Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation is a rigid foam insulation commonly used in the construction industry to improve building energy efficiency. It is made of polystyrene resin and other additives ...

Dublin, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Polystyrene-Plastic Material and Resins Market (2024 Edition): Analysis by End-User Industry (Packaging Industry, Construction, Consumer, Electronics, ...

The University of Iowa built an 82,000-square-foot metal building large enough to hold a full-scale marching band practices. Since Iowa’s annual temperatures range from below zero to above 90 degrees, ...

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight, versatile material used in packaging, insulation, industrial and consumer goods. Despite its recyclability, misconceptions often categorize EPS alongside ...

It has been 90 years since the first ready-to-use polystyrene was invented. Throughout its existence, polystyrene has enabled innovations in industries including health care, construction, food ...

Alex Wilson at Environmental Building News notes another significant problem with polystyrene insulation, found almost universally in structural insulated panels (SIPs) and ICFs: they are full of the ...

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. Insulating your home ...