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Performance Characteristics
| Cell Structure and Key Properties |
| Unique, tight closed cell structure of STYROFOAM™ brand insulation leaves no voids between the cells. The result: high compressive strength and unequaled resistance to water penetration. |
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Beadboard
Molded Polystyrene
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Extruded Polystyrene
STYROFOAM™ brand insulation
closed cell structure |
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| Thermal Property Comparison |
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| The heat conduction of STYROFOAM™ Brand is bad, besides, it is extremely stable, the temperature and the change of temperature almost have no influence on it. |
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| Compressive Strength Comparison |
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There are space between the cells of Expanded Polystryrene (EPS), and will be compressed under pressure. The cells of EPS don't fully connect to each other. For unique extruded technology, STYROFOAM products possess a
rigid closed cell structure with lightweight and high compressive strength property. |
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