Other types of polystyrene insulation

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Polystyrene Insulation – Types

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permanent polystyrene forms
poured concrete
bridging between polystyrene forms
for concrete walls (above and below grade)
plywood
polystyrene
prefabricated wall panels

Generated explanation

The illustration shows two wall assemblies incorporating polystyrene insulation. On the left, poured concrete is sandwiched between permanent polystyrene forms, with bridging connecting the forms through the concrete core. This assembly is identified as suitable for concrete walls above and below grade. On the right, a prefabricated wall panel has a polystyrene core between plywood faces. No defects or installation errors are depicted.

Components

permanent polystyrene forms poured concrete wall core bridging between forms prefabricated wall panel plywood facings polystyrene insulation core

Materials

polystyrene poured concrete plywood