{"id":15337,"date":"2025-05-30T12:06:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monotikashop.gr\/styrofoam-for-internal-insulation-economy-efficiency\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:25:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:25:15","slug":"styrofoam-for-internal-insulation-economy-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monotikashop.gr\/en\/styrofoam-for-internal-insulation-economy-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Styrofoam for Internal Insulation: Economy & Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thermal insulation is one of the most important factors in improving the energy efficiency of a building, maintaining a constant temperature and reducing heating and cooling costs. Among the many materials used for thermal insulation, styrofoam \u2014or scientifically expanded polystyrene (EPS)\u2014 stands out for its cost-effectiveness, ease of application and insulating properties. In this article, we will see how styrofoam can be used for insulation<\/a><\/strong>, what its advantages and disadvantages are and in which cases its use is appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Styrofoam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Styrofoam <\/a><\/strong>is a thermal insulation material derived from petroleum and created by expanding polystyrene granules with the help of steam and pressure. It is lightweight, durable, and has the ability to trap air in microcells, which makes it an excellent insulating material. It is available in various forms, mainly in sheets or plates of different thicknesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Styrofoam for internal thermal insulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Internal thermal insulation is a solution that is mainly applied when it is not possible or advantageous to insulate the outside of a building \u2014 for example, in apartment buildings where changes to the exterior are prohibited or when it comes to listed buildings. Styrofoam can be placed on the interior walls, the ceiling or even the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common application method is to stick polystyrene sheets to the wall with adhesives – plasters<\/strong><\/a> and then cover them with drywall or plaster. Polystyrene can also be used for thermal insulation of suspended ceilings or even for thermal insulation of interior partitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Low cost: <\/strong>Styrofoam is one of the most affordable materials on the market, making it ideal for cases with a limited budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Good thermal insulation: <\/strong>Despite its low weight and cost, it offers satisfactory thermal insulation capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Easy to apply:<\/strong> It is lightweight and can be easily cut into any shape, which makes installation particularly easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Durability:<\/strong> Although lightweight, it is resistant to compression and moisture (to a limited extent).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Disadvantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Reduced sound insulation: <\/strong>Styrofoam does not offer significant protection against noise, which can be negative in apartment buildings or apartments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Flammability:<\/strong> Although self-extinguishing forms are now available, the basic form of Styrofoam can be flammable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Loss of space: <\/strong>The addition of Styrofoam and surface coating reduces the net usable interior space, especially in small rooms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Suitable application cases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Styrofoam for interior insulation is suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n