Rigid Foam

Product Description

Boards of insulation composed of various types of plastics. Polyisocianuate and extruded polystyrene used in both commercial and residential construction for value and vapor control.

Uses/Applications

Rigid foam insulation can be installed on the interior or exterior of a wall.

Interior applications include roofs, curtain walls, foundations, entry and overhead garage doors, pipes and tanks as well as climate-controlled storage units. It can also serve as an air and vapor barrier on an inside surface of a basement or crawl space wall, beneath a basement slab, or slab-on-grade floor.

Exterior applications include inside or outside foundations, crawlspaces, and slab-on-grade foundation walls. Sometimes foam insulation is installed horizontally beneath the foundation. Foam insulation sprayed or placed in wall and floor cavities both insulates and soundproofs. If used on an inside wall it must be covered by a fire-resistant material like wallboard.

Complementary/Accessory Products

Rinker Materials sells drywall accessories including bead, tape, joint compounds, fasteners and spray textures. We stay up with ever-changing trends by carrying new and innovative materials.

Occupational Health Information

Most foam used in interior building construction requires an adequate fire barrier. Half-inch (1.27 cm) gypsum wallboard is one of the most common fire barriers. Foam boards and wall board may also be treated with a fire retardant.

Product Benefits

• Energy efficient
• Rigid foam is a preferred material when working in small spaces
• Rigid insulation offers the highest R-value per inch of thickness
• Rigid foam insulation is easy to use and can be applied directly to the framing as rigid sheets
• When the joints between panels are properly sealed, rigid foam insulation can act as both an air and vapor barrier

Additional Information

Drywall is one of the most versatile building products available. It is used to line internal walls and ceilings in homes, offices, factories, hospitals, shops, and schools - all buildings. Some other names for drywall are gypsum, wallboard and sheetrock.