PlastiSpan Handi-pacs are convenient, easy to carry EPS foam boards made of Type 1 expanded polystyrene. With an R-value of 3.75 per inch, handi-pac insulation is precut to sizes that fit between studs for a faster, easier, mess-free installation. Ideal for small insulating projects and garage door insulation, PlastiSpan handi-pac can also be used as packaging material, for school projects, arts and crafts and even home décor.

Handi-pac insulation is sold in the following convenient sizes and thicknesses:

  • ¾” x 14 ½” x 48”
  • R2.81 per piece
  • 6 Pieces per pack covering 29 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 ½ ” x 14 ½” x 48”
  • R5.63 per piece
  • 6 Pieces per pack covering 29 Sq. Ft.
  • Ideal for Creating Arts & Crafts
  • Home Decorations, School Projects, Packaging, & Seasonal Decoration
  • A great material to use for shipping and handling needs
  • Easy to work with sizes

Material Properties of Handi-Pac

Material Property Test Method Units Property Values
Thermal Resistance
Minimum RSI per 25mm (R per inch)
ASTM
C518
m20C/W
(ft2•h•0F/BTU)
0.65
(3.75)
Compressive Resistance
Minimum @ 10% Deformation
ASTM
D1621
kPa
(psi)
70
(10)
Flexural Strength
Minimum
ASTM
C203
kPa
(psi)
170
(25)
Water Vapour Permeance
Maximum
ASTM
E96
ng/(Pa.s.m2)
(Perms)
300
(5.0)
Water Absorption
Maximum
ASTM
D2842
% By Volume 6.0
Oxygen Index
Minimum
D2863 volume % 24
Density
Minimum
C303 pcf 0.90
Thermal Resistance for Some Common Thicknesses
Millimeters RSI Inches R-Value
19 0.49 3/4" 2.81
25 0.65 1" 3.75
38 0.98 1 1/2" 5.63
50 1.30 2" 7.50
75 1.95 3" 11.25
Other Standard & Custom thicknesses available upon request.
Standard sizes range from; 2x4,2x8,4x4,4x8. Customer sizes upon request.

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