Styrofoam Brand Residential Sheathing adds up to an investment that will pay for itself in just a few years, and continue to provide value for years to come. Using Residential Sheathing could lead to fewer callbacks resulting in an enhanced reputation for builders. Extruded polystyrene foam insulation like Residential Sheathing is inherently resistant to moisture, which can wreak havoc on other building materials. Moisture can compromise the performance of cavity insulation and damage drywall, wood framing and OSB or plywood sheathing.
STYROFOAM Residential Sheathing is an extruded polystyrene foam board with plastic film facers on both sides providing a long term insulating performance of R-5 per inch sizing
This 0.55in thick 4ft x 8ft is lightweight, making it easy to handle and remains a simple matter to cut to size with a score and a snap
Defends against wind-driven moisture penetrating a wall system, providing an effective layer of protection for wood components and cavity insulation while moderating temperature in the wall cavity
Minimum compressive strength of 15 PSI
Uses BluEdge technology, a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) free with zero ozone depletion potential - and contain an average of 20% pre-consumer recycled content certified by UL Environment Inc
Can be placed directly over uninsulated studs using let-in bracing or metal strappings to provide the code-required lateral structural bracing, or as an insulating and weather barrier layer over wood panel sheathings such as OSB or plywood
15 year limited warranty for peace of mind