Be There or Be Square
Commercial rooftops may be the building industry’s own “space race.” After all, the square footage is there, just waiting to be put to good use.
With the development of the protected membrane roof (PMR) assembly by Dow scientists more than 40 years ago, useful, practical and economical plaza roofs became possible. Today, plaza roofs featuring STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene Insulation support high-performance, multi-purpose areas such as decks, terraces, walkways and even gardens.
U.S.
| Project Specifications |
Recommended Dow Solutions |
- Superior load-bearing capabilities
- Excellent insulating capabilities
- High compressive strength
- Moisture resistance
- Long life of the roof
- Minimization of harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycling
- Protection from ultraviolet degradation
- Damage resistance
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- 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)
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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)
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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)
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STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation |
- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1.5"-3" thicknesses
- Square edge
- 60 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
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STYROFOAM™ Brand PLAZAMATE Insulation |
- Excellent insulating capabilities
- Moisture resistance
- Long life of the roof
- Minimization of harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycling
- Protection from ultraviolet degradation
- Damage resistance
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- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1.5"-3" thicknesses
- Square edge
- 60 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
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STYROFOAM™ Brand PLAZAMATE Insulation |
- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1"-4" thicknesses
- Square edge
- 40 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
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STYROFOAM™ Brand ROOFMATE™ Insulation |
- Corrugated ribs on top of boards
- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1"-4" thicknesses
- 40 psi
- 10-, 15- and 20-year limited thermal warranty available
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STYROFOAM™ Brand Ribbed ROOFMATE™ Insulation |
Canada
| Project Specifications |
Recommended Dow Solutions |
- Superior load-bearing capabilities
- Excellent insulating capabilities
- High compressive strength
- Moisture resistance
- Long life of the roof
- Minimization of harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycling
- Protection from ultraviolet degradation
- Damage resistance
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- Suitable 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)
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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)
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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)
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STYROFOAM™ Brand HIGHLOAD 100 Insulation |
- Excellent insulating capabilities
- Moisture resistance
- Long life of the roof
- Minimization of harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycling
- Protection from ultraviolet degradation
- Damage resistance
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- 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on bottom long edge of boards
- 1"-4" thicknesses
- Butt edge/shiplap edge options
- 35 psi (240 kPa)
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STYROFOAM™ Brand ROOFMATE™ Insulation |
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