EPS Insulation & Sustainability in Construction
The construction industry is moving towards net-zero carbon targets with an increased focus on energy efficiency. Governments, designers, contractors, and building owners are all seeking ways to reduce energy consumption and support a more sustainable future. Quik-Therm’s Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Insulation continues to play a role in achieving these goals as it combines excellent thermal performance with long-term durability and moisture management design features to aid long term sustainability.
Supporting North American Building Standards
In the construction industry the goalposts are always shifting, buildings are improving and standards are becoming stricter. In Canada this is governed by the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB), In the United States this is governed by the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). In addition to these two governing bodies, some independent organizations such as ASHRAE can often influence the regulatory bodies to move towards more sustainable standards. With this in mind it becomes extra important to construct responsibly to ensure compliance isn’t just meant but that it is maintained over the lifespan of a building.
Material Recyclability & Environmental Impact
At Quik-Therm recyclability is a core aspect of our manufacturing process with our EPS scraps being sent back to be properly recycled instead of discarded in traditional landfills. Quik-Therm’s EPS Insulation also plays a key role in sustainability in other ways as it does not contain or use any ozone depleting chemicals and EPS has received an A+ rating from most environmental matrices.
Resource Efficiency
EPS Insulation is composed of approximately 98% air and 2% polystyrene. This composition provides a cost-effective insulation solution while minimizing raw material usage. By helping reduce heat transfer through the building envelope, EPS Insulation can help buildings meet the increasingly demanding energy performance targets as outlined in the National Energy Code of Canda for Buildings (NECB).
Supporting Sustainable Buildings
As new buildings are going up and older buildings are being retrofitted, the demand for energy efficiency in said buildings is becoming more prevalent. EPS Insulation offers significant occupant comfort and assists in reducing energy consumption as well as a buildings environmental footprint. By combining this with its lasting durability EPS Insulation continues to be a leading product for the energy efficient buildings of the future.
