Choosing Rigid Foam - GreenBuildingAdvisor

UPDATED on January 25, 2018 with information on phenolic foam. Maybe you’ve decided that your floor, wall, or roof assembly needs one or more layers of rigid foam. Which type of foam should you choose: polyisocyanurate, expanded polystyrene (EPS), or extruded polystyrene (XPS)? The answer depends on several factors, including your R-value target, your local climate, whether the insulation will be in contact with soil, and your level of environmental concern.

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