Uploaded October 2009 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
EPSFoamPro.com
What does green building really mean? Basically if it saves a significant about of energy and it is recyclable then you can call it Green. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam does exactly that. EPS foam is 100% recyclable and in some cases can save up to 95% heating and air conditioning costs in residential and commercial construction applications. The R-Value of EPS foam is between 4.5 and 5 per inch thickness. Some metal SIP walls are 8-10 inches thick which gives you and outstanding r-value of 36-45. EPS foam also has a life expectance of more at least 100 years and is water proof and does not mold. Bugs also dont eat the stuff so it is perfect for hot and humid parts of the world with where bugs, rain and mold are problems.
EPSFoamPro.com
What does green building really mean? Basically if it saves a significant about of energy and it is recyclable then you can call it Green. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam does exactly that. EPS foam is 100% recyclable and in some cases can save up to 95% heating and air conditioning costs in residential and commercial construction applications. The R-Value of EPS foam is between 4.5 and 5 per inch thickness. Some metal SIP walls are 8-10 inches thick which gives you and outstanding r-value of 36-45. EPS foam also has a life expectance of more at least 100 years and is water proof and does not mold. Bugs also dont eat the stuff so it is perfect for hot and humid parts of the world with where bugs, rain and mold are problems.










