 is designed
to be installed directly between the wall ties on 16" centers. It offers
excellent moisture resistance and long-lasting thermal performance. ASTM C 578
Type X. | | | | | | 1 | 5 | 16 x 96 | Square | 15 | 1-1/2 | 7.5 | 16 x 96 | Square | 15 | 2 | 10 | 16 x 96 | Square | 15 |
*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company
STYROFOAM* CAVITYMATE* brand insulation is a moisture resistant, durable and lightweight
extruded polystyrene foam specifically designed for use in wet cavity wall environments.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE brand insulation has all of the desirable characteristics
of extruded polystyrene that architects and specifiers have come to depend on
when choosing cavity wall insulation.
Specify STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE brand insulation instead of STYROFOAM brand Score
Board to provide time savings and installation benefits to the contractor. STYROFOAM
CAVITYMATE brand insulation meets or exceeds the property requirements of ASTM
C 578-95 Type X.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE brand insulation is available in 1.0", 1.5" and
2.0" thick x 16" wide x 96" boards. It has square edges on all
four sides. This convenient size saves contractors time and money during installation
because they do not have to cut and snap insulation boards. This 16" width
is easier to handle and install than traditional 4' x 8' scored boards.
The cavity wall is a wet and hostile environment for anything which isn’t
comfortable and completely at home in the water. Given the fact that a building’s
cavity wall is designed to accommodate moisture and that moisture is the prime
reason for cavity wall insulation to lose its thermal resistance (R-value), it’s
critical that “water resistance” be the most important factor to consider
when choosing cavity wall insulation.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE brand insulation is part of Dow’s “Commercial”
application/market specific product line that meets specific application needs.
The Dow Chemical Company is a proud member of: CSI and AIA.
| | | | Thermal Resistance, min., aged @ 75°F mean temp.
1.0"†
1.5"
2.0" | 5.0
7.5
10.0 | °F•ft2•h/Btu | ASTM C 177, C 518 | Vertical Compressive Strength, min.,
@ 10% deflection or yield | 15 | psi | ASTM D 1621 | | Water Absorption, max. | 0.1 | % by vol. | ASTM C 272 |
†Consult your local Dow representative for availability.
*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company is specifically
designed for use in wet cavity wall environments where specifiers require the
superior moisture and air retarding performance made possible with Type IV extruded
polystyrene. It is installed directly between wall ties on 16" centers. ASTM
C 578 Type IV | | | | | | 1-1/2 | 7.5 | 16 x 96 | Square | 25 | 2 | 10 | 16 x 96 | Square | 25 |
*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company
STYROFOAM* CAVITYMATE* Plus brand insulation is a moisture resistant, durable
and lightweight extruded polystyrene foam specifically designed for use in wet
cavity wall environments. STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Plus brand insulation has all of
the desirable characteristics of extruded polystyrene that architects and specifiers
have come to depend on when choosing cavity wall insulation.
Specify STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Plus brand insulation instead of STYROFOAM brand
Score Board to provide time savings and installation benefits to the contractor.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Plus brand insulation meets or exceeds the property requirements
of ASTM C 578-95 Type IV.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Plus brand insulation is available in 1.0", 1.5"
and 2.0" thick x 16" wide x 96" boards. It has square edges on
all four sides. This unique size saves contractors time and money during installation
because they do not have to cut and snap insulation boards. This 16" width
is easier to handle and install than traditional 4' x 8' scored boards.
The cavity wall is a wet and hostile environment for anything which isn’t
comfortable and completely at home in the water. Given the fact that a building’s
cavity wall is designed to accommodate moisture and that moisture is the prime
reason for cavity wall insulation to lose its thermal resistance (R-value), it’s
critical that “water resistance” be the most important factor to consider
when choosing cavity wall insulation.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Plus brand insulation 1.0", 1.5" and 2.0"
thicknesses have R-value(s) of 5.0, 7.5 and 10 respectively. The thermal performance
of every board of STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Plus brand insulation is warranted for
15 years. This limited warranty, backed by The Dow Chemical Company, assures long-term
insulating value.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Plus brand insulation is part of Dow’s “Commercial”
application/market specific product line that meets specific application needs.
The Dow Chemical Company is a proud member of: CSI and AIA.
| | | | Thermal Resistance, min., aged @ 75°F mean temp.
1.0"†
1.5"
2.0" | 5.0
7.5
10.0 | °F•ft2•h/Btu | ASTM C 177, C 518 | Vertical Compressive Strength, min.,
@ 10% deflection or yield | 25 | psi | ASTM D 1621 | | Water Absorption, max. | 0.1 | % by vol. | ASTM C 272 |
†Consult your local Dow representative
for availability.
*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company is
manufactured using a unique, patented carbon black technology. As a result,
its insulation
value is 12% higher than standard STYROFOAM Brand Insulation. This
allows architects and specifiers to specify more R-value into a limited cavity
wall space without redesigning or enlarging the size of the wall. United States
Patent Numbers 5,373,026 and 5,347,807. ASTM C 578 Type 4 | | | | | | 1-3/4 | 10 | 16 x 96 | Square | 25 | 2-1/8 | 12 | 16 x 96 | Square | 25 |
1Nominal Thickness
*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company
The Dow Chemical Company
STYROFOAM Brand Products
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Midland, MI 48674
(800) 441-4369
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www.styrofoam.com
STYROFOAM* CAVITYMATE*
Ultra brand insulation is a moisture-resistant, durable and lightweight extruded
polystyrene foam specifically designed for use in wet cavity wall environments.
