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The Expanding Role Of Styrofoam Construction Blocks

EPS geofoam, or polystyrene, was first developed in Germany in the 1930s by I. G. Farben. The foam was used to help prevent damage to the roadway that occurs from frost heave

2020 Construction Industry Trends For Contractors

There are several reasons for contractors to be cautiously optimistic about the upcoming year. Interest rates and general unemployment remain low.

How Eps Geofoam Solves Road Infrastructure Problems, One Sheet At A Time

Geofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene (EPS) or extruded polystyrene (XPS), is a lightweight fill material used in various construction applications such as roads, landscapes, buildings and arenas.

5 Ways Styrofoam Is Helping Shape The World

As we continue to move towards a more green-friendly world, single-use Styrofoam has become more and more of an enemy. When it comes to construction, however, foam polystyrene (aka Styrofoam) material is becoming increasingly popular, especially EPS geofoam blocks that are 100% recyclable.

Accelerate Bridge Construction With Geofoam Technology

More than 615,000 bridges exist in the United States today. Of those, 54,000-plus are structurally deficient. They need to be repaired or replaced to safely support the 174 million crossings they handle each day

5 Benefits Of Eps Geofoam For Highway Construction

Currently, there are more than 5 million miles of highways in the U.S. And thousands of miles of transportation projects are already on the books for 2020 and beyond.

From Time To Cost Savings, Here Are 5 Reasons Contractors Need Eps Geofoam For Their Next Project

For your next construction project, what type of fill material will you be using? Whether you’re expanding roads, creating landscapes or bridges, or building a commercial property, fill material is almost definitely in the mix.

5 Problems Eps Foam Solves In Bridge Abutment Issues

All around the U.S., bridges are deteriorating. Currently, we have about 615,000 bridges nationwide, and more than 54,000 of those are structurally deficient, requiring repair, rehabilitation or replacement

Geofoam Market To Experience Rapid, Aggressive Growth Next 5-7 Years

The growing trend towards geofoam block construction is being reflected in the numbers. Currently, the geofoams market is a 784-million-dollar industry and is projected to grow to be a 1,069-million-dollar market by 2024.

Expanded Polystrene Eps

Expanded polystyrene, or EPS geofoam, is a cost-efficient insulation material used in the construction industry. It is extremely lightweight, but strong and durable.

Website Launch

All over the world, people are asking about a not-so-new construction material, Geofoam, and what it is and how it can be used

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