Foam Face-off: EPS vs XPS

In a balanced and fair comparison of performance attributes, in-service application, and economic value, Foam-Control EPS is the clear choice over XPS.

	Foam-Control EPS					XPS
	Polystyrene Foam					Polystyrene Foam
	Complies to ASTM C578					Complies to ASTM C578
	3rd Party/ ICC-ES Recognized					3rd Party/ ICC-ES Recognized
	Lower cost/R-value					Higher cost/R-value
	100% R-value warranty					90% R-value warranty
	Can go big - 3' x 4' x 16'					Standard max.size - 4" x 4' x 8'
	Easy surface to laminate, and apply coatings					Surface skin must be sanded to laminate or apply coatings
	Cut square, flat, tapered, or any size					Comes off extruder with limited size choices & thickness variability
	Fabricates like a dream					Fabricating can be done, but thickness limits options

  Foam-Control EPS Foam Face-off XPS-Architect Brochure

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