Polystyrene wall cladding is also known as expanded polystyrene, or
EPS for short. EPS is a lightweight, rigid, plastic insulation
material that is comprised of hard, solid beads of polystyrene. The
final product is made out of delicate, spherical beads that are airy
and light. Despite its lightweight construction, EPS offers a high
strength-to-weight ratio. Polystyrene wall claddings are compressive
and flexible, too. They can be moulded to meet almost any shape. When
it comes to installing an EPS wall cladding, the material can be
applied over different substrates, including timberframed structures,
steel framed structures, concrete blocks, and masonry.
Polystyrene panels can be applied to basement walls, roof trusses,
roof panels, floor trusses, and also used as thoroughly engineered
building shells. If polystyrene is going to be applied to cement or
block walls in a basement, it’s imperative that any moisture or water
penetration issues are fixed first. If moisture gets in the
installation process, the cladding will be compromised.
Buildings that are comprised solely of polystyrene materials reduce
the need for complex ductwork and large HVAC systems. With
polystyrene, homes are made much more energy efficient and won’t need
heavy-duty heating and cooling systems installed.
When you contact Structrum Contracting, we will come out to your site
and perform a thorough inspection of the structure. Our quotes are
highly detailed and won’t include any hidden fees. We strive to give
our valued customers the utmost in quality, and we offer superior
communication and customer service
