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Rigid polyiso foam

Polyisocyanurate foam boards with foil facers. Highest R-value of any rigid foam (R-6.5/inch nominal at room temp).

Cost tier

MID

Cost / sqft

$1–$2.5

Install

trade

Durability

high

Maintenance

low

Moisture

good

Cost notes

Cold-temperature derating means XPS often outperforms polyiso in zone 6+ winters despite lower nominal R.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: concealed
  • Color range: foil-faced
  • Visual weight: light

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: polyiso, rigid-foam, high-R