PlastiSpan® HD
PlastiSpan Insulation HD is a moulded expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation. EPS is a closed cell, rigid foam plastic insulation.
PlastiSpan insulation applied as continuous insulation over foundations, walls and roofs eliminates thermal bridging, increasing your total effective R-value. This reduces energy costs and increases your energy savings.
PlastiSpan expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation conforms to ASTM C578, Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation, as detailed below.
PlastiSpan insulation has also been evaluated for conformance with the requirements of ICC-ES AC12, Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic Insulation per ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1587 and Intertek Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-1072 (see Code Support section in Technical Library for additional information).
- Available in 2x8 ft, 4x8 ft; 2 ft high bundles
- 1, 1 ½, 2, 2 ½, 3 in. Thicknesses with Special order sizes available upon request
- Meets all building codes for above & below grade
- Most cost-effective insulation per R-value
- Meets ASTM C578, Type II
- Thermal resistance - R-value 4.2/inch @ 75 F, 4.6/inch @ 40 F
- Closed cell insulation resists moisture
- Compressive Resistance: 15 psi
- Easy to cut and install
- Maintains R-value
- Increases energy efficiency for reduced heating and cooling costs
- Can be used in Retrofit & new construction
Material Properties of PlastiSpan® HD
| Insulation Properties | Units | ASTM Test | Type II | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Density | pcf | C303 | 1.50 | |
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Compressive Resistance Minimum @ 10% deformation |
psi | D1621 | 15.0 | |
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R-value per inch thickness at mean temperature |
40 °F | (ft2•hr•°F/Btu) | C518 | 4.6 |
| 75 °F | 4.2 | |||
|
Water Vapour Permeance Maximum |
Perm | E96 | 3.5 | |
|
Flexural Strength Minimum |
psi | C203 | 35 | |
|
Dimensional Stability Maximum |
% linear change | D2126 | 2.0 | |
|
Water Absorption Maximum |
% by volume | C272 | 3.0 | |
|
Oxygen Index Minimum |
volume % | D2863 | 24 | |
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Density Minimum |
pcf | C303 | 1.35 | |
|
Flame Spread Index Maximum |
E84 | <25 | ||
|
Smoke-Developed Index Maximum |
<450 | |||
| Thermal Resistance for Some Common Thicknesses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | RSI | Inches | R-Value |
| 19 | 0.53 | 3/4" | 3.03 |
| 25 | 0.70 | 1" | 4.04 |
| 38 | 1.05 | 1 1/2" | 6.06 |
| 50 | 1.40 | 2" | 8.08 |
| 75 | 2.10 | 3" | 12.12 |
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Other Standard & Custom thicknesses available upon request. Standard sizes range from; 2x4,2x8,4x4,4x8. |
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PIB 206 - PlastiSpan and PlastiSpan HD Insulating Sheathing Installation Requirements - 2012 OBC
PIB 207 - Recognition of CCMC Product Evaluations
PIB 212 - PlastiSpan HD Insulation - CAN_ULC-S701.1, Type 2 Material Properties
PIB 226 - NRCan EnerGuide Rating System
PIB 265 - PlastiSpan HD EFS Insulation - Canadian Applications
PIB 286 - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Interior Basement Applications
PIB 287 - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Exterior Insulating Sheathing per NBC 2010
PIB 295 - CCMC Evaluation Listing 12425-L
PIB 297 - Drying Potential of EPS and XPS Insulation Exposed to Environmental Cycling
PIB 306 - SDS - Plasti-Fab EPS Products for Construction Applications
PIB 307 - PlastiSpan HD Exterior Insulating Sheathing per 2012 OBC
PIB 315 - 2012 BCBC - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Heated Basement Floors
PIB 316 - 2012 BCBC - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Exterior Basement Walls
PIB 318 - Vancouver Building Code Bylaw No 11748 - PlastiSpan and PlastiSpan HD Insulation Options
PIB 320 - NBC 2010 - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Exterior Basement Walls
PIB 329 - 2012 BCBC - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Interior Basement Applications
PIB 340 - 2014 ABC - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Exterior Basement Walls
