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Geofoam vs. Dirt
When it comes to evaluating the challenges of dirt in development, there is no question that Geofoam is a...
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Design & Cost Advantages of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) Rigid Insulation
While these advantages seem straight forward, there are allot of detail to add to each element. Read on as we...
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One Flatbed of Geofoam = 12 Dump Truck Loads of Traditional Soil
For developers of large civil projects, freeways, & bridges, moving soil into the most stable places is critical. Getting...
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Landscape architects look to help reduce GHG emissions with guided planning and strategic material selections.
“At the forefront of this movement toward “greening” our landscapes is the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES), a program based...
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Light and Watertight
Originally published in Waterproof Magazine (view pdf version) As waterproofing professionals know, one of the most crucial jobs of any...
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How to change an existing sloped elevation in a building
The University of Washington operates the Northwest Hospital & Medical Center on the north end of Seattle. Recently a...
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EPS Geofoam for Buried Utility Protection
InsulFoam GF blocks allowed the contractor to build finish grade elevation while keeping the main intact and reduce load...
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Geofoam Reduce Dead Loads Upon Underground Structures
InsulFoam Geofoam was used as a lightweight soil replacement for this underground tunnel and parking structure. The engineers determined...
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Geofoam simplifies pool building
Known primarily for its use as a soil stabilizer in transportation projects, EPS geofoam is viewed by engineers and...
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EPS Geofoam Simplifies Building Construction
Originally published in Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine Engineering properties benefit applications requiring lightweight and strong fill. Many engineers...
