Tag Archives: EPS Geofoam

Geofoam: Competing Against Dirt Cheap Soil

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Terry Meier

By: Terry Meier, Geofoam Specialist There is a saying that when something is extremely inexpensive it is “dirt cheap”. When using EPS foam as a light weight fill material (Geofoam), it is often replacing dirt, so then how can Geofoam … Continue reading →

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EPS Geofoam for Theater Conversion & Stadium Seating Applications

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Terry Meier

By: Terry Meier, Geofoam Specialist Geofoam is the perfect solution for the construction of stadium seating. It has been used in a variety of projects (over 2,000 jobs nationwide), ranging in size from a small home theater to a … Continue reading →

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Problem: Compressible Building-Site Soils / Solution: Foam-Control® Geofoam

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Pat Austin

By: Pat Austin, Sales Representative When a potential building site is evaluated for its suitability to a proposed construction project, the load-bearing capacity of the soil supporting the structure is a major concern. Geotechnical engineers are often consulted to evaluate … Continue reading →

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Take a Dip with Geofoam for Rooftop Pools

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Nick Harvill

By: Nick Harvill, Sales Representative While Foam-Control® Geofoam is often used to infill existing swimming pools that have outlived their purpose, Geofoam can also be used to shape new pools. Above grade pools are often installed in large metal boxes … Continue reading →

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The Load Reduction and Arching Effect of Geofoam on Culverts & Pipelines

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Terry Meier

By: Terry Meier, Geofoam Specialist It has been stated that an amateur sells products, a professional sells solutions to problems. One of the many problems that Geofoam solves is vertical load reduction on underground structures. The problem of earth pressure … Continue reading →

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