Will Two Layers of Exterra Still Be Permeable?
WILL 2 LAYERS OF EXTERRA STILL BE PERMEABLE? No. Two layers of Exterra will not meet the minimum requirement of being “permeable”, which is 60 ng/Pa-s-m2, or 1 perm. A single layer of Exterra maintains it’s breathability up to a maximum thickness of 2” (71 ng/Pa-s-m2 or 1.2 perms at 2”). Exterra panels are laminated […]
The 3 Surprising Ways Halo Exterra Adds Thermal Performance and Reduces Energy Loss
Here are the three separate ways Halo Exterra foam board insulation works to reduce energy loss. You might be surprised by what you learn. 1. Exterra Provides a Long-Lasting R-Value That’s Actually Higher Than XPS Over Time Halo Exterra’s graphite polystyrene (GPS) foam core has a unique feature – the graphite particles that […]
How-To Save These 8 Construction Steps When Building With Foam Board Insulation
Highly insulated building envelope assemblies can be complex, involve a number of layers and often take a while to construct. Of course, Halo foam board insulation products add thermal performance, but did you know that building with Halo can also help you build quicker and more efficiently? In this post, we will discuss the Halo’s […]
What’s the Best Sustainable Interior Insulation for Foundation Walls?
Halo’s Interra Plus panels are more than just a “green choice” Sustainable construction is no longer a trend. As more and more jurisdictions plan for a carbon-neutral future, building codes are evolving to reflect this new reality. In this post, we’ll look at Halo’s Interra Plus – a low-carbon rigid insulation product that’s becoming the go-to choice […]
Insulating Your Home With Less Embodied Carbon!
Introducing a building material that integrates top-notch thermal performance with a low embodied carbon content – Neopor Graphite Polystyrene (GPS). GPS is the foam core in Halo products. It comes with superior sustainability attributes and without added costs. The Embodied Carbon Perspective Embodied carbon is discharged during the production, shipment and installation of building products. […]
Graphite Polystyrene (GPS): The Highest R-Value Without the Risk of Deterioration
In this blog post, we’ll discuss how the insulation value of extruded polystyrene (XPS) rigid insulation actually decreases over time and how building codes in Canada now mandate that manufacturers of these insulation products must state this is the case. You will also learn how Halo’s Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) core provides greater long term […]
