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FOAMULAR® NGX™ CodeBord® Air Barrier System (CABS) | Foam Board <strong>insulation</strong> | Owens Corning <strong>insulation</strong>

WHY CHOOSE FOAM BOARD insulation?

Owens Corning® FOAMULAR® NGX® CodeBord® Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) insulation is a closed-cell, moisture-resistant rigid foam board well suited to meet the needs of a wide variety of building applications. Combine in a system with acrylic sheathing tape (JointSealR®), flashing tape (FlashSealR®), and polyethylene foam sill gasket (ProPINK ComfortSealR™) to form and function as a complete exterior air barrier system.

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Basic Uses/Related Uses

  • Exterior air barrier system for above grade wall assemblies with maximum stud spacing of 610 mm (24") o.c. and maximum building height of 12 m (39' 4")

Selection Criteria

  • XPS foam board insulation function as: thermal, air, and weather control layers
  • Exterior air barrier system
  • Moisture resistant (hydrophobic), long term durability
  • Reduces thermal bridging
  • Warms wall cavity, reduces risk of condensation

Certifications and Sustainable Features

  • Certified by SCS Global Services to contain a minimum of 20% recycled content pre-consumer #SCS-RC-01132.
  • GREENGUARD Certified products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit ul.com/gg
  • Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) has been certified by SCS Global Services. EPD #SCS-EPD-09753.
  • UL CERTIFIED — See Bulk Shipment Certificate U-197 available at owenscorning.com/U197.
  • Contributes to credits in green building programs such as LEED® and Green Globes. For further information see documents: LEED® v4 for Building Design and Construction and Owens Corning Impact Study - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED® v4)

Performance Attributes

SUPERIOR MOISTURE RESISTANCE

DURABLE

EASY TO CUT, FORM & FIT

80% GLOBAL WARMING REDUCTION*

* Impact measured over 100-year time horizon, as compared to legacy FOAMULAR® insulation. EPD can be found in the “Environmental and Sustainability” section.

Resources

Product Focus: Owens Corning® FOAMULAR® NGX® insulation
FOAMULAR® 101
Training Animation - ComfortShield™
Training Animation - Window
Training Animation - Exterior Wall
Basement Wall
Owens Corning® ComfortSHIELD™ High Performance Building Enclosure System
Flanged Window
1st Floor Wall
2nd Floor Wall
Flat Ceiling
Basement Slab
Boxed Window

Technical Information

Performance Criteria

PROPERTY

VALUE

TEST METHOD

COMPLIANCE

CCMC Evaluation Listing No. 12935-R
Type 3

CCMC
CAN/ULC-701.1-17

Additional Performance Information

PROPERTY

VALUE

TEST METHOD

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Compressive Strength2: 20 psi (140 kPa)

ASTM D1621

Compressive Modulus: 1000 psi (6895 kPa)

ASTM D1621

Flexural Strength3: 70 psi (483 kPa)

ASTM C203

Dimensional Stability, Maximum, % linear change: 1.5

ASTM D2126

Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:
6.3 x 10-5 mm/mm/°C (3.5 x 10-5 in./in./°F)

ASTM E228

THERMAL RESISTANCE1:

RSI, °C•m2/W (R-Value, hr•ft2•°F/Btu)
5.0 (0.88) @ 24 °C (75 °F) mean temperature
5.4 (0.95) @ 4.4 °C (40 °F) mean temperature
5.6 (0.99) @ -3.9 °C (25 °F) mean temperature

ASTM C518 or C177

LTTR: (Canada)

Min. LTTR RSI (m2 °C/W)
RSI: 0.65 @ 19 mm thickness
RSI: 0.87 @ 25.4 mm thickness
RSI: 1.27 @ 38.1 mm thickness
RSI: 1.67 @ 50.8 mm thickness
RSI: 2.09 @ 63.5 mm thickness
RSI: 2.51 @ 76.2 mm thickness
RSI: 2.93 @ 88.9 mm thickness
RSI: 3.36 @ 101.6 mm thickness

CAN/ULC-S770-15

MOISTURE:

Water Absorption, 
(max % by volume): 0.70
(max % by volume): 0.30


ASTM D2842
ASTM C2724

Water Vapour Permeance: > 0.52 Perm (30 ng/Pa.s.m²) and < 1.05 Perm (60 ng/Pa.s.m²)

