Cold Store Insulation with STYROFOAM™ HD 300
In cold stores the proper design of the floor system is critical to avoid the bending and cracking problems which can occur in inadequately designed low temperature floor systems. Floor designs must be able to withstand the high floor loadings present in low temperature facilities.
The typical low temperature floor design has not changed for many years. The insulation is laid in multiple layers on a vapor retarder either over a sub-slab or directly over the soil. Reinforcement and slip sheets are positioned where necessary and the concrete for the wearing slab is poured directly onto the insulation.
After the wearing slab has cured, it must be able to support the live and dead loads imposed by any moving equipment, storage racks and stored materials. As design loads increase, the insulation plays a more important role in providing support for the wearing slab.
Thanks to its exceptional moisture resistance, thermal resistance value and long-term performance STYROFOAM, extruded polystyrene insulation, is the solution for cold storefloor application.
See our product section for technical information on STYROFOAM HD 300.
