EPS resins concrete forms for better insulation

18-Jul-06

Nova Chemicals has introduced new expandable polystyrene (EPS) resins for stronger insulating concrete forms (ICF) for residential, commercial and industrial construction projects ICFs are lightweight, high-strength, permanent concrete forms with built-in insulation. ICFs made with NOVA Chemicals' EPS 35MB-ICF resins enable significant molding cycle time improvements and provide outstanding strength in residential, commercial and industrial construction projects. NOVA Chemicals leveraged its extensive experience in EPS technology for construction applications and its relationships with leading ICF molders and distributors to develop EPS 35MB-ICF. The result for molders is improved yields due to easier mold filling and improved packing within molds, as well as greater cycle time flexibility due to shorter molding cycles and pre-foam aging times. The benefits of ICFs made with EPS 35MB-ICF also include dimensional stability and significant improvements in flexural strength compared to competing products, resulting in improved reliability for builders.