Styrofoam™ Brand Panelmate™ Ultra

 
 
 
Commercial | Residential | Multifamily | Wall

Moisture-resistant protection for basement walls

Designed for exterior foundation walls, Perimate™ XPS Insulation provides a lightweight, durable system that protects the waterproofing membrane while it fends water drainage away from the foundation.

 
 
 

Styrofoam™ Brand Panelmate™ Ultra

Styrofoam™ Brand Panelmate™ Ultra is designed specifically for insulated precast concrete panels that require above-average thermal performance. It uses patented carbon black materials in the foam for greater thermal performance over other extruded polystyrene insulations. This enhanced formulation helps the foam to absorb infrared radiation, slowing its transmission through the foam and lowering heat flow.

 
 
 

Features & benefits

Available in custom sizes and edge treatments
  • Lightweight, easy to handle, cut, and install
  • Closed-cell structure
  • Can be used in wet cavity wall environments
  • High moisture resistance
  • Long-term thermal performance
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    Physical Properties

      Method Unit Value
    R-value per in., min<sup>1</sup> C518 ft2•h•°F/Btu (m2 •°C/W) min. 5.6 (0.97)
    Compressive Strength, min.<sup></sup> D1621 psi (kPa) 25 (170)
    Flexural Strength, min.<sup></sup> C203 psi (kPa) 43 (300)
    Water Absorption, max.<sup></sup> C272 % by volume 0.7
    Water Vapor Permeance, max.<sup></sup> E96 perm (ng/Pa•s•m2) 1.5 (90)
    Dimensional Stability, max<sup></sup> - % linear change
    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion<sup></sup> D696 x105in/in °F (x102mm/m °C) 3.5 x 10-5 (6.3 x 10-2)

    1 R means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.

     
     
     

    Available Sizes

    Thickness (mm) Board Size (metre) Edge Treatment
    50 .61 x 2.44 Butt edge