Is this product "Expanded" or "Extruded" Polystyrene? Also, is this product rated for ground contact? (Intend to use under 6" garage slab)
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All STYROFOAM(TM) brand insulation products are made of extruded polystyrene. This particular insulation board has a 15 psi compressive strength, which is typically used in applications that don't require much in the way of compressive strength, however we usually recommend a higher-than-average compressive strength for boards that will have significant loads, such as the weight of a vehicle, resting on top of them. Higher compressive strength prevents the foam from being crushed because it is sturdier. For a heavier load, such as a vehicles, we would typically recommend using a board from our STYROFOAM(TM) High Load series. Additionally, please note that a 4-6 mil polyethylene plastic waterproofing layer must be laid beneath the slab as well. For more information on calculating the load on your garage slab, visit the link below: http://dow-styrofoam.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3320/kw/safety For more information regarding our STYROFOAM(TM) High Load Products, please visit our product page at the link below: http://building.dow.com/en-us/products#!%7CUS%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C0 If you have any other questions about your project, please feel free to call us at 866-583-2583 and select prompt 8.
