- Stability and Durability: Neopor® graphite polystyrene (GPS) is adaptable in size, thickness, shape and density, providing maximum flexibility and durability. Compared to polymer-based foams like extruded polystyrene (XPS) that use fluorocarbons as an expansion agent and insulating gas, Neopor® uses air. This means Neopor® maintains its R-value performance at its original level and does not deteriorate over time, a phenomenon called “Thermal Drift”.
- Fire Resistivity: Neopor® has been tested as part of NFPA 285 and NFPA 286 compliant assemblies with a wide range of weather barriers, air barriers, and claddings (NFPA 285 Wall Assemblies, Neopor Commercial Brochure).
- Moisture Management: Neopor® is a breathable and semi-permeable high-performance insulation that helps reduce the risk of mold, rot and structural damage associated with moisture condensation and long-term water retention. As an assembly component or stand-alone application, it provides an opportunity for moisture to ‘dry out’.
- Adaptable to all climate zones: Insulating external walls with Neopor® increases the temperature of their inside surfaces which helps create a better indoor climate. Neopor® also powers up when it gets cold outside, meaning it increases in R-value as the temperature outside drops (Neopor KF2000 Brochure).
- Resource Efficient: Neopor® uses up to 30% less material than other rigid foam insulation like standard white EPS and XPS to achieve the same R-value, saving on building materials and installation labor. Neopor® boards are thinner than other rigid foam insulations so the same effect is achieved with less material.
- Third-party validated and certified: As demonstrated in the EC3 Tool, bot standard Neopor® and Neopor® BMB have lower carbon footprints than any rigid insulation available in North America, and are GREENGUARD Gold certified for indoor air quality. Neopor® GPS has achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification by UL Environment for products with low chemical emissions based on UL2818, GREENGUARD Certification Program for Chemical Emissions for Building Materials.
Bottom line:
Standard Neopor® GPS insulation promotes energy efficiency within the building envelope, helping to reduce operational carbon emissions. Neopor® GPS BMB delivers the same high-performance benefits, while offering a lower embodied carbon solution (a raw material carbon footprint of zero)—optimizing sustainability and maximizing building footprint efficiency. Both standard Neopor® and Neopor® BMB can earn points under the LEED® Energy Performance Process. (Neopor Residential Brochure).
Source: Neopor Residential Brochure and Neopor Commercial Brochure
