How does the energy efficiency of EPS compare to alternatives?
Solid EPS is extensively used in the building industry. In many respects, it can be considered the perfect insulation. Since the laminate containing the EPS is solid, there is no settling of the insulation and, what’s very important, no heat-robbing convection within the walls. Also, unlike many other alternatives (e.g., urethane), EPS is thermally stable—R-values remain constant and do not drift with age. There are added benefits to selecting EPS as a core material. This insulation contains no CFCs, HCFCs or HFCs, is non-nutritive, contains no formaldehyde and is recyclable.
