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STYROFOAM Tongue & Groove

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STYROFOAM Tongue and Groove extruded polystyrene insulation is a foam insulation board with tongue and groove edges on long edges of boards.

Nominal Board Thickness** R-Value Board Size Edge Treatment Min Compressive Strength††
.75" 3.8 2' x 8'/4' x 8'/4' x 9' Tongue and Groove 25 psi
1.0" 5.0 2' x 8'/4' x 8'/4' x 9' Tongue and Groove 25 psi
1.5" 7.5 2' x 8'/4' x 8'/4' x 9' Tongue and Groove 25 psi
2.0" 10.0 2' x 8'/4' x 8'/4' x 9' Tongue and Groove 25 psi


Building Code Compliance

Complies with ASTM C 578 Type IV. Meets IBC/IRC requirements for foam plastic insulation. See ICBO-ES ER 2257, BOCA-ES RR 21-02, NES NER 699, Und. Lab. Inc." Classified, see Classification Certificate D369.

**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.

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