Commercial Slab

Load ’em Up!

With strong and durable insulation from Dow, slabs can meet the demands of heavy loads and the perpetual threat of moisture-related damage.

Insulating slabs help protect them from frost heave and cracking. STYROFOAM™ Brand Insulation products from Dow offer a variety of high compressive strengths to satisfy load demands for slab applications. The products also provide superior moisture resistance and thermal performance.

U.S.

Project Specifications Recommended Dow Solutions
  • Insulate under or over slab
  • Reduce potential for condensation and mold
  • High compressive strength
  • Designed for termite areas
  • Contains insecticide
  • Square edge and shiplap
  • 1" - 2" thicknesses
  • 25 psi

STYROFOAM™ Brand BLUEGUARD™ Insulation

  • Suitable for applications with only foot traffic
  • Min. compressive strength: 40 psi (5,760 psf)
  • Live load, 8 psi (1152 psf)
  • Dead load, 13.3 psi (1,920 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 40 Insulation

  • Suitable for more demanding loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 60 psi (8,640 psf)
  • Live load, 12 psi (1,728 psf)
  • Dead load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 60 Insulation

  • Highest strength available
  • Suitable for extremely high loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 100 psi (14,400 psf)
  • Live load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
  • Dead load, 33.3 psi (4,800 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation

  • Square edges on all four sides
  • 3/4"-4" thicknesses
  • Two board size options
  • 25 psi

STYROFOAM™ Brand Square Edge Insulation

Enhanced Installation

 

  • Insulate under floor slabs that incorporate radiant heating systems
  • Reduce potential for condensation and mold
  • High compressive strength
  • Suitable for applications with only foot traffic
  • Min. compressive strength: 40 psi (5,760 psf)
  • Live load, 8 psi (1152 psf)
  • Dead load, 13.3 psi (1,920 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 40 Insulation

  • Suitable for more demanding loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 60 psi (8,640 psf)
  • Live load, 12 psi (1,728 psf)
  • Dead load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 60 Insulation

  • Highest strength available
  • Suitable for extremely high loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 100 psi (14,400 psf)
  • Live load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
  • Dead load, 33.3 psi (4,800 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation

  • Square edges on all four sides
  • 3/4"-4" thicknesses
  • Two board size options
  • 25 psi

STYROFOAM™ Brand Square Edge Insulation

  • Interlocking fit
  • 3/4"-2" thicknesses
  • Three board size options
  • 25 psi

STYROFOAM™ Brand Tongue and Groove Insulation

Enhanced Installation

 

  • Insulate over floor slabs that incorporate radiant heating systems
  • Reduce potential for condensation and mold
  • High compressive strength
  • Suitable for applications with only foot traffic
  • Min. compressive strength: 40 psi (5,760 psf)
  • Live load, 8 psi (1152 psf)
  • Dead load, 13.3 psi (1,920 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 40 Insulation

  • Suitable for more demanding loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 60 psi (8,640 psf)
  • Live load, 12 psi (1,728 psf)
  • Dead load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 60 Insulation

  • Highest strength available
  • Suitable for extremely high loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 100 psi (14,400 psf)
  • Live load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
  • Dead load, 33.3 psi (4,800 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation

  • Square edges on all four sides
  • 3/4"-4" thicknesses
  • Two board size options
  • 25 psi

STYROFOAM™ Brand Square Edge Insulation

  • Utility-grade insulation
  • Square edge, tongue and groove and scoreboard
  • Three board size options
  • 1" - 3" thicknesses
  • 15 psi

STYROFOAM™ Brand UTILITYFIT™ Insulation – 15 PSI

Enhanced Installation

 

(1) Consult the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use.

Canada

Project Specifications Recommended Dow Solutions
  • Insulate under or over slab
  • Reduce potential for condensation and mold
  • High compressive strength
  • Suitable for applications with only foot traffic
  • Min. compressive strength: 40 psi (275 kPa)/ (5,760 psf
  • Live load, 8 psi (1152 psf)
  • Dead load, 13.3 psi (1,920 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 40 Insulation

  • Suitable for more demanding loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 60 psi (420 kPa)/8,640 psf
  • Live load, 12 psi (1,728 psf)
  • Dead load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 60 Insulation

  • Highest strength available
  • Suitable for extremely high loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 100 psi (690 kPa)/ 14,400 psf
  • Live load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
  • Dead load, 33.3 psi (4,800 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation

  • 2' x 8' (600 mm x 2400 mm) boards
  • 1"-4" thicknesses
  • Butt edge and shiplap edge options
  • 30 psi (210 kPa)

STYROFOAM™ Brand SM Insulation

Enhanced Installation

 

  • Insulate under floor slabs that incorporate radiant heating systems
  • Reduce potential for condensation and mold
  • High compressive strength
  • Suitable for applications with only foot traffic
  • Min. compressive strength: 40 psi (275 kPa)/ (5,760 psf
  • Live load, 8 psi (1152 psf)
  • Dead load, 13.3 psi (1,920 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 40 Insulation

  • Suitable for more demanding loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 60 psi (420 kPa)/8,640 psf
  • Live load, 12 psi (1,728 psf)
  • Dead load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 60 Insulation

  • Highest strength available
  • Suitable for extremely high loading
  • Min. compressive strength: 100 psi (690 kPa)/ 14,400 psf
  • Live load, 20 psi (2,880 psf)
  • Dead load, 33.3 psi (4,800 psf)

STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation

  • 2' x 8' (600 mm x 2400 mm) boards
  • 1"-4" thicknesses
  • Butt edge and shiplap edge options
  • 30 psi (210 kPa)

STYROFOAM™ Brand SM Insulation

Enhanced Installation

 

  • Insulate over floor slabs that incorporate radiant heating systems
  • Reduce potential for condensation and mold
  • High compressive strength
  • 2' x 8' (600 mm x 2400 mm) boards
  • 1"-4" thicknesses
  • Butt edge and shiplap edge options
  • 30 psi (210 kPa)

STYROFOAM™ Brand SM Insulation

Enhanced Installation

 

Enhanced Installation

 

(1) Consult the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use.

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