Entries from September 2009

Foam Board Insulation

September 8th, 2009 · 2,417 Comments

extruded-polystyrene-insulationFoam board insulation products are quite popular with some aspects of today’s green construction. If you’re looking for some information on these products then check out: Foam Board Insulation Types and R Values.You may not think foam board insulation is green. However, recent studies from insulation manfucturers suggest that polystyrene insulation is manufactured with as much as 24% less energy compared to fiberglass insulation.Some manufacturers are even offering recycled foam board products. The nice thing about recycled foam board is any off gasing is most likely completely finished and you’re recycling a product that is already quite green.

Foam board insulation products are quite popular with some aspects of today’s green construction.

You may not think foam board insulation is green. However, recent studies from insulation manfucturers suggest that polystyrene insulation is manufactured with as much as 24% less energy compared to fiberglass insulation.

Some manufacturers are even offering recycled foam board products. The nice thing about recycled foam board is any off gasing is most likely completely finished and you’re recycling a product that is already quite green.

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