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Neopor GPS Insulation EPD

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Reducing Embodied Carbon with Biomass & Renewable Graphite Polystyrene Insulation

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Graphite Polystyrene Insulated Vinyl Siding & Energy Code Compliance

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Neopor Receives Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for GPS Insulation
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Neopor Receives Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for GPS Insulation

Taking a stance on sustainable solutions!

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The Benefits of Balance
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The Benefits of Balance

The future of sustainability starts with Neopor® BMB.

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Win with sustainability
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Win with sustainability

The building industry has long overlooked embodied carbon emissions. Learn more in this article.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are some of key benefits of Neopor® graphite polystyrene (GPS), for both standard Neopor® and Neopor® BMB?

A.
  1. 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”.
  2. 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).
  3. 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’.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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