ASTM E96

Water Capillarity: None

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Water Affinty: Hydrophobic

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Limiting Oxygen Index, min.: 24

ASTM D2863

FIRE:

CombustibleCAN/ULC-S114
Flame spread 90; smoke developed > 350CAN/ULC-S102.2
Max. Service Temp. 74 °C (165 °F)–

AIR:

Air Permeability at 75 Pa (L/s.m2): Negligible (0.001)5

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  1. The R-value for FOAMULAR® NGX® XPS insulation is provided from testing at mean temperatures of: -4°C (25°F),
  2. 4°C (40°F), and 24°C (75°F) and aging techniques of 180-day real time aged (as mandated by ASTM C578) and accelerated aging “Long-Term Thermal Resistance” (LTTR) per CAN/ULC S770-03.
  3. Values at yield or 10% deflection, whichever occurs first.
  4. Value at yield or 5%, whichever occurs first.
  5. Per method described in ASTM C578
  6. Air permeance rate of FOAMULAR® CodeBord® tested by ORTECH. Test results were published in report 970J53-M0071-A April 23, 1998.

Availability

PRODUCT

THICKNESS

WIDTHS

LENGTHS

EDGES

FOAMULAR® NGX®
C-200 XPS^

25 mm - 102 mm
(1" - 4") in 13 mm
(½") increments

610 mm
(24")

2438 mm
(96")

Square or
Ship Lapped

FOAMULAR® NGX®
CodeBord® XPS

25 mm - 89 mm
(1" - 3.5")

610 mm & 1220 mm
(24" & 48")

2 four

Square or
Ship Lapped

Technical Information

  • Deliver products in their original packages and store in enclosed shelter. Packaging is not UV resistant. Shelter unused packages from the elements.
  • Exposure to exterior conditions during normal construction cycles is permitted. During that time some fading of color may begin due to UV exposure, and, if exposed for extended periods of time, some degradation or “dusting” of the polystyrene surface may begin. It is best if the product is covered within 60 days to minimize degradation. Once covered, the deterioration stops, and damage is limited to the thin top surface layers of cells. Cells below are generally unharmed.
  • Prior to use of adhesives, sealants or other similar products with polystyrene boards, verify their compatibility with adhesive manufacturers.
  • This product is combustible and may constitute a fire risk if not used or installed properly. Although it contains a fire-suppressing agent, the product will ignite if exposed to a sufficiently intense flame. Do not expose to open flames or any other ignition source during transport, handling, storage or use. A protective barrier or thermal barrier is required to separate this product from interior living or conditioned spaces as specified in the appropriate building code.
  • For installation instructions on the FOAMULAR® CodeBord® Air Barrier System see publication no. 500637 or visit owenscorning.ca for videos and further information.

Technical Services Available

For Canadian Technical inquiries, please contact our technical team at owenscorning.ca/contacttech.


Limited Warranty

FOAMULAR® NGX® XPS insulation limited lifetime warranty maintains 90% of its R-value for the lifetime of the building and covers all CAN/ULC-S701 properties. See FOAMULAR® NGX® Extruded Polystyrene insulation Lifetime Limited Warranty for complete details, limitations, and requirements.


Environmental and Sustainability

Owens Corning is a worldwide leader in building material systems, insulation, and composite solutions, delivering a broad range of high quality products and services.

Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions, transforming markets, and enhancing lives. More information can be found at owenscorning.ca or owenscorninglibrary.ca.

FOAMULAR® NGX® XPS insulation uses blowing agents with zero ozone depletion potential.

Detailed environmental information on the lifecycle of this product can be found in product's Environmental Product Declaration.


Disclaimer of Liability
Technical information contained herein is furnished without charge or obligation and is given and accepted at recipient’s sole risk. Because conditions of use may vary and are beyond our control, Owens Corning makes no representation about and is not responsible or liable for the accuracy or reliability of data associated with particular uses of any product described herein. SCS Global Services provides independent verification of recycled content in building materials and verifies recycled content claims made by manufacturers. For more information, visit www.SCSglobalservices.com.
LEED® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council.

Notes
For additional information, refer to the Safe Use Instruction Sheet (SUIS) found in the SDS Database via sds.owenscorning.com.
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Applications

  • Air Sealing
  • Basements
  • Foundations
  • Foundations > Slab
  • Foundations > Wall
  • Walls

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