XPS not available can I use Polyisocyanurate

[Crew Dawg Dave]

XPS not available in my area Sacramento CA lots of building going on.... can I use Polyisocyanurate instead or should I use EPS.... I am putting up a Intex pro series 14x42 on a concrete pad... I have read that some here have used it.... Anyone have an problems/damage to the pool caused by using Polyi?

Thanks for you input...

Dave

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

I have no idea what you are talking about, but someone should be able to help.

I just wanted to ask that you update you profile with a useful location. If you are willing to state it in your first post, I am not sure why you would not put it in your profile so we do not have to ask in every thread you create.

 

[duraleigh]

I, too, have no idea what you are talking about. Putting your correct state and city in your sig is quite helpful.

 

[Richard320]

I believe he's talking about foam board. Extruded Polystyrene is hard to find in California for some reason. The yellowish foil backed foamboard is not.

Sorry... even though I understand the question, I don't have an answer.

 

[tim5055]

He is talking about rigid foam board. Probably questioning if he can use it under the AGP

***Went to get a drink before posting and Richard beat me to the punch***

 

[Taterfink]

Crew Dawg Dave,

Can you order XPS online or through a local Home Depot or Lowes or what ever stores you have there? Maybe they can bring it in from another store for you?

 

[Taterfink]

Oh, also, when I was researching for my own use of XPS, I called a sheet insulation manufacturer. I'm not sure what Polyisocyanurate is but, if it is regular insulation, they told me that it would be crushed by the weight of the pool. The 3/4" I used was all that was available in Florida. I guess we don't get cold enough here to warrant the thicker stuff that others on here use.

 

[Crew Dawg Dave]

Thanks for the info Taterfink... I needed to get the pool up and running (for medical reasons) So I went with the 1 inch Polyi foam board. It is similar to XPS that you used. There is a bit of a building boom going on (again!) so XPS is not available in Lowes or Home Despots. We will see how the polyi holds up. I did take some pics and when I download them I will try to post some. Thanks again for your help.
Dave

 

[Taterfink]

Dave,

you are most welcome. I'm glad that I could be of help.

Can't wait to see you pictures!

Angie