PlastiSpan®
PlastiSpan Insulation is a moulded expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation.EPS is a closed cell, rigid foam plastic insulation.
PlastiSpan insulation applied as continuous insulation over foundations, walls and roofs eliminates thermal bridging, increasing your total effective R-value. This reduces energy costs and increases your energy savings.
PlastiSpan® expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation conforms to ASTM C578, Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation, as detailed below.
PlastiSpan insulation has also been evaluated for conformance with the requirements of ICC-ES AC12, Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic Insulation per ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1587 and Intertek Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-1072 (see Code Support section in Technical Library for additional information).
- Available in 2x8 ft, 4x8 ft; 2 ft high bundles
- 1, 1 ½, 2, 2 ½, 3 in. Thicknesses with Special order sizes available upon request
- Meets all building codes for above & below grade
- Most cost-effective insulation per R-value
- Meets ASTM C578, Type I
- Thermal resistance - R-value 3.9/inch @ 75 F, 4.2/inch @ 40 F
- Closed cell insulation resists moisture
- Compressive Resistance: 10 psi
- Easy to cut and install
- Maintains R-value
- Increases energy efficiency for reduced heating and cooling costs
- Can be used in Retrofit & new construction
Material Properties of PlastiSpan® Insulation
| Material Property | Units | Test Method | Property Values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Density | pcf | ASTM C303 | 1.00 | |
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Compressive Resistance Minimum @ 10% Deformation |
psi | ASTM D1621 | 10 | |
| R-value per inch thickness at mean temperature |
40°F | (ft2•hr•0F/Btu) | ASTM C518 | 4.2 |
| 75°F | 3.9 | |||
| Water Vapour Permanence Maximum |
Perm | ASTM E96 | 5.0 |
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Flexural Strength Minimum |
psi | ASTM C203 | 25 | |
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Dimensional Stability Maximum |
% linear change | ASTM D2126 | 2.0 | |
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Water Absorption Maximum |
% by volume | ASTM C272 | 4.0 | |
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Oxygen Index Minimum |
volume % | ASTM D2863 | 24 | |
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Density Minimum |
pcf | ASTM C303 | 0.90 | |
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Flame Spread Index Maximum |
ASTM E84 | <25 | ||
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Smoke-Developed Index Maximum |
<450 | |||
| Thermal Resistance for Some Common Thicknesses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | RSI | Inches | R-Value |
| 19 | 0.49 | 3/4" | 2.81 |
| 25 | 0.65 | 1" | 3.75 |
| 38 | 0.98 | 1 1/2" | 5.63 |
| 50 | 1.30 | 2" | 7.50 |
| 75 | 1.95 | 3" | 11.25 |
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Other Standard & Custom thicknesses available upon request. Standard sizes range from; 2x4,2x8,4x4,4x8. |
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PIB 203 - PlastiSpan Insulation in Soil Applications
PIB 205 - PlastiSpan Insulation - NBC 2005 and 2010 Insulating Sheathing Requirements
PIB 206 - PlastiSpan and PlastiSpan HD Insulating Sheathing Installation Requirements - 2012 OBC
PIB 207 - Recognition of CCMC Product Evaluations
PIB 211 - PlastiSpan Insulation - CAN_ULC-S701.1, Type 1 Material Properties
PIB 216 - 07 21 00 - Thermal Insulation - PlastiSpan Insulation
PIB 217 - 07 22 16 - Roof and Deck Insulation - PlastiSpan Insulation
PIB 224 - PlastiSpan Insulation for Ice Rink Applications
PIB 226 - NRCan EnerGuide Rating System
PIB 228 - PlastiSpan M-24 Insulation Board
PIB 231 - Canadian Certification Listings for Plasti-Fab Insulation
PIB 234 - Plasti-Fab EPS Insulation Performance Properties
PIB 239 - PlastiSpan Insulation as a Roof Assembly Component
PIB 240 - PlastiSpan and DuroFoam Insulation - LEED Point Distribution
PIB 254 - PlastiSpan Insulation and Metal Roof Deck Assemblies
PIB 264 - Canadian Building Code Requirements for EPS Insulation
PIB 266 - GREENGUARD Certification Listings for Plasti-Fab EPS Insulation
PIB 267 - CCMC Evaluation Listing 12424-L
PIB 269 - ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1587 - PlastiSpan Insulation
PIB 272 - PlastiSpan Insulation - Exterior Foundation Application
PIB 274 - PlastiSpan M-Drainage Insulation Board
PIB 282 - PlastiSpan Insulation for Exterior Insulating Sheathing per NBC 2010
PIB 284 - NBC 2010 - PlastiSpan Insulation for Interior Basement Applications
PIB 285 - PlastiSpan Insulation and XPS Insulation per CAN_ULC-S701.1-2017
PIB 292 - PlastiSpan ZONE ONE Exterior Insulating Sheathing per 2012 OBC
PIB 297 - Drying Potential of EPS and XPS Insulation Exposed to Environmental Cycling
PIB 306 - SDS - Plasti-Fab EPS Products for Construction Applications
PIB 317 - 2012 BCBC - PlastiSpan Insulation for Interior Basement Applications
PIB 318 - Vancouver Building Code Bylaw No 11748 - PlastiSpan and PlastiSpan HD Insulation Options
PIB 337 - 2012 BCBC - PlastiSpan Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing
