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Rigid Insulation Market to See Strong Growth by 2031

The global rigid insulation market is poised for strong growth from 2025 to 2031, driven by rising demand for energy-efficient building materials, stricter environmental regulations, and expanding construction activities worldwide. A new report from QY Research outlines trends for the next six years.
August 13, 2025
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The global rigid insulation market is poised for strong growth from 2025 to 2031, driven by rising demand for energy-efficient building materials, stricter environmental regulations, and expanding construction activities worldwide. A new report from QY Research outlines trends for the next six years.


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NFPA 285 fire requirements

Specifying Rigid Foam Insulation for NFPA 285 Fire Requirements

Safety Meets Energy Efficiency
MacGregor Pierce
November 6, 2017
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Reductions in injury and death are due in part to the development of building codes aimed at minimizing fire risks and increasing energy efficiency in new commercial construction.
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EIFS

Because We’ve Always Done It That Way: EIFS Installation Questions

April 1, 2017
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An explanation of a few "whys" of EIFS installation.
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continuous insulation

A Specific Comparison: EPS and XPS

Jason Burgess
February 1, 2017
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Understanding the differences between EPS and XPS can make or break your project.
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EPS insulation

EPS Insulation Keeps Military Housing Warm in Sub-arctic Regions

Michael McAuley
March 1, 2016
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EPS insulation, used on the homes' exterior walls, helps create a warm and comfortable interior environment and energy-efficient housing.
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Using Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) Insulation

A new acronym coming your way.
Michael McAuley
November 2, 2015
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From EPS to XPS to EIFS, wall professionals deal with a blizzard of acronyms every day. Now, along comes another one to become familiar with: GPS.
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Jolly Green and Giant

Andy Lennox
August 24, 2011
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Village Suites Oshawa is a 556-bed student residence built for the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology, Canada’s fastest growing university. The building is currently being evaluated by the CaGBC for LEED Platinum certification and if successful, at 270,000 square feet will be one of the largest LEED Platinum certified buildings in Canada.
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