Geofoam’s Benefits in the Context of Pier Construction
Geofoam is garnering widespread praise for its stability, reliability and longevity in the context of construction. Geofoam is now considered to be one of the top materials used for the construction and support of piers and other water-based structures.
EPS vs XPS: Why EPS is Better
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) has a viable challenger in the form of extruded polystyrene (XPS). However, those who are objective and take a close look at the merits of both of these materials insist EPS is the better of the two options.
Cost Saving Benefits for EPS Geofoam
Wouldn’t it be nice to save 20% to 25% or even more on your building materials with the use of geofoam?
Poly Molding’s Role in Shirley Chisholm Park
Poly Molding is proud to have supplied the Geofoam EPS geofoam blocks used in the Shirley Chisholm State Park construction project.
Buoyancy Calculations of EPS Geofoam
Expanded Polystyrene geofoam weighs about 1% of the weight of soil. Add in the fact that this material weighs 10% the weight of alternative lightweight materials and you can see why it is used for buoyancy purposes.
Flute Fillers and Secant Piles Are Our Specialties
When it comes to heavy construction or deep excavation projects requiring significant support systems, think of flute fillers and secant walls, then think of Poly Molding.
Swimming Anyone?
The title “Swimming Anyone” isn’t exactly a reference to constructing a swimming pool in a round shape using Geofoam, but heck, we are only so clever.
Ordering Geofoam? Know What You’re Getting
Many architects, structural engineers, and industrial contractors know, there is more than one grade of geofoam. Know what you’re getting when you are ordering geofoam; it should be marked and validated by the provider lest a catastrophe occur.
What Do a Golf Course and Geofoam Have in Common?
What does a golf course and Geofoam have in common? I have to level with you, that Geofoam has been used for so many things it’s hard to be straight on all of its uses
Who Says Geofoam Is Just a Construction Product?
There’s no doubt about it, Geofoam is a great construction product, but it’s far more than that. Sure, it’s used for stabilizing shifting earth, supporting airport runways, train railbeds, even assisting in rooftop garden projects.