EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE
Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) is often used in demanding refrigeration applications. The rigid closed-cell structure of XPS gives it high compressive strength, low friability, and excellent resistance to water and water absorption from freeze-thaw cycling.
- Excellent water resistance (to both liquid and vapor)
- Good thermal efficiency – low k-factor
- Closed-cell and non-fibrous structure that does not wick water and is not a known source for mold and mildew
- Good dimensional stability
- Fabrication and installation ease
- Low dust, clean surface
- Low initial cost and low life-cycle cost
- Long service life