Newfoundland Styro Inc-Insulated concrete forms-concrete homes

Did you know - That using a rigid insulation instead of conventional sheathing can increase a home's energy efficiency by 75% without increasing the cost of construction.

Did you know - That rigid insulation that is made in Newfoundland can typically be purchased for 20 to 40% less than equivalent products that are imported.

Did you know - That some rigid insulations are "Breathable" and appropriate for use on the exterior or cold side of a wall and that other rigid insulations are classified as vapour barriers and may not be appropriate for use on exterior walls.

Did you know - That rigid insulations that are Certified will have a certification # stamped on the edge of the product and on it's outer wrap.

Did you know - That some Building Supply Retailers stock and sell uncertified rigid insulation and that this is perfectly legal. It is up to the purchaser to determine if a Certified product is needed for a particular application.

Did you know - That 40% of the heat loss in a modern home occurs through the foundation.

Did you know - That some rigid insulations suffer from "Thermal Drift" a phenomenon where the R-value deteriorates over time as the insulation off gases. Other rigid insulations have stable R-values and no off gassing.

Did you know - Thermal Bridging (heat loss that occurs if wood framing members span the gap between the warm and cold sides of the wall) decreases the R-value of batt insulation in stud spaces by 20%, reducing a 2"X6" batt wall from R-20 to an effective R-value of only 16.

Did you know - That some rigid insulations use ozone depleting chemicals during manufacture and release them over time while locally manufactured insulations have never used CFC's or HCFC's and will not off gas.

Did you know - That ICE Block ICF houses are on average 44% more energy efficient than new wood frame houses.

Did you know - That Rigid Insulation manufactured in Newfoundland proudly advertises that fact by using the following logo.

Newfoundland Styro Inc.
12 Dominic Place Bishop's Falls NF A0H 1C0
Tel:709-258-5890 Fax:709-258-6015