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Sarnatherm® XPS

Rigid extruded polystyrene insulation board

Sarnatherm® XPS is a rigid extruded polystyrene insulation board that can be used in either a Sika roofing or waterproofing application.

  • Low water absorption
  • Available in various sizes
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Usage

Wherever insulation is required within a conventional roof assembly or waterproofing application.    AREAS OF APPLICATION   
  • New Roofs
  • Recover Roofs
  • Mechanically Attached Systems
  • Adhered Systems
  • Waterproofing Systems
 

Advantages

  • Low water absorption
  • Available in various sizes

Packaging

  • 2 ft x 8 ft (0.6 m x 2.4 m)
  • 4 ft x 8 ft (1.2 m x 2.4 m)
  • Various Thicknesses

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

  • ASTM C 578, Type XII, X, XIII, IV, VI, VII, V
  • CAN/ULC S701, Type 4
 
Product Information

Chemical Base

Polystyrene foam core with a smooth skin surface on the face and back surfaces

Shelf Life

N/A

Storage Conditions

When stored outdoors, the insulation should be stacked on pallets at least 4” (102 mm) above the surface level and protected from exposure to direct sunlight and weather using an opaque, light-colored tarpaulin. Do not use a dark colored tarpaulin. The factory applied packaging is intended only for protection during transit and should only be slit enough to prevent accumulation of condensation then removed prior to immediate use. Insulation that becomes wet or damaged should be removed and replaced with dry insulation

Thickness

ThicknessR-ValueC-Value
1.0" (25 mm)5.00.200
1.5" (38 mm)7.50.133
2.0" (51 mm)10.00.100
2.5" (64 mm)12.50.080
3.0" (76 mm)15.00.067
4.0" (102 mm)20.00.050

Not all available thicknesses are listed.
Technical Information

Compressive Strength

Type VIType VIIType V
40.0 psi (276 kPa)60.0 psi (414 kPa)100 psi (690 kPa)

Minimum values at yield or 10 % deformation, whichever occurs first.

Flexural Strength

Type VIType VIIType V
60.0 psi (414 kPa)75.0 psi (517 kPa)100 psi (690 kPa)

Minimum values

Dimensional Stability

Type VIType VIIType V
<2%<2%<2%

Reaction to Fire

Type VIType VIIType V
Oxygen Index Oxygen IndexOxygen Index
24.024.024.0

% by volume

Type VIType VIIType V
Flame spreadFlame spreadFlame spread
555

Type VIType VIIType V
Smoke DevelopedSmoke DevelopedSmoke Developed
165165165

*These values are not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions

Permeability to Water Vapor

Type VIType VIIType V
< 1.5 perm< 1.5 perm< 1.5 perm

*Water vapor permeance varies with product type and thickness. Values are based on the desiccant method and they apply to insulation 1" (25 mm) or greater in thickness

Service Temperature

Maximum Use Temperature                                                                             

Type VI

Type VII

Type V

165°F (74°C)

165°F (74°C)165°F (74°C)

Water Absorption

Type VIType VIIType V
<0.3<0.3<0.3

% by volume, maximum values

Thermal resistance

Type VIType VIIType V
5.05.05.0

Application

Application steps

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Sarnatherm XPS is installed either under or over the Sika roofing/waterproofing membrane depending on the system design. Overburden is utilized to hold the insulation in place in a waterproofing application. Polystyrene should not come in contact with PVC. Always place a separation layer such as Sarnafelt NWP between the Sarnatherm XPS and the membrane in both roofing and waterproofing applications. During installation in hot, sunny weather, protect the insulation with a white covering to prevent excessive heat build‐up and potential warping.

If the compressive strength of the EPS board is less than 20 psi, then a gypsum cover board must be installed over the board for load distribution and resistance purposes.

 

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