For developers of large civil projects, freeways, & bridges, moving soil into the most stable places is critical. Getting soil to the right places can take days, weeks or months when using dump trucks to transport fill soil. In large projects hundreds of trucks come and go to remove or add soil where geotechnical engineers specify. But there are other options, and one of the most popular is Geofoam.
Geofoam has a long list of product advantages over soil, one is how easy it is to transport. When comparing “apples-to-apples,” one flatbed truck of geofoam is equivalent to approximately 12 dump truck loads of traditional fill soil. We can all guess how much fuel is saved as a result of this advantage. This visual below leaves no doubt that the transportation savings…
Beyond transportation benefits, Geotechnical experts agree that Geofoam is a better alternative to soil in many projects. Geofoam offers long-term product stability, significant labor savings, moisture management, and is environmentally sound below grade for decades to come.
Often hidden under roads, freeways, bridges, retaining structures, slopes and landscaping, Geofoam has become the simple go-to solution in the unpredictable world of soil.
Want to learn more about Geofoam? See what the industry has to say in these articles:
- EPS Geofoam Simplifies Building Construction from “Civil + Structural Engineer”
- Geofoam Serves as Soil Substitute in Windy City Park from “American City & County Magazine”
- Lightweight Geofoam Fill Supports Highway Construction from “Site Prep Magazine”
Lear more about the GF product properties you need, and then contact a Rep near you to calculate the savings and advantages for Geofoam in your upcoming projects.
