Log in Contact InsulfoamFind Insulfoam Rep EPS Wall Insulation Helps New Summit House Reach “Peak” Performance | Insulfoam Blog How EPS Performs as Below-Grade Insulation Economical Roof Insulation Solutions with Tapered EPS and Valley Panels Posted by Insulfoam Reports on May 18, 2021 in EPS In the News, EPS Insulation, Wall Insulation EPS Wall Insulation Helps New Summit House Reach “Peak” Performance In June 2021, the highly anticipated $66 million Pikes Peak Summit House (featuring its world-famous hot donuts) will open its doors to the public after three years of construction. Once recognized as the highest ongoing construction site in North America at 14,115 feet above sea level, the revitalization of the sky-high mountaintop attraction presented a unique set of opportunities and challenges, including adhering to the terms of the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings – the Living Building Challenge (LBC). EPS wall insulation holds the key to uncompromising performance “petals” To become a certified Living Building, the new Summit House must score high marks across seven performance areas, also known as “petals,” including the notoriously dogmatic “materials petal” and “energy petal.” To meet LBC designations, the project team turned to expanded polystyrene (EPS) wall insulation from Insulfoam. The eco-friendly material has a clean composition and is one of the few types of building insulations that doesn’t contain any one of tens of thousands of materials, chemicals or elements on the infamous “Red List.” According to Eden Brukman, vice president of the acclaimed International Living Future Institute, “the Red List provides people with a shifted mindset that is going to really impact the way we think about products,” and deems it “a shining light on where the industry needs to go.” In application, EPS also supports ci—insulation that is continuous across all structural members without thermal bridges other than fasteners and service openings. Creating ci across exterior walls remains one of the most important steps project designers can take to manage energy consumption. What’s more, because EPS delivers constant, high R-values ranging from 3.6 to 4.2 per inch, the Summit House team was able to achieve a R-40 designation in a single layer of material. EPS to provide long-term support at 14,115 feet above sea level Upon its grand opening next month, the 38,000 square foot Summit House will be both the first project in Colorado and the first building at over 14,000 feet in altitude to achieve the prestigious LBC certification. EPS wall insulation from Insulfoam will have played an integral role in this epic designation. Ultimately, EPS’ clean composition paired with its inherently high R-value will help relieve the structure’s footprint on its surrounding environment. Learn more about Insulfoam’s commitment to environmental stewardship by visiting http://www.insulfoam.com/green-building-with-eps/. Tags:EPS insulation, thermal insulation Share this article: 5 About Insulfoam Reports Related Articles Your Top 4 Questions About EPS Wall Insulation, Answered EPS: the practical roof insulation solution for residential projects Which type of insulation is right for your home? From top to bottom: DIY insulation shores up homes’ energy drains ABOUT INSULFOAM – LEADER IN EPS INSULATION Insulfoam is a division of Carlisle Construction Materials, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL), and is the nation's largest manufacturer of block-molded expanded polystyrene (EPS). For over 50 years, Insulfoam has been enabling building professionals to construct high-quality building insulation systems at a minimal cost. With the widest range of faced, laminated and standard high-performance EPS insulation products Insulfoam has the right products for your needs while still providing the highest R-Value per dollar over any other rigid insulation. RECENT POSTS Your Top 4 Questions About EPS Wall Insulation, Answered EPS: the practical roof insulation solution for residential projects Which type of insulation is right for your home? From top to bottom: DIY insulation shores up homes’ energy drains How EPS Performs as Below-Grade Insulation GET IN TOUCH Insulfoam Corporate Headquarters 19727 57th Avenue East Puyallup, WA 98387 Contact Us: Click here to contact the Insulfoam location near you. To receive insulation and Insulfoam updates, join our email list INDUSTRY AFFILIATION Search products, applications, and blogs: Log in Copyright 2021 Insulfoam Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Site Map | Insulnet