# ACH Foam Technologies’ Foam-Control Plus+ is Serious for Converting to Rigid Foam Insulation

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- Published: 2020-02-01T04:01:50-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

ACH Foam Technologies has changed the insulation industry by releasing Foam-Control
Plus+. It’s an architectural grade expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation that’s 
used in a wide variety of applications.

With a range of compressive strengths and a high R-value, Foam-Control Plus+ is 
for architects, designers, and contractors. Moreover and all with a rigid insulation
alternative that offers the same strength,[ energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/10-largest-wind-project-development-2022/)
efficiency and moisture resistance.

In addition and all they have come to rely on at a lower cost than other comparable
products. For example extruded polystyrene insulation. _This is a great long-term
advantage that [ACH Foam](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/adrian-grenier-from-entourage-to-environmental-activist/)
Technologies backs with a 50-year R-value warranty vs typical 20-yr warranties._

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It also consistently shows its ability to maintain its R-value. While exposed to
moisture EPS insulation is also more permeable than XPS; their competition. All 
which means that it releases moisture more easily. However, Foam-Control Plus+ also
holds its R-value. That’s way better over the life of the product.

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**_There are several jobsite advantages of using Foam-Control Plus+. _**
 ACH Foam
Technologies introduced faced labeling to the EPS insulation market. This labeling
shows their UL certifications. Also their ASTM type and compressive strength. Moreover
their R-value and whether the panel contains termite-resistant treatment. Finally
or is it pre-scored.

_So Foam-Control Plus+ provides contractors and installers have the ability to break
apart sections on the jobsite. Thereby giving them more flexibility. Also saving
installation time, and reducing jobsite waste. _

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**_For the environmentally minded, Foam-Control Plus+ has never contained:_**

HCFCs
 HFCs CFCs formaldehyde or dyes.

**_Is it recyclable?_**

Yes Foam Control Plus+ is easily recyclable. So users can take any discarded pieces
back to the production process. Then they can remake new sheets.

In addition. EPS can also contain up to 15% recycled content. In 2013 alone, ACH
Foam Technologies recycled 5.4 million pounds of EPS.

In addition they are a closed-loop manufacturer. That means that all scraps are 
recycled into new EPS products or densified. Therefore, they are turned into other
plastic products.

So certainly ACH Foam Technologies is a closed-loop manufacturer. In other words,
all scraps are either densified or recycled. That’s into new EPS  recycled 5.4 million
pounds  of  EPS!

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#### **_How about LEED points?_**

In conclusion, the product gets points related to LEED in a number of ways depending
on the project and product application. Obviously, the recycled material content
could apply.  As well, potentially many other things dependent on the specific project.
Like materials purchased within a certain distance to the job site. All high performance
building envelope and thermal comfort. As well as the other factors that make insulation
essential.

**_Source: [ACH Foam Technologies](https://www.achfoam.com/)_**

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