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