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    XPS insulation has a closed-cell structure that prevents water penetration and provides strength and durability, while EPS insulation can have voids between beads due to its manufacturing process using expanded beads in a mold; XPS also has greater compressive strength than EPS of equal density and provides better thermal performance without needing a higher density board. Both XPS and EPS provide good thermal insulation but XPS performs better without the need for a denser board.

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    XPS insulation has a closed-cell structure that prevents water penetration and provides strength and durability, while EPS insulation can have voids between beads due to its manufacturing process using expanded beads in a mold; XPS also has greater compressive strength than EPS of equal density and provides better thermal performance without needing a higher density board. Both XPS and EPS provide good thermal insulation but XPS performs better without the need for a denser board.

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    XPS insulation has a closed-cell structure that prevents water penetration and provides strength and durability, while EPS insulation can have voids between beads due to its manufacturing process using expanded beads in a mold; XPS also has greater compressive strength than EPS of equal density and provides better thermal performance without needing a higher density board. Both XPS and EPS provide good thermal insulation but XPS performs better without the need for a denser board.

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    1.XPS, EPS, PUR and PIR insulation boards.

    DIFFERENCE BETWEEN XPS AND EPS INSULATION

    The energy efficiency of a building often depends on the materials that create its
    envelope. Selecting the appropriate insulation type is crucial in delivering the
    required insulation performance for your project. The use ofXPS and EPS
    insulation in building construction offers great flexibility, compatibility and thermal
    efficiency for all areas of the building envelope system. But what is the difference
    between EPS and XPS insulation?

    MANUFACTURING
    Extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS) is manufactured using a process of extrusion.
    This continuous process results in a closed cell structure with a smooth skin on the
    top and bottom of the board. The closed cell structure of extruded polystyrene (XPS)
    prevents water penetration to the structure of the insulation board and provides long
    term strength and durability.
    Expanded Polystyrene insulation (EPS) is manufactured using beads of foam within a
    mould, heat or steam is then applied directly to the beads which causes them to
    expand and fuse together. This process produces a closed cell structure, not a closed
    cell insulation board, due to voids that can occur between the beads.

    COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
    Compressive strength is demanded in the most challenging environments such as
    under slabs on a flat roof, concrete floors, foundations, plaza and podium decks and
    cold storage. In general, when comparing EPS and XPS board densities, the
    compressive strength of XPS is greater than that of EPS. For EPS to achieve the same
    compressive strength as XPS, the density of the foam would need to be increased,
    often resulting in a greater thickness of board being required.

    THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
    Insulation is one of the most practical and cost-effective ways to improve a
    building’s energy efficiency, by improving the insulation in new and existing
    buildings, significant cost savings and reductions in energy usage can be achieved.
    Both XPS and EPS provide good thermal conductivity performance. However, the air
    trapped in the voids in the EPS will conduct heat. A much higher density EPS board
    will be required to match the thermal performance of XPS insulation.
    EFYOS XPS insulation, is an industry leading range of extremely high performance,
    extruded polystyrene (XPS) closed cell insulation boards, suitable for many
    demanding and varied insulation applications including inverted and green roofs
    including zero fall roof designs in conjunction with SOPREMA zero fall waterproofing
    systems, floors, walls and below ground works.

    WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUR AND


    PIR?
    Polyurethane rigid foam (or PUR for short) has been used in construction since the
    1960s as a high-performance insulation material. Continued technical developments
    in Europe and the US have led to the next product generation which is often called
    polyisocyanurate or rigid polyiso foam (or PIR for short). This is a development of the
    classic polyurethane rigid foam which also displays excellent thermal insulation
    properties. Both PUR and PIR are manufactured from the two components
    isocyanate (MDI) and polyol. While for PUR, the components MDI and polyol are
    implemented at a balanced ratio compared to the molecular masses, MDI is used at
    a clear excess during the production of PIR. This component will then react in parts
    with itself. The resulting material is PIR – a heavily linked synthetic material with ring-
    like structures. The high degree of linkage and the ring structures ensure the high
    stability of the rigid PIR foam. PIR also has superior thermal resistance and
    dimensional stability
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