July 2011 eNews
new sma member -- atlas eps
Chris Kreple, ThermalStar Product Manager, Atlas EPS
Atlas EPS specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative, high-quality, HFC- and HCFC-free Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) rigid insulation for construction, packaging and OEM products. With plants across the North America, Atlas EPS - headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan, at the largest EPS manufacturing plant in the industry - can provide product solutions coast-to-coast. Since the mid-1960s, Atlas EPS has played a significant part in the growth of technology and product applications in the EPS industry. As of February 2010, Atlas EPS proudly announces its maiden membership to both the SMA & PCASC ranks.
With a dedicated Engineering Department and Quality Assurance Group, we can work with you to ensure the best possible product designs at a competitive price. Whatever your fitness-for-use may be, the Atlas EPS team can help translate your requirements into viable product solutions. Atlas EPS products are third-party tested, certified and listed with ICC-ES, Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual and ONNCCE.
In the second quarter of 2010, Atlas EPS launched the ThermalStar® brand of construction products. This product line includes below grade products, roofing products, exterior wall products, and vegetative roofing products.
Included in the ThermalStar product line, are the enhanced EPSX™ products which include X-Grade, X-Pro and XTR. These product offer integrated termite resistance, engineered compressive resistance, enhanced moisture resistance, and warranted R-values. ThermalStar EPSX products are also a distinctive orange color so that construction professionals can easily identify this superior product.
The newest member of the ThermalStar EPSX rigid insulation family of products is XTR. ThermalStar XTR is used for continuous insulation under exterior stucco systems. California Title 24 has made "One Coat" stucco systems much more popular since One Coat stucco delivers quick installation over 2x4 framing, reduced material costs, and most importantly offers continuous exterior insulation. This continuous insulation makes meeting the Title 24 requirements much easier and cheaper than using traditional "Three Coat" stucco over costly 2x6 framing which would then require more and therefore more expensive cavity insulation.
ThermalStar XTR has a number of attributes that make it the preferred choice for One Coat stucco systems:
- ThermalStar XTR comes with a twenty year warranty on the insulation value
- ThermalStar XTR also comes with a twenty year warranty on the termite treatment applied to the product
- ThermalStar XTR is 100% virgin EPS which enhances physical properties
- ThermalStar XTR contains a proprietary wax matrix that enhances moisture resistance
- ThermalStar XTR meets ASTM Type II standard
- ThermalStar XTR has a compressive strength of 15 psi
- ThermalStar XTR is available 2’x8’ or 4’x8’ with the long edges being T&G
- ThermalStar XTR is a nominal 1 -1/16" thick
- ThermalStar XTR has dimpling on the face that enhances the bond between the rigid insulation and the stucco components
- ThermalStar XTR comes standard with water management grooves on the back side with signifying marks on the front to allow for easy alignment of the grooves
As the demand for energy efficient homes continues to grow, builders and developers have a new option for meeting that demand and the associated regulations – ThermalStar XTR. These builders will also benefit from easy installation and the piece-of-mind that they are using a superior product backed by an industry leader.
For more information see http://atlaseps.com/products/thermalstar/side-wall-wall-insulation
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