Why Polystyrene?
Polystyrene is a durable, economical and versatile material that can be used across many industries and applications.
The key advantages of polystyrene include:
- Lightweight
- Easy to handle
- Durable
- Strong and flexible
- Long term R-values for thermal efficiency
- Water resistant
- Dimensionally stable
- Comparatively inert
- Low combustibility
- Offers no food value for insects or rodents
- CFC and HCFC free
- Recyclable (EPS)
Unlike many synthetic materials, the manufacturing process of polystyrene does not involve the use of ozone depleting substances, nor are there harmful materials present in the finished product.