mohamed nasreldin - expanded polystyrene from the ground up
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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.
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