Dupont Styrofoam™ Brand Plazamate Insulation
STYROFOAM™ BRAND PLAZAMATE INSULATION
STYROFOAM™ BRAND PLAZAMATE INSULATION
Defend commercial decks against the weather
Reduce the risk that weather holds for commercial plaza roof decks. Installing Styrofoam™ Brand Plazamate™ XPS Insulation above waterproofing membranes in plaza deck applications helps membrane resist the freeze-thaw cycles that can inflict damage during and after construction.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Dupont
PRODUCT TYPE
Insulation
PRODUCTION
Made in United States
BOARD SIZE
24 x 96 in.
FEATURES
-Customizable to size and shape : Cost effective & Easy to use
-Designed for installation above waterproofing membrane : Protects roof membrane from weathering
EASE OF INSTALLATION
Styrofoam™ Brand Plazamate™ Insulation is :
-Strong, yet lightweight -Easy to handle, cut and install -Easy to fabricate into various sizes and shapes to meet specific design needs -Square-edged on four sides to minimize on-site cutting and waste -Lined with 1/2” x 1/4” drainage channels on the bottom long edge -Reusable
EDGE
Square Edge
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STYROFOAM™ BRAND PLAZAMATE™
Plazamate™ extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam insulation is a Styrofoam™ Brand Insulation designed for installation above waterproofing membranes in plaza deck applications. Plazamate™ Insulation helps the roof membrane maintain a steady temperature, minimizing the harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycles weathering and physical damage during and after construction.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
-Styrofoam™ Brand Plazamate™ Insulation is reusable in many applications. -Styrofoam™ Brand Plazamate™ uses BluEdge™ technology. It is hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) free with zero ozone depletion potential. -Contains an average of 20% pre-consumer recycled content certified by UL Environment Inc.
R-VALUE
7.5, 10.5, 15.0
NOMINAL BOARD THICKNESS
1.5, 2.0, 3.0 in.
TESTING
DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Plazamate™ Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation meets ASTM C578, Type VII – Standard Insulation. Applicable standards include :
-E96 : Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
-E84 : Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Material
-D1621 : Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics
-D2126 : Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Hum
-C203 : Standard Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block Type Thermal Insulation
-C272 : Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Core Materials for Structural Sandwich Constructions
-C518 : Standard Test Method for Steady State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
-D2842 : Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics Styrofoam™ Brand Plazamate™ Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation
-D696 : Standard Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30°C and 30°C with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| PROPERTIES | METHOD | UNIT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Resistance | ASTM C518 (ASTM-54) | ft2•h•°F/Btu | 5 |
| Compressive Strength (PPSH-57)1 | ASTM D1621 (ASTM-65) | Psi, Min. | 60 |
| Water Absorption (PPSH-277) | ASTM C272 | % by volume, max. | 0.3 |
| Water Vapor Permeance2 | - (ASTM-2) | °F | 165 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (PPSH-49) | ASTM D696 (ASTM-89) | in/in•°F | 3.5 x 10-5 |
| Flexural Strength (PPSH-118) | ASTM C203 | Psi, min. | 75 |
| Dimensional Stability | ASTM D2126 | % linear change, max. | 2 |
| Surface Burning Characteristics | Smoke | - | 165 |
