EPS For Use in Cold Storage

General refrigerated or cold storage facilities are essential for the safe handling and storage of food products and other goods. Without a storage area that provides a consistent environment that can sustain its integrity, many products would not be readily available to consumers.

EPS insulation board is perfect for use in walls and roofing systems in the construction of cold storage space that stores temperature-sensitive commodities, such as food and flowers. Temperatures in these spaces must be able to range from normal room temperature 68°F to cryogenic temperatures of -148°F.

The performance properties of EPS, including constant thermal resistance, dimensional stability, chemical inertness and sustainability, make it well suited for use as cold-storage insulation. Additionally, its closed-cell structure provides minimal water absorption and low-vapor permeance; which is an important design consideration for damp environments.

Application of EPS

Cold storage insulation is normally applied in two layers with joints staggered between those layers and boards tightly butted. EPS boards, therefore, must be firmly and permanently bonded to the wall, ceiling, and roof using adhesives.

The first layer of floor insulation is bonded to sub-slab while the second layer is installed dry. Thicker coatings of heavy-bodied adhesives may be used to provide some straightening or bridging on an irregular wall surface. Adhesives are applied to provide 100 percent contact and to fill any voids. Spot or strip applications of adhesives are used only where a vapor or air barrier is installed.

All components of construction must work together to achieve a system that will enclose space and hold it at the desired temperature for extended periods of time without any deterioration. For instance, it is recommended that any lumber incorporated into cold storage construction be pressure treated with a wood preservative.

Ensuring a low temperature, the space must be properly enclosed and, equally important, any heat generated from refrigeration equipment and other machinery must be removed.

The thickness and type of insulation in the construction deters the movement of outside weather and normal self-generating building heat.

In the same respect, any modifications to the design or operation of the building or special care in workmanship which lowers heat gain within the cold room will reduce the load on the refrigeration equipment which can effect noticeable energy savings. It is critical that the necessary prevention of heat gain can be assured at the design stage to minimize the refrigeration equipment needed.

The construction has to be tight so that there is no air movement through the structure from the outside to the inside of the room. The movement of water vapor must be restricted by the use of vapor barriers or by the vapor barrier characteristics of EPS rigid foam insulation. The placement of air seals and vapor barriers in the construction is imperative to reduce the possibility of leakage.

Tri State Foam's EPS Is An Ideal Choice

Tri-State Foam offers a diverse line of EPS products that are designed specifically for use in cold storage units. These insulating products are tough, yet lightweight and offer outstanding physical properties, including the ability to resist moisture and offer long-term thermal protection. Our EPS products are environmentally friendly in that they are 100 percent recyclable, contain no HCFCs or formaldehyde and contribute toward LEED^© credit requirements. Contact Tri State Foam for a custom fit!

EPS For Use in Cold Storage

General refrigerated or cold storage facilities are essential for the safe handling and storage of food products and other goods. Without a storage area that provides a consistent environment that can sustain its integrity, many products would not be readily available to consumers.

EPS insulation board is perfect for use in walls and roofing systems in the construction of cold storage space that stores temperature-sensitive commodities, such as food and flowers. Temperatures in these spaces must be able to range from normal room temperature 68°F to cryogenic temperatures of -148°F.

The performance properties of EPS, including constant thermal resistance, dimensional stability, chemical inertness and sustainability, make it well suited for use as cold-storage insulation. Additionally, its closed-cell structure provides minimal water absorption and low-vapor permeance; which is an important design consideration for damp environments.

Application of EPS

Cold storage insulation is normally applied in two layers with joints staggered between those layers and boards tightly butted. EPS boards, therefore, must be firmly and permanently bonded to the wall, ceiling, and roof using adhesives.

The first layer of floor insulation is bonded to sub-slab while the second layer is installed dry. Thicker coatings of heavy-bodied adhesives may be used to provide some straightening or bridging on an irregular wall surface. Adhesives are applied to provide 100 percent contact and to fill any voids. Spot or strip applications of adhesives are used only where a vapor or air barrier is installed.

All components of construction must work together to achieve a system that will enclose space and hold it at the desired temperature for extended periods of time without any deterioration. For instance, it is recommended that any lumber incorporated into cold storage construction be pressure treated with a wood preservative.

Ensuring a low temperature, the space must be properly enclosed and, equally important, any heat generated from refrigeration equipment and other machinery must be removed.

The thickness and type of insulation in the construction deters the movement of outside weather and normal self-generating building heat.

In the same respect, any modifications to the design or operation of the building or special care in workmanship which lowers heat gain within the cold room will reduce the load on the refrigeration equipment which can effect noticeable energy savings. It is critical that the necessary prevention of heat gain can be assured at the design stage to minimize the refrigeration equipment needed.

The construction has to be tight so that there is no air movement through the structure from the outside to the inside of the room. The movement of water vapor must be restricted by the use of vapor barriers or by the vapor barrier characteristics of EPS rigid foam insulation. The placement of air seals and vapor barriers in the construction is imperative to reduce the possibility of leakage.

Tri State Foam's EPS Is An Ideal Choice

Tri-State Foam offers a diverse line of EPS products that are designed specifically for use in cold storage units. These insulating products are tough, yet lightweight and offer outstanding physical properties, including the ability to resist moisture and offer long-term thermal protection. Our EPS products are environmentally friendly in that they are 100 percent recyclable, contain no HCFCs or formaldehyde and contribute toward LEED^© credit requirements. Contact Tri State Foam for a custom fit!