Since 1985, Isolite has been manufacturing expanded polystyrene. But through many years, we have been asked: what is the difference between EPS and XPS?
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An insulated concrete former, or alternatively known as a building block, is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete that is typically made from expanded polystyrene (EPS).
EPS blocks are a cost effective method of permanent shuttering and recyclable having no negative impact on the environment. Read more here...
You are probably well familiar with the many popular uses of polystyrene, a versatile plastic polymer widely used in packaging and insulation.
Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) consists of extruded pellets which expand under tightly controlled conditions to become consistently shaped beads.
EPS packaging is ideal for protecting your products. Please see some FAQ relating to EPS and packaging in this article. Click here for more...
For any recyclable product, the resource equations must balance. Hence, care must be taken to ensure that the energy used to recycle EPS packaging balances the energy gained.
The new standard on energy efficiency for buildings, SANS 204, has become mandatory with SANS 10400–XA:2010 having been gazetted. What does this mean? SANS 10400-XA:2010 Energy Usage in Buildings, stipulates that all new buildings and building extensions, as per the building occupancy classes specified in the regulations, require thermal insulation to...