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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.

Eps Geofoam Versus Traditional Construction Methods

The U.S. construction industry also has discovered that EPS geofoam is an excellent substitute for many traditional building materials.

Extruded-polystyrene

XPS foam board is a rigid thermoplastic material manufactured from polystyrene. Polystyrene is a synthetic, hydrocarbon polymer derived from benzene and ethylene, two petroleum products.

Different Types of Insulation for Construction

When it comes to installing insulation, many factors are involved such as the climate, location, R-value requirements, budget and environmental impact.

Geofoam Market Exploding

Global demand for geofoam is skyrocketing, and that trend is poised to be around for the near future.

Covid-19 and its impact on the construction industry

Economically, Covid-19 is plunging the U.S. into a recession that some experts believe will rival that of 2008. And the virus is far from finished with us.

Most Frequently Asked Questions About Eps Geofoam

EPS geofoam, or expanded polystyrene, is an extremely lightweight non-traditional building material.

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