Dynamic Composite Technologies

Styrofoam™ has been manufactured by Dow for more than 50 years. The process of extruding foamed polystyrene results in a material with uniformly small, sealed cells, a fashioned 'skin' and an unrivaled set of properties which make it the choice of specifiers in a wide range of demanding insulation applications.

Benefits of Dow Styrofoam™:

Hygiene: Styrofoam™ boards have low susceptibility to rot, mould or fungal growth and are not a known food source for vermin. They are clean, odourless and free from irritating dust.

High compressive strength: In load-bearing applications, the closed cell structure gives the foam great rigidity and makes it highly resistant to compression.

Very low water absorption: Styrofoam™ has natural resistance to rain, snow, frost and water vapour which makes it an exceptionally stable material, retaining its initial insulation performance and physical integrity in exposed conditions over the very long term. It was this unusual property that made possible the inverted warm roof concept, pioneered by Dow.

Workability: Styrofoam™ is easily worked with normal hand or power tools. Dow Styrofoam™ is available in a number of different grades designed to meet the performance requirements of specific applications.