to various ambient factors such as temperature or humidity extremes.

On the other hand, EPS foam insulation is known for offering a great deal of dimensional stability. EPS foam insulation is unlikely to change its dimensions over time even when placed in an environment that is exposed to extreme changes in ambient conditions. 

EPS foam insulation can improve a building's efficiency significantly.

Of course, one of the most important factors when evaluating different types of insulation is how well they insulate a building.

Fortunately, EPS foam insulation offers fairly low thermal conductivity so that heat can not easily pass through it. This can boost the efficiency of the HVAC system of a building and reduce heating and cooling costs. 

EPS foam insulation is resistant to water absorption.

Another great feature of EPS foam insulation is that it is not hygroscopic. This means that EPS foam insulation does not tend to absorb water very much. Using EPS foam insulation in walls can therefore make walls more impenetrable to water so that water damage in a building is less likely. 

EPS foam insulation tends to last a long time.

EPS foam insulation is known for being generally resistant to aging. The surface of EPS foam insulation may become yellow if it is exposed to UV radiation, but the material will still continue to offer good insulative properties as time goes on. 

EPS foam insulation can be made fire-resistant.

Although EPS (expanded polystyrene) itself is flammable, EPS foam insulation can be manufactured to be resistant to catching fire. When EPS foam insulation is manufactured, it can be treated with flame retardants to reduce its ignitability and improve its fire resistance. 

EPS foam insulation offers some environmental advantages.

The manufacturing process for producing EPS foam insulation is typically more environmentally friendly than the process for producing other insulation materials such as extruded polystyrene.

With EPS foam insulation, off-gassing and blowing agents are frequently not necessary so the entire manufacturing process offers a reduced carbon footprint.  

For more info about EPS insulation, contact a local company.