mohamed nasreldin - expanded polystyrene from the ground up

Welcome

Contact person ; Mohamed nasreldinEmail ; mohamed@greenbuildersme.com

http://www.greenbuildersme.com/

This AIA registered presentation is brought toThis AIA registered presentation is brought to you by AFM Corp.

OUR AFM RELATIONSHIP(GREEN BUILDERS) is a licensed manufacturer of

AFM Corporation.

AFM C i i T h l Li i C d– AFM Corporation is a Technology Licensing Company owned by our company and other innovative manufacturers of Molded Expanded Polystyrene - EPS.

WHAT AFM DOES FOR G b ildWHAT AFM DOES FOR Green builders– AFM performs corporate business services of:

product development/research, manufacturing QA, testing/fire and life safety/product f / t tibilit t h i l t b ildi d li d tperformance/systems compatibility, technical support, building code compliance, product

standards setting, marketing, promotion and industry liaison representation.

– (GREEN BUILDERS)licenses / manufactures AFM EPS branded products and systems: Foam-Control EPS and R-Control SIPs.

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE (EPS)FROM THE GROUND UPFROM THE GROUND UP

AFM Corp. is a Registered Provider with the American Institute p gof Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES records for AIA members.

Certificates of Complete for non-AIA members are available on request.

This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuingThis program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any y y ymethod or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

Q ti l t d t ifi t i l th d d iQuestions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of the presentation.

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Understand the properties of EPS

Describe the standards covering EPS materials

Become familiar with EPS based building t i l d tmaterials and systems

What is EPS?What is EPS?How does EPS compare to other insulations?

Closed cell thermal i l tiinsulation

Thermal plasticThermal plastic

Free of CFC, HFC, HCFC d f ld h dand formaldehyde

RecyclableRecyclable

EPS PerformanceEPS Performance

EPS closed cell structure reduces the absorption of moisture

SVapor can transmit through EPS to avoid trapping water in building construction

EPS is able to withstand the rigors of temperature cycling, assuring long termtemperature cycling, assuring long term performance

Expanded Polystyrene EnvironmentalExpanded Polystyrene Environmental BenefitsEPS h l b f f CFC HFC dEPS has always been free of CFC, HFC, and HCFC blowing agents

EPS contains air

EPS does not suffer from Thermal driftEPS does not suffer from Thermal drift (loss of R-value over time)

EPS is recyclable

EPS Manufacturing ProcessEPS Manufacturing Process

Pre-expansion and aging

Molding

C iCuring

FabricatingFabricating

Third Party Plant Quality AssuranceThird Party Plant Quality Assurance Programs

Material Receipt

Pre-Expansion / Recording

Molding / Measurement / Recording

Fabricating / Recording

Plant QC Testing

UL Plant Audits / VisitsUL Plant Audits / Visits

UL Testing of EPS Samples

Quality Control Finished ProductQuality Control, Finished Product

In-plant final product quality control tests prior to shipping:

DensityFlexuralFlexural

StandardsStandards

ASTM C578 – Standard Specification for Rigid Cellular Polystyrene ThermalRigid, Cellular, Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

ASTM D6817 Standard Specification forASTM D6817 – Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular, Polystyrene Geofoam

ASTM E2430 Standard Specification ForASTM E2430 - Standard Specification ForExpanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards For Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)Insulation and Finish Systems ( EIFS )

ASTM C578ASTM C578

Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

CCovers Types and properties

I l d b th EPS d XPSIncludes both EPS and XPS

ASTM C578 – EPS TypesASTM C578 – EPS Types

ASTM D6817ASTM D6817

Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Geofoam

CCovers Types and properties

I l d b th EPS d XPSIncludes both EPS and XPS

ASTM D6817 – EPS TypesASTM D6817 – EPS Types

The International Building Code (IBC)The International Building Code (IBC)

Chapter 26 PlasticsSection 2603 Foam Plastic Insulation

2603.2 Labeling and Identification2603.3 Surface Burning2603.4 Thermal Barrier2603.8 Special Approval

IBC requirementsIBC requirementsFoam insulation shall bear the label of an approved agencyagency

Fire Performance (ASTM E-84/UL263)– Flame Spread Index <75Flame Spread Index 75– Smoke Developed Index <450

Thermal Barrier (1/2 gypsum board)

Special Approval (UL1256, UL1715, etc..)

Note: Similar requirements in IRC

EPS Product LabelingEPS Product Labeling

QA Agency

Flame and Smoke CCharacteristics

St d d C liStandards Compliance

EPS Product LabelingEPS Product Labeling

Product Type

Code Compliance

Plant Origin

*Labeling allows for field verification

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

ICF (Insulated Concrete Form System)

An efficient cost effective– An efficient, cost-effective insulated concrete forming system

– Combines insulating effectiveness of EPS with the structural integrity of g yconcrete

Code recognitionCode recognition

ICC ES issues evaluations reports for EPS manufacturers to ensure code complianceensure code compliance for Building Code Officials

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

Perimeter Insulation

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

Under-Slab Insulation

Termite Resistant EPS for below gradeTermite Resistant EPS for below grade applications

Treated EPS offers built-in resistance to termitesresistance to termites

Termite Resistant EPS h ld t ICC

Termite DamagedUntreated Foams Treated EPS Foam

should meet ICC Evaluation Guideline 239

T i R i EPSTermite Resistant EPS should have an ICC ES report

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

Roof Insulation

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

Interior Walls

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

Exterior Wall Sheathing

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

Architectural shapes

EPS Product UsesEPS Product UsesEPS Geofoam– Road bed and slopeRoad bed and slope

stabilization– Landscaping

F d ti– Foundation– Abutment– Transportation earth worksp– Architectural– Structural

G l th k– General earth works

EPS Product UsesEPS Product Uses

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)– Oriented strand board (OSB)

E d d l t (EPS)– Expanded polystyrene (EPS)– Laminating adhesive

Why EPS In These Applications?Why EPS In These Applications?

Stable R-Value

No CFC, HFC or HCFC blowing agents

Resists water absorption

Consistent physical properties

Why EPS In These Applications?Why EPS In These Applications?

Code-recognized

Recyclable

Cost effective

Fabrication Capabilities

EPS Building SolutionsEPS Building Solutions

Q ti ?Questions?

This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program.

Insert Company Logo

Name

contact information

Here