Expanded polystyrene has changed the way professionals build since the 1930s. During this time, a German company was searching for a replacement for heavy, expensive die-cast zinc and realized that polystyrene was the ticket to a lighter, more economical construction material. Today, EPS continues to garner a reputation as a leading insulator across a variety of applications, such as homes, businesses, cold storage and more. Contractors and architects further rely on EPS for high-impact projects, from foundations and floors to roofs and soaring bridges and everything in between.
For the wall contractor, EPS rigid foam insulation is a smart solution for exterior, interior and cavity walls, as well as continuous insulation sheathing.