Dupont Higher R-value cavity wall Insulation
HIGHER R-VALUE CAVITY WALL INSULATION
HIGHER R-VALUE CAVITY WALL INSULATION
DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Cavitymate™ Ultra Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a proven solution that’s conveniently sized to fit between wall ties with higher R value.
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INFORMATION
BRAND
Dupont
PRODUCT TYPE
Wall Insulation
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Styrofoam™ Brand Cavitymate™ Ultra Insulation uses BluEdge™ technology. It is hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) free with zero ozone depletion potential. Styrofoam™ Brand insulation products produced in North America contain an average of 20% preconsumer recycled content certified by UL Environment Inc.
CONVENIENT SIZE
Easy to fit between brick ties
Meet all wet cavity needs
COLLECTION
Higher R-value
PRODUCTION
Made In USA
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE
Easy to handle, cut and install
Helps save time and money on site
MATERIAL
Polystyrene
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DESCRIPTION
DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Cavitymate™ UltraUltra Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation* is a moisture-resistant, durable and lightweight extruded polystyrene foam board specifically designed for use in wet cavity wall environments. Manufactured with a patented carbon black technology, Styrofoam™ Brand Cavitymate™ Ultra features an R-value of 5.6 per inch (RSI of 0.97 per 25 mm)**, the highest of all extruded polystyrene foam insulation products. Its closed cell structure provides advanced long-term thermal performance and moisture control.
AVAILABLE SIZES
U.S. and Canadian sizes, R-values, and edge treatments can be found in Tables 1 and 2, respectively.
CLOSED-CELL STRUCTURE
- High moisture resistance
- Long-term thermal performance
- Keeps cavity temperature above dew point to prevent condensation
EASE OF INSTALLATION
Styrofoam™ Brand Cavitymate™ Ultra Insulation boards are easy to handle, cut and install. Scored to snap for snug fitting between wall ties, Styrofoam™ Brand Cavitymate™ Ultra can save time and money on the job site.
DETAIL
DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Cavitymate™ Ultra Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is an XPS foam insulation board with an R-value of 5.6 per inch. It features square edges on all four sides that makes it easy to fit between brick ties in cavity wall applications. DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Cavitymate™ Ultra is a key part of the DuPont™ Ultra Wall System, which was developed in response to feedback from architects and masons in need of a consolidated system for cavity walls.
The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance of the original XPS, plus the product options you need to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures all the way to the top. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the job go faster. Available through our distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | METHOD | UNIT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Resistance Per Inch (25 Mm) @ 75°f (24°c) Mean Temp.1 | C518ASTM D1777 | ft2•h•°F/Btu. R-value, min. | 5.6 |
| Compressive Strength (PPSH-57)2 | D1621 | psi (kPa), min. | 25 (172) |
| Flexural Strength (PPSH-118) | C203 | psi (kPa), min. | 50 (345) |
| Water Absorption (PPSH-277) | C272, D2842 | % by volume, max. | 0.3 |
| Water Vapor Permeance3 | E96 | perm (ng/Pa•s•m2 ), max. | 1.5 (90) |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (PPSH-49) | D696 (ASTM-149) | in/in•°F (mm/m•°C) | 3.5 x 10-5 (6.3 x 10-2) |
| Maximum Use Temperature | - (ASTM-2) | °F (°C) | 165 (73.8) |
