Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation’s combination of performance characteristics can help to deliver energy efficiency, control of moisture and loadbearing capability in ground floors and flat roofs. Specifiers and installers might prioritise the former, but not think about the other requirements until it is too late to specify build-ups accordingly. That’s when shortfalls in performance can … Read more
One of the main applications for extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation is flat roofing. In particular, XPS’s performance characteristics mean it is one of the few insulation types specifically stated as being suitable for inverted flat roof build-ups. With that in mind, we have compiled this long blog post looking in-depth at the following five aspects … Read more
Specifiers and installers who regularly research construction products will be familiar with certain commonly-used words and phrases. Sometimes, these words and phrases are applied generically across a large range of products. Other times, they may be specific to a certain type of product – like thermal insulation – or used in a specific way depending … Read more
