Closed Cell Foam Board Insulation
Expanded polystyrene or xps extruded polystyrene or eps and polyisocyanurate or polyiso are the three main types of rigid closed cell insulation materials.
Closed cell foam board insulation. Click to add item r 3 expanded polystyrene foam board insulation 3 4 x 14 1 2 x 48 6 pk to the compare list. Shop at lowe s to find the foam sheeting you need for your next insulation project. It s made of environmentally sound closed cell polyisocyanurate foam bonded to a durable white matte non glare aluminum facer and a reflective reinforced aluminum facer. Typically sold as sheet insulation in a standard size of 4 x 8 foam insulation panels can help reduce energy costs get a handle on moisture control and more.
They contain low conductivity gases in the cells usually one of the hcfc or cfc gases. Closed cell foam has a higher r value than open cell foam usually about 6 0 per inch. It comes in standard size 4 8 sheets and smaller sizes in many different thicknesses from 1 4 inch to 2 inches. Some types of thicker foam board insulation are available but they may need to be special ordered.
R5 radiant acoustic insulation kit stc 19 5 piece foamular 1 4 in. R matte plus 3 thermasheath 3 is rigid foam plastic thermal insulation r matte plus 3 thermasheath 3 is rigid foam plastic thermal insulation board. This higher rating makes closed cell foam better at keeping heat in or out of a structure. Foam board insulation is easy to use and is a great diy way to add some insulation.
But some closed cell foams like tiger foam s e84 closed cell formula have even higher ratings that go up to almost 7 per inch. Polyisocyanurate is another option coming in as the densest and more expensive option for foam board. Polyurethane and polyisocyanurate are both closed cell foams. Cost polyiso is the most expensive of the foam board insulation products however it s the highest r value.
R 10 scored squared edge rigid foam board insulation sheathing. Foamular 150 2 in. R 1 fanfold rigid foam board insulation sheathing.