3: Insulation - Closed vs Open Cell
Fiberglass insulation consists primarily of air trapped between strands of molten glass as seen under a microscope at 10x. It is an OPEN CELL insulation, since the air pockets are not fully enclosed and air can enter and escape the system freely.
EPS used in Alligator Panels is a CLOSED CELL insulation, Air within the system is permanently trapped, giving the EPS its rigidity and preventing any air or moisture leakage whatsoever.
Mold thrives when three factors are present inside wall cavities: air circulation, moisture and a nutrient base. All three factors are typically found in fiberglass- insulated walls.
In other construction methods for basements, moisture gets into the wall cavities and leads to mold growth. Alligator Panels are immune to such mold damage because of their solid construction. With Alligator Panels there is no cavity inside the wall!
What Makes Our Wall System The Best?
Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS)
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) or beadboard, has been used as common household insulation since the 1950s. EPS is environmentally friendly as it is not manufactured using CFCs or HCFCs- both ozone-depleting chemicals. In addition to insulation, EPS is commonly used to make coffee cups and packing peanuts for shipping.
Foam at 10x
Fiberglass at 10x
Expanded Polystrene Foam Insulation the choice for a Basements
Why Not Use Fiberglass Insulation In Basements:
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