EPDs for Insulation Boards in the United States: Guide
Here is the 2026, data-first look at insulation board EPDs in the United States. Think polyiso roof board, foam board (XPS, EPS), and mineral wool board used in envelopes and roofs. We map who is publishing, which rulebooks they use, and when renewals will hit so manufacturers can plan budgets and specs with confidence.
What “board” means in specs and in EPDs
Insulation boards show up in specs as polyiso roof insulation, rigid foam board (XPS, EPS), and mineral wool board. Most declarations group under Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Part B PCRs, which is why polyiso, XPS, EPS, and stone wool boards sit in the same scoreboard. If your product is a rigid panel that insulates walls or roofs, you are in the right place.
2026 snapshot at a glance
Over the last five years there are 105 current EPDs from 19 manufacturers and 9 program operators, built on 8 distinct PCRs. The latest new document landed on Aug 1, 2025 for GAF’s EnergyGuard Ultra Tapered Polyiso Insulation under NSF with an expiry on Aug 1, 2030. That cadence tells us the category is active and maturing rather than nascent.
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Two surges bookend the period. Many teams appear to have published in 2021 and again in 2023, then shifted into maintenance mode in 2024 and 2025. If you are timing a first EPD for a 2026 launch, this quieter stretch can help you stand out in submittals.
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Program operators: where board EPDs get published
Program operator choice shapes reviewer expectations, review timelines, and where specifiers look. Here is the distribution of current EPDs by operator, plus how concentrated their customer bases are.
- UL leads with 44 current EPDs spanning 5 manufacturers. That is a wide manufacturer mix, which signals strong market familiarity among specifiers.
- NSF International holds 32 EPDs across 3 manufacturers. Fewer manufacturers, but deep portfolios from each.
- ASTM International and Sustainable Minds each account for 9 current EPDs, with ASTM spread across 4 manufacturers and Sustainable Minds across 2.
- SCS Global Services shows 5 across 2, Smart EPD has 3 across 2, and smaller shares appear at EPD Australasia, EPD Hub, and Labeling Sustainability.
If you are starting fresh, the “used by multiple competitors” pattern often simplifies head‑to‑head comparisons in bids. Operator selection should also consider reviewer capacity and PCR fit, not just brand recognition.
Manufacturers: who holds the volume
Publishers with the largest current portfolios are Owens Corning with 38 EPDs and BASF Corporation with 22. GAF sits at 9, followed by Johns Manville and Knauf Insulation North America with 5 each. Kingspan Insulation LLC, Hunter Panels, and Manson Insulation contribute meaningful sets, while others such as Atlas EPS and Versico Roofing Systems keep focused lines.
Why such concentration at the top? Large portfolios often mirror plant‑specific or product‑specific lines covering multiple thicknesses and facer options. That depth gives sales teams a cleaner path to substitution without falling out of compliance.
PCRs in use: the rulebook and the renewal wave
This category is definitley aligned on one rulebook. “Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products” carries 95 of 105 current EPDs, with latest expiries reaching Aug 1, 2030. Secondary options appear, including “Building Envelope Thermal Insulation” and “Building Envelope Thermal Insulation and Mechanical Insulation,” plus a few core EN 15804 entries.
Renewals will cluster in 2026. A total of 49 EPDs expire that year, mostly under Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products, with first expiries around Jun 30 and the last around Nov 23. Another 40 expire in 2028, then a smaller group in 2029, and a couple in 2030. If your EPD sits in the 2026 cohort, begin data pulls now so you have room for site data QA, reviewer rounds, and optional design improvements before reissue.
Latest entrant to watch
GAF’s EnergyGuard Ultra Tapered Polyiso Insulation arrived on Aug 1, 2025 under NSF, built on Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products, and runs through Aug 1, 2030. Tapered boards are a roof design staple. Seeing tapered represented with a current EPD makes substitution easier when slope design changes late in design development.
Consultant involvement: most teams did not go it alone
We count 66 of 105 EPDs that credit an EPD consultant or service provider. That is roughly 63 percent. For new publishers, this signals that external partners are the norm in insulation boards, not the exception. If you want speed, data hygiene, and a predictable review path, an experienced partner such as Parq can streamline plant data collection and manage the review to land your declaration on time.
Notable absences or listings outside “board”
A few big North American names in polyiso and roof systems appear without current board‑insulation EPDs in the public registry many specifiers rely on as of Jan 16, 2026. IKO shows current EPDs in membranes and related products rather than board insulation. Holcim Elevate (formerly Firestone Building Products) likewise lists membrane entries, not board insulation. Rmax did not surface with a current entry. These teams may publish under other categories or regional systems. If you compete with them, a product‑specific board EPD can be a simple way to win specification tie‑breaks.
On the flip side, ROCKWOOL has current stone wool insulation EPDs visible to U.S. specifiers, with expiries reaching into 2030. If your portfolio includes mineral wool board, you are already being compared to those documents in many bids.
What to do in Q1–Q2 2026
Plan around the 2026 expiry wave. Confirm your current PCR and its update status. Lock a reference year for plant data, including electricity, fuels, yields, scrap, packaging, and freight. Decide whether to refresh only high‑volume SKUs or the full set. For first‑timers, pick the PCR your key competitors used unless you have a strong reason to diverge, then align program operator to your team’s review capacity and target market familiarity.
About the data (and getting the full set)
This snapshot is grounded in the global public registry of EPDs that most architects and specifiers use. Due to normal loading delays, entries from the last half of 2025 may not all be reflected yet. If you want the full, up‑to‑date dataset behind this article, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to share the data and hop on a quick call to help pick the best‑fit PCR and program operator for your upcoming EPDs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current EPDs exist for insulation boards in the United States and how concentrated are they among manufacturers?
There are 105 current EPDs across 19 manufacturers. The largest portfolios are Owens Corning with 38 and BASF Corporation with 22, followed by GAF with 9, then several manufacturers with 2 to 5 each.
Which EPD program operators are most commonly used for insulation boards in the United States?
UL leads with 44 current EPDs across 5 manufacturers, followed by NSF International with 32 across 3 manufacturers. ASTM International and Sustainable Minds each account for 9, with additional activity at SCS Global Services, Smart EPD, EPD Hub, EPD Australasia, and Labeling Sustainability.
Which PCRs dominate and when do most expiries occur?
“Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products” covers 95 of 105 current EPDs. Expiries cluster in 2026 at 49 documents (mostly under that Part B PCR), then 40 more in 2028, with smaller groups in 2029 and two in 2030.
What share of insulation board EPDs were created with an EPD consultant or service provider?
66 of 105, about 63 percent, credit an EPD consultant or service provider. This reflects the category’s preference for expert partners to speed up data collection and review.
What was the most recent insulation board EPD issued and under which operator?
GAF’s EnergyGuard Ultra Tapered Polyiso Insulation was issued on Aug 1, 2025 under NSF International using the Part B Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products PCR, and is valid until Aug 1, 2030.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
