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depends on your definition of "as good" if you mean does it insulate as well as fiberglass the answer would be that styrofoam board insulates much better and that it will dramatically reduce your heating cooling cost. I viewed a film on the subject where a church pastor commented that he sometimes has to run the AC in the winter at the church because the heat from all the people will warm the building up too much.
As far as structural support styrofoam board is currently used in countries like Afghanistan because it makes buildings virtually earthquake proof.
The only downside of styrofoam board is that in the event of a rapid fire you would need to get out immediately to avoid all the toxins that would be released into the air and could kill you before the fire. We currently ingest these toxins when you allow styrofoam to be used as a take home box and more if the food you put into it is warm as that styrofoam will rapidly melt into your food.
So I believe we should take it out of our plates and cups and into our walls much better trade of risks and benefits
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey are different brand names of the same material (polystyrene).
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Does walmart sell styro foam balls?
yes, they do
What is effective sound proofing for basement ceiling that has one foot floor joists. How about blown insulation or 2" styro foam sheets?
Try a foaming machine. It sprays an dense foam between the walls
Does a submerged piece of lead have more buoyant force than a floating piece of styro foam?
Yes
What happens when you use a styro foam cup for a plant?
nothing! its just like planting in a garden put soil water and enough sunlight.
What is the difference between memory foam and high density foam?
High density foam is just your typical foam. It does not conform to your body when it heats up like memory foam does.
Can you recycle memory foam?
Yes. Flexible Polyurethane Foam, the foam used in furniture, is generally recycled into re-bond padding used as an underlayment for carpeting. Expanded Polystyrene, the foam your cheap beer cooler is made of, is generally recycled into fill for the packaging industry.
What is the difference between a foam and fiberglass surfboard?
The main difference between a foam and a fiberglass surfboard is in their strength. Fiberglass has many layers which give it increased durability without increasing weight significantly.
What is the difference between a Styrofoam cup and a plastic cup?
Plastic is bad for the environment and foam isnt
What is the difference between gel and foam?
Gel is sort of like thick jelly (jello) and foam is more liquid and frothy. Gel can be used to fix, for example, hairstyles, while foam can be used for processes such as shaving.
What is the difference between closed cell foam insulation and open cell foam insulation?
Closed-cell foam insulation differs from open cell foam insulation in the fact that closed-cell foam insulation has tiny foams cells that are closed and packed together. They are filled with gas that helps the foam rise. Open cell foam does not have this characteristic.
What is the difference between tempurpedic, visco and memory foam mattress?
Tempurpedic is a patented trademark name for foam mattresses that offer body temperature regulation. Memory foam is the most generic of these terms, and 'visco' is a specific type of high-grade. dense memory foam.
What is the difference between rubber and foam?
I do not really know the difference between those two , but I sure know that the foam erasers are better ! I do not know about you guys but for me the foam erasers are better !Example:Foam erasers are a new formula that provides great erasing power with minimal pressure. Eraser dust sticks together , making clean up easy ! Also the foam erasers will last longer than the rubber erasers !! I am just talking about the erasers , and I do not know what is the difference ! I hope this helped you ! XD
