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Food and dairy containers, produce baskets, fast food containers, closures and vending cups and lids comprise the biggest commercial market of polystyrene. Polystyrene is also used in the durable goods industry in the manufacturing of domestic appliances, toys, household goods, electronic goods and furniture. Because polystyrene is not susceptible to rough treatment it is favoured for use as packing materials. Polystyrene is used to protect goods that are shipped by stabilising the items inside the containers. Used for mail order due to its lightweight aspects, polystyrene doesn't add much to postage costs. The food industry uses polystyrene for climate control to keep produce fresh during transportation. Polystyrene is a common insulation product for walls, cavities, lofts and floors. Hope I helped :-)
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blown in insulation. Some of this insulation, you may have to request it. It is recycled from newspapers and other thing. It insulates better and you are being green at the same time.
Polystyrene. the opaque white cups that you can make fingernails impressions in, are foamed polystyrene. Clear sups that you get on an airplane are general-purpose polystyrene.
"Fireproof" is a little ambiguous (as, for that matter, is "pink insulation.").I believe that Owens-Corning holds a trademark on the color pink for insulating materials, but they make several types in that color.Fiberglas insulation (the pink fluffy stuff) is non-flammable ... the paper backing can burn, but the pink part is, basically, glass, and just melts without burning. It's not "fireproof" because, as mentioned, it WILL melt if the temperature gets high enough.The pink foam sheets are polystyrene (basically, styrofoam) and are nowhere near fireproof in any sense.
A construction adhesive or foam adhesive is recommended for attaching polystyrene insulation to a surface.
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Polystyrene is a better insulator than rubber. This is because polystyrene has a lower thermal conductivity, meaning it is better at reducing heat transfer compared to rubber. Additionally, polystyrene is often used in applications where higher levels of insulation are required.
Suck it out! But, it doesnt need removing if it's rockwool blown insulation, you can just lay further fibreglass rolls over it to make the total thickness at least 10inches (current regulation). It WILL need removing if it's polystyrene beads as they attack cables and wiring over time and are obviously a fire hazard.
For insulation purposes to the ceiling
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is lighter and has lower insulation properties compared to extruded polystyrene (XPS). XPS is denser and provides better insulation, making it more suitable for applications requiring higher thermal resistance, such as in building insulation. EPS is commonly used in packaging materials and disposable containers, while XPS is preferred for construction insulation and other applications where higher thermal performance is needed.
To improve insulation against heat or cold. Insulating foam is more efficient than fibreglass batts.
In modern times it's usually loose fibreglass, blown in.
Cotton, Bubble Wrap, Thick Towel are all pretty good insulators. Also polystyrene.
The polymer used to make styrofoam cups and insulation is polystyrene. Polystyrene is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer derived from styrene and is known for its lightweight, insulating properties.
Usually fibreglass batts held in by a plastic fabric sheet.
Extruded polystyrene foam board insulation offers benefits such as high thermal resistance, moisture resistance, durability, and ease of installation in construction projects.