Understanding the Longevity and Durability of Insulation Materials in EPDs

Even though the values and figures presented in an EPD are transparent, it is important to note that they do not tell the whole story. One important thing to keep in mind is longevity. How long will the chosen insulation material last? What happens if it is exposed to water leakage during its predicted lifetime?

“For every renewal of a building component during the building’s life cycle, you should multiply the original environmental impact in order to get a realistic view of the impacts,” says Rémi Bagard, Life Cycle Assessment and Transparency Lead at Owens Corning.

The durability of FOAMGLAS® products is practically unlimited when they are used as designated. In the EPD, the declared service life is 100 years* in flat roof applications, because the product does not become wet or lose its compressive strength or walkability.

Learn more about the EPDs and what’s important to take into account when using them here.

*EPD-PCE-20200300-IBB1-EN, published by Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)