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STYROFOAM, the Blue Foam from Dow
STYROFOAM™, the blue extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam is a special, high performance insulation material, developed by Dow more than 50 years ago. Its closed cell structure offers a number of special characteristics and advantages at the installation:
- high insulation value long-term, excellent mechanical strength,
- no capillarity, high moisture resistance, resistance to freeze-thaw cycles,
- long-term durability,
- lightweight and easy to handle,
- easy to cut with simple tools,
- resistant to rot and deterioritation,
- clean, odourless and non-irritant to skin.
The advantages of using STYROFOAM insulation are obvious for specifiers, contractors and building owners:
- Consistent high performance thermal insulation value for the life-time of the building.
- Long-term, safe and reliable solution also when the insulation is placed on the external side of the building envelope in severe climatic conditions, directly exposed to moisture and freeze-thaw effects.
- Year-round comfort and energy savings
Dow has developed a range of tailor-made insulation products, specifically designed to meet the different requirements of the various applications:
- STYROFOAM SL / ROOFMATE™ SL for insulation of flat roofs, floors and structures below ground,
- STYROFOAM TG for insulation of cavity walls, pitched roofs and agricultural buildings,
- STYROFOAM IB with rough surface, for insulation of interior and exterior walls, sockles and to prevent cold bridges,
- STYROFOAM HD 300 for insulation of cold storage floors
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