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CONTROL, NOT COMPROMISE.

CONTROL YOUR:

• MATERIALS

• R-VALUES

• PROCESS

• COSTS

• TIMELINE

• LIABILITY

DON’TCOMPROMISE YOUR:

• DESIGN

• ENERGY EFFICIENCY

• STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

• PROFITABILITY

• QUALITY

• REPUTATION

FOAM-CONTROL EPS

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE

Foam-Control EPS products are manufactured by AFM Corporation licensees.

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CONTROL YOUR COSTS. CONTROL YOUR DENSITY. CONTROL YOUR SHAPE. CONTROL YOUR SIZE. CONTROL YOUR THICKNESS. CONTROL YOUR SQUARENESS. CONTROL YOUR MATERIALS. CONTROL YOUR R-VALUE. CONTROL YOUR LIABILITY. CONTROL YOUR SQUA

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DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR QUALITY. DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR PROFITABILITY. DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR DESIGN. DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR REPUTATION. DO

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Foam face-off:Choosing EPS expanded polystyrene over XPS extruded polystyrene.

• Can easily vary the thickness and

density of EPS for different uses

• EPS is less-expensive

than XPS foam

• EPS is more easily molded into

different shapes

• EPS allows for more design possibilities

• EPS with Perform Guard®

protects against termites

Materials. Labor. Costs. Foam-Control® EPSmeans control, not compromise.

Foam-Control EPS building products are engineered to give

you the greatest possible control for your project applica-

tion: from design and timelines, to materials and costs,

and—ultimately—control over your results. The advantages

to using Foam-Control EPS products include:

• State-of-the-art insulation and energy effi ciency

• Variety of density, thickness, size

• UL QA monitored, tested, certifi ed, listed

• Unlimited fabrication possibilities

• Building code recognized

• Warranted R-value

• Perform Guard® termite protection available

• Cost effective

• Long-lasting, strong, and stable

• Contains no CFC, HCFC, HFC, or formaldehyde

• Recyclable

Foam-Control EPS is a lightweight yet strong material that

gives architects, designers and builders the freedom and

confi dence to turn their visions into reality.

This looks like a job for expanded polystyrene.

In the construction industry, Foam-Control EPS is among

the most versatile, energy effi cient, and cost effective

insulators available, delivering extremely high, stable

R-values. Depend on Foam-Control EPS to do the job—

practically any job—from the ground up: perimeter founda-

tion and underslab insulation, wall sheathing, EIFS insula-

tion, roof insulation, concrete insulation/void fi ller,

ICF insulation, Geofoam and just about any construction

application you can imagine.

Stands up to the elements, yet it’s good for the environment.

Cost effective thermal design is among the highest priori-

ties in construction. Foam-Control EPS insulation products

are available in a range of densities necessary to provide

energy effi ciency, structural integrity, and cost effective-

ness. They’re proven to lower energy costs, saving both

money and precious resources.

Foam-Control EPS, when used as a component in an

engineered building system, helps to resist some of the

toughest conditions nature can deliver, like rain, snow,

wind, dust, heat and cold.

Foam-Control EPS with Perform Guard.

One of the most destructive forces anywhere is termites.

Foam-Control EPS products can be manufactured with

Perform Guard, a proven and safe additive. that effectively

resists termites.*

Proven to meet, or exceed, building codes.

Foam-Control EPS is manufactured to Quality Control

Program standards monitored by Underwriters Laborato-

ries, Inc. and recognized by national building codes. Foam-

Control EPS manufacturers offer product warranties that

ensure termite resistance, physical properties, and thermal

performance. Foam-Control EPS can

stand up to all industry tests—and has.

No other EPS can say that.

It’s more than a foam. It’s a family.

When you choose Foam-Control EPS, you’re not sending

your order off to some mysterious factory. You’re collabo-

rating with a team of experts who work with you every step

of the way. We’re here to answer your questions, solve your

problems, and do everything we can to make sure your

project proceeds smoothly—and ends successfully.

Foam-Control EPS products are manufactured by AFM

Corporation’s network of licensed manufacturers throughout

North America and the world. AFM licensed facilities

adhere to strict, consistent standards to ensure uniformly

high-quality EPS products.

This network allows us to offer architects, designers and

builders the best of both worlds: the resources of the

country’s largest provider of EPS insulation products and

systems, and the superior attention and customer service

of a local supplier.

Ready to take control? Start here.

If you’re starting to wonder how Foam-Control EPS can

contribute to your next project, here’s how to fi nd out:

Just contact your nearest Foam-Control EPS manufacturer.

They’ll be happy to give you a design consultation, infor-

mation about Foam-Control EPS products, pricing, and

the answers to all your questions. Contact a sales rep, and

download Foam-Control EPS documentation, through our

web site at www.foam-control.com.

With Foam-Control EPS, you’re the master of your materials.

FROM FROST LINE TO ROOF LINE, YOU’REIN CONTROL WITH FOAM-CONTROL EPS.

* Perform Guard is not a barrier, but should be used in conjunction with a total Pest Management Program available from a reputable Pest Control Operator.