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Dow rolls out new insulation board

20 Jan 15 Dow Building Solutions has confirmed the launch of its Xenergy roof insulation product.

Grey Xenergy boards
Grey Xenergy boards

Following a pilot launch in 2014, Xenergy is now getting as full commercial roll-out.

Xenergy extruded polystyrene boards manufactured at Dow’s King's Lynn production site are steel-grey in colour to make them readily distinguishable from the well-established blue Styrofoam boards.

Dow has developed Xenergy to offer an improved LAMBDA insulation performance and a global warming potential (GWP) score of less than five. Through combining a manufacturing process which uses CO2 as the blowing agent and adding infra-red blocking particles to scatter and reflect heat radiation within the foam board, LAMDA values have been increased by 11%.

Dow Building Solutions launched Styrofoam extruded polystyrene insulation in the 1940s.

Xenergy  SL, the first Xenergy product available in the UK, is designed to offer highly moisture-resistant flat roof insulation at thinner thicknesses than conventional extruded polystyrene alternatives.

Dow Building Solutions head of commercial Chris Gimson said: "The UK is leading the way with the commercial roll-out of Xenergy , a product which has numerous benefits, including significantly improved thermal performance. It signifies a new era for the business and demonstrates our commitment to formulating and manufacturing the highest standard insulation materials.”

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