Is Foam Board Insulation Flammable?
Yes, foam board insulation is flammable. However, Neopor’s graphite polystyrene (GPS), which is used in Halo products, is treated with a fire retardant which greatly reduces flame spread and helps the fire to self-extinguish once the source of fire is removed. Thus, Neopor, and all Halo products, are approved for the construction of homes and […]
Controlling Radon With Halo Subterra Plus
Radon is a hazardous, radioactive gas that’s prevalent across much of North America. But while our building codes have a working solution, what if we told you that there’s a product that performs 7 times better at stopping Radon ingress? This post will examine the test results comparing the Radon-retarding properties of Halo’s Subterra Plus versus the current code requirement.
Transitioning from XPS to Halo Insulation Products – It’s Easier Than You Think
Halo® rigid foam insulation board is perfectly designed for specific applications. From below grade to above ground, interior to exterior, Halo® covers it all. All Halo® products offer their own unique strengths that outperform typical insulation products while being mindful of your building costs. So the next question is, how easy is it to switch […]
How to Reduce Costs on the Job Site with Subterra® Plus
How can you reduce construction costs on the job site? GCs and trades want to keep expenses low so that margins — and profitability — remain high. Developers and homeowners, too, want to keep their costs low (while still getting a high-quality product). So, what’s the solution? To this end, material choice is a highly […]
The Unbelievably Rugged Foam Board Insulation – Halo® Subterra®
Introducing Halo® Subterra® — the rugged foam board insulation that’s perfectly designed for a wide variety of below-ground applications, including: Perimeter Insulation & Frost Shield Under Slab Grade Beams Halo® Subterra® does everything you need (and more!) in a rugged, high-performance, below-ground foam board insulation: Subterra® delivers outstanding, long-term, below-ground insulation performance because it has […]
