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STURDY-R

STURDY-R™ polyisocyanurate insulation is a patented high-performance foam core with proprietary fiber glass facers.

Existing Walls -Installing STYROFOAM™ Residing Board, Residential Sheathing, Tongue & Groove, DURAMATE™ Plus, TUFF-R™, Super TUFF-R or STURDY-R™
Foam Over OSB-Installing STYROFOAM Residential Sheathing, Tongue & Groove, DURAMATE Plus, TUFF-R, Super TUFF-R, THERMAX™ or STURDY-R
Foam Over Studs -Installing STYROFOAM Residential Sheathing, Tongue & Groove, DURAMATE Plus, TUFF-R, Super TUFF-R, THERMAX or STURDY-R
STURDY-R Product Information (69KB PDF)

STURDY-R™ polyisocyanurate insulation is a patented high-performance foam core with proprietary fiber glass facers. It is recommended for wall sheathing in residential applications. STURDY-R is very tough and durable, reducing damage to the insulation boards on the job site.

Nominal Board Thickness** R-Value†,1 Board Size Edge Treatment Min Compressive Strength†††
0.5" 2.5 4' x 8'/4' x 9' Square Edge 25 psi
0.59" 3 4' x 8'/4' x 9' Square Edge 25 psi
0.75" 4.0 4' x 8'/4' x 9' Square Edge 25 psi
1.0" 5 4' x 8'/4' x 9' Square Edge 25 psi


Building Code Compliance

Complies with ASTM C1289 Type II, Class 2. Meets IBC/IRC requirements for foam plastic insulation. NES NER 540.

**Not all product sizes are available in all regions.
R means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. R-values are expressed in ft2•h•°F/Btu.
†††Vertical compressive strength is measured at 10% deformation or at yield, whichever occurs first.
1 R-value determine by ASTM C518
Not available in all areas. Available in the East and in Colorado and New Mexico.

Related Information
Application
Attics - Insulating Existing Occupied Attic Space  
Exterior Walls - Foam or Housewrap over OSB/Non-Insulated Sheathing  
Exterior Walls - Foam Over Studs (New Construction/Addition)  
Residing Existing Wall  
Stucco Application  
Sales Sheet
STURDY-R Sales Sheet (257KB PDF)