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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s thermal insulation materials testing delivers valuable insight into the thermal conductivity and other properties of fiber, foam, and expanded or extruded polystyrene, and provides assurance that they comply with the requirements of applicable material standards. 

When installed in a home, commercial or industrial building, thermal insulation materials minimize unwanted heat gain or loss, limit condensation, and protect building elements from the spread of fire. However, many factors can affect the performance of insulation materials and laboratory testing is important to ensure that they consistently provide the designed-for resistance to the passage of heat throughout the lifetime of the building. 

Streamlined, hassle-free testing of thermal insulation materials

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ provides professional testing services to manufacturers and contractors, helping to determine the extent to which thermal insulation materials fulfill their performance expectations. Our experts are highly trained and experienced to conduct tests in accordance with internationally and industry recognized methods, including: 

• Air permeability
• Compressive resistance
• Corrosion resistance
• Fire resistance
• Operating temperature
• Tensile strength
• Thermal conductivity
• Water absorption
• Water vapor permeance
• Weather protection

 

Fast, accurate testing for a wide variety of materials

Our depth of knowledge and experience allow us to provide testing of a large variety of thermal insulation materials, including:

• Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
• Extruded Polystyrene  (XPS)
• Glass and mineral fiber
• Loose fill insulation
• Polyisocyanurate (PIR)
• Polyurethane (PUR)
• Reflective wraps and foils
• Spray-applied foam –both high and low density