Excellent insulation is achieved by a thick layer of expanded polystyrene on all sides, roof, and floor.
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Costs for conventionalexpandedpolystyreneinsulation can range from £7.50/sq.m for 100mm thick material to £17.50/sq.m for high-quality 50mm material.
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The only thing that could be stored is hollow spheres made of a virtually weightless material such asexpandedpolystyrene.
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This prohibited, for one year, the supply of children's furniture containing more than small amounts of polyurethane foam andexpandedpolystyrene.
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It limited the amount of polyurethane foam andexpandedpolystyrenethat could be used in the upholstery.
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Some shipping companies have experimented with using popcorn as a biodegradable replacement forexpandedpolystyrenepacking material.
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However, popcorn has numerous undesirable properties as a packing material, including attractiveness to pests, flammability, and a higher cost and greater density thanexpandedpolystyrene.
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The nose ribs areexpandedpolystyrenewhile the ailerons are made of wood and covered in fabric.
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It uses anexpandedpolystyrenefoam pattern which is then surrounded by sand, much like sand casting.
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The product is anexpandedpolystyreneboard for insulating floors.
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The trays for seedling production are made ofexpandedpolystyreneor polythene.
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The roof was insulated with panels ofexpandedpolystyrenesheathed in aluminium.
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In recent years theexpandedpolystyrenecomposites with cellulose and starch have also been produced.
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The walls and many ceilings were covered with insulating layers of cork, tar,expandedpolystyrenefoam, and spray-applicated polyurethane foam.
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Made from impact-modified and shock absorbentexpandedpolystyreneit is designed for use in sporting and leisure activities including cycling, cricket, equestrian and skiing.
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Commonly made from vinyl orexpandedpolystyrene, drop out ceiling tiles are available in multiple sizes and finishes from a variety of manufacturers.
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