Summit, a subsidiary of The Swartland Group, provides insulation and decorative ceiling products of the highest quality. What’s more, the Summit XPS Insulation Board is the preferred choice of insulation for architects and their clients.
Why Summit XPS is the top choice for insulation
Summit XPS is an extruded polystyrene foam board that provides effective thermal insulation. Here’s why it’s an industry favourite:
Summit XPS is compliant
It’s incredibly important that architects, builders, and homeowners adhere to the correct regulations. According to building regulation SANS 10400-XA:2021, proper insulation is now a legal requirement for any new structure. We measure insulation using R-values, which is the measurement of a material’s capacity to resist heat flow. The higher the number, the more effective the insulation.
Take a look at the table below to see how Summit’s XPS Insulation Boards compare to others:
Supplier | Origin | 30mm | 40mm | 50mm | 80mm |
International average |
| 0.97 m2.K/W | 1.29 m2.K/W | 1.61 m2.K/W | 2.58 m2.K/W |
Dupont | USA | 0.99 m2.K/W | 1.32m2.K/W | 1.76m2.K/W | 2.64m2.K/W |
Kingspan | UK | 0.86 m2.K/W | 1.15m2.K/W | 1.45m2.K/W | 2.20m2.K/W |
Summit | ZA | 1.00m2.K/W | 1.33m2.K/W | 1.67m2.K/W | 2.67m2.K/W |
Competing Brand | ZA | 1.250m2.K/W | 1.667m2.K/W | 2.083m2.K/W | 3.333m2.K/W |
Summit XPS reduces risk
Aside from meeting insulation regulations, Summit XPS is also accredited by Fire Rating and TIPSASA. They have a B/B1/2/H&V classification in terms of SANS 428, which essentially means that the product is not a flame-spread hazard. Due to the nature of building insulation, fire safety is a serious concern. However, when exposed to fire, Summit’s insulation boards actually shrink away from the heat source and self-extinguishes.
The same care for fire safety can also be said of mould and mildew. The material prevents moisture from spreading, which can grow mould and harm the health of people, pets, and the building’s structural integrity.
Summit XPS is high-quality
As a leader in their field, Summit keeps up to date with the latest technology to provide the best possible product. As stated above, the product is made from extruded polystyrene foam board. What makes it special is its high compressive strength, and closed-cell structure which provides long-term thermal insulation performance because of its inherent resistance to moisture transfer.
In fact, Summit is the only company worldwide that uses this high-tech extrusion process for board manufacturing.
Summit XPS is affordable
As an architect, builder, or homeowner, you want an effective insulation solution that doesn’t break the bank. Summit saves you 10-15% on your rigid insulation costs. What’s more, Summit XPS is easily accessible, making sourcing materials a cost-effective breeze.
Summit XPS is a trusted brand
With a national footprint, Summit’s products are stocked by SBS branches, as well as 11 other stockists nationwide. They are also backed by The Swartland Group, a company that has been dedicated to quality products and services since 1951.
Summit XPS is green
Summit XPS board is manufactured in a factory that follows strict global warming potential protocols and has a zero ozone depletion potential (ODP). When the materials are installed correctly they can last a lifetime without maintenance, further reducing carbon footprints.
With all these benefits, we’d be surprised if you chose any other insulation solution! For more fantastic products from Summit, click here.