A building’s cavity wall is designed to accommodate moisture, which is
the prime reason for insulation to lose its thermal resistance (R-value). Water
resistance is the most important factor to consider when choosing cavity wall
insulation. The closed-cell structure of STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation
makes it highly moisture resistant, maintaining long-term R-value. The Dow Chemical Company manufactures STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation
by using unique, patented1carbon black technology. This process gives
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation an R-value of 5.6 per inch, greater
than other STYROFOAM brand products. STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation
maintains all of the desirable characteristics of extruded polystyrene that architects
and specifiers depend upon when choosing cavity wall insulation. It meets or
exceeds
the property requirements of ASTM C 578-85, Type IV (U.S.).
Thickness (U.S.): 1-3/4”, 2-1/8”
Width and length (U.S.):
16” x 96”
Not all products are available in all areas, check with your local Dow representative
for product selection.
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation exhibits the properties and characteristics
indicated in Tables 1 and 2 when tested as represented.
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight for several weeks will cause
the surface of STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation to become yellow and
dusty. A light-colored, opaque protective covering should be used if excessive
solar exposure is expected. The surface degradation will have no measurable effect
on the insulating value of the plastic foam unless the deterioration is allowed
to continue until actual foam thickness is lost. Since the dust would impair the
performance of adhesives and finishes, the dusty surface should be brushed off
before these products are applied.
For chemical resistance properties of STYROFOAM brand insulation, see Table
2.
|
| Property and test |
Value |
Thermal Resistance, ASTM C 518, C 177
Aged R-value/inch (25.4 mm) 75°F (24°C) mean temp., ft2•h•°F/Btu
(m2•C/W) |
5.6 |
| Aged R-value/inch (25.4 mm) 40°F (°4C) mean temp., ft2•h•°F/Btu
(m2•C/W) |
5.8 |
| Aged R-value/inch (25.4 mm) 25°F (-°4C) mean temp., ft2•h•°F/Btu
(m2•C/W) |
6.0 |
| Vertical Compressive Strength, ASTM D 1621, psi (kPa) min. |
25 (170) |
| Water Absorption, ASTM C 272 (ASTM D 2842), % by volume |
0.1 (0.7) |
|
| Acid, inorganic |
Good |
Gases, carbon hydroxide (CH4) |
Good |
| Acid, organic |
Good |
Gases, chlorofluorocarbons |
Good |
| Alcohol |
Good |
Gases, dioxide (O2) |
Good |
| Aldehydes (formaldehyde, etc.) |
Poor |
Gases, nitrous hydroxide (NH3) |
Good |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons |
Poor |
Gases, sulfur dioxide (SO2) |
Good |
| Asphalts, solvent-based |
Poor |
Gasoline |
Poor |
| Asphalts, water-based |
Good |
Ketones (acetones, MEK, etc.) |
Poor |
| Bases (caustics) |
Good |
Mineral oil USP |
Excellent |
| Bleach |
Good |
Naphthas (paint thinner) |
Poor |
| Brines and other salts |
Good |
Olefins (ethylene, etc.) |
Poor |
| Cements and mortar |
Good |
Paints, alcohol-based |
Good |
| Chlorinated hydrocarbons |
Poor |
Paints, water-based |
Good |
| Ethers |
Poor |
Water |
Good |
| Gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) |
Good |
. |
STYROFOAM brand insulation products are chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) free. STYROFOAM
brand products are manufactured with HCFC blowing agents, which have ozone depletion
potentials 94 percent less than standard CFC blowing agents.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation is reusable in many applications
and is recyclable.
All wall systems incorporating STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation should
provide adequate fire protection. Coverings such as 15-minute thermal barriers
or other alternatives tested on building code-approved diversified tests are regarded
as acceptable in most applications, but always verify all federal and local requirements.
Consideration should be given to the benefits of and costs of additional fire
protection gained by installing automatic fire detection, alarm and suppression
systems.
For proper protection of plastic foam in storage, consult an insurer, local
fire department or other authority having jurisdiction.
Boards of STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation are easy to handle, cut
and install. Contact a local Dow representative or access the literature archives
at www.styrofoam.com for more specific instructions.
STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation is distributed through an extensive
network of distributors. For more information, consult The Dow Chemical Company.
The thermal performance of every board of STYROFOAM CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation
is warranted for 30 years in the United States. This limited warranty, backed
by The Dow Chemical Company, assures long-term insulating value. Contact your
local Dow representative for details.
Not applicable.
Dow can provide technical information to help address questions when using STYROFOAM
CAVITYMATE Ultra brand insulation. Technical personnel are available to assist
with any insulation project.
www.styrofoam.com
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*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company
Dow Building Solutions
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1605 Joseph Drive
Midland, MI 48674
Technical Information: (866) 583-2583
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