CertiFoam 15
Extruded Polystyrene Insulation

CertiFoam 15 is a rigid extruded foam insulation board suitable for most common residential, commercial, and roofing applications where high compressive resistance is not required.  CertiFoam 15's closed cell structure and extruded skins provide superior moisture resistance and excellent thermal performance.

Physical Properties

Board Sizes
Meets or Exceeds
ASTM C578-87a Type X		 ASTM
Test Method		 CertiFoam
15
Insulation Properties
Thermal Conductivity, k
(Btu/hr. sq. ft. F)
5-Year Aged (Design)
Values
@ 25° F mean
@ 40° F mean
@ 75° F mean
 
 
 
C 177
or
C 518
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.178
0.185
0.200
 
 
Water Resistant Properties
Water absorption
(% by volume)
Water Vapor Permeance
(perm) Maximum
 
 
C-272
 
E 96
 
 
< 0.1
 
1.0
Mechanical Properties
Compressive Strength,
Minimum
(Specification) Value
(lb/sq. in.)
 
 
D 1621
 
 
 
 
 
 
15
Miscellaneous Properties
Maximum Recommended
Use Temperature (° F)
Linear Coefficient of
Thermal Expansion
(in./in. ° F)
 
 
 
 
 
D696
 
 
165
 
 
3.5x10-5
 
Thickness		  
Width		  
Length		  
Description
 
1"
 
48"
  
96"
 		  
Square Edge & Scored
 
 
1"
 
48"
  
108"
 		  
Square Edge & Scored
 
 
1 1/2"
 
48"
  
96"
 		  
Square Edge & Scored
 
 
2"
 
48"
  
96"
 		  
Square Edge & Scored
 

R-Values
Mean Temp. 1" 1 1/2" 2"
 
25° F
 		  
5.6
 		  
8.4
 		  
11.2
 
 
40° F
 		  
5.4
 		  
8.1
 		  
10.8
 
 
75° F
 		  
5.0
 		  
7.5
 		  
10.0
 

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9091 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
 

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Chicago/Milwaukee/St. Louis
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