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Begin your construction project with EPS
from Universal Foam.
Whether you’re building a house, an office complex or a completely new roof, you need the right tools to get the job done. With its superior strength, insulation, and waterproofing qualities, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is tough enough for any construction purpose—from the foundation to the rooftop.
Wall Insulation
As an insulator, EPS is one of the best materials available and its use in concrete forms is unparalleled. The secret of EPS is the millions of air pockets which are formed when it’s created. These pockets impede the flow of heat, making EPS an excellent insulator—keeping things cool in the summer and warm in the winter. At Universal Foam, we provide high-grade EPS wall insulation in a variety of thickness and sizes.
Roof & Slab Insulation
Used as roofing insulation, EPS can be fashioned in lightweight yet durable panels that keep the elements out while keeping cool or warm air inside. Half the price of ISO board, EPS roofing makes for ideal barriers and more. For flooring, EPS insulation under a concrete slab floor can cut down on heating bills by 10-20%. Plus, insulating with EPS around the edge of the slab lets the house heat quicker and more efficiently.
Sound Deadening
Water, heat, and cool air have a tough time leaking through EPS – and so does sound. The structural qualities of EPS deaden sound more efficiently than fiberglass and stud wall configurations. Builders looking to create quality home theater rooms or in-home recording studios will find EPS a great building material for construction.
Custom Laminates
Custom laminated sheets are available with foil, kraft paper, or LDPE sheeting laminated on one side or both.
Architectural Components
Working with stud walls can be time and cost consuming when you need to install arches, curved walls, custom angles and cathedral ceilings. Custom cut any shape your client wants and since EPS is so lightweight, you don’t have to worry about structural load considerations. Plus, EPS has a naturally smooth finish, which bonds quickly with paint, mortar, and acrylic-cement render.
Concrete Forms
Light, inexpensive, and easy to transport, concrete forms are an excellent use of EPS. Once the form is finished, it’s easily assembled on-site. Unlike traditional concrete forms, EPS forms remain on site, adding strength, insulation, and sound deadening capabilities. More and more construction firms are using EPS concrete forms in areas that annually face hurricanes and tornadoes.
Geofoam
In civil engineering applications, the use of EPS means more reliable construction schedules and cost savings. EPS is unaffected by severe weather, is environmentally safe and its service life is comparable to that of other conventional construction materials. EPS Geofoam is used in geotechnical applications such as slope stabilization, lightweight fill, retaining wall and abutment backfill. It is also used as subgrade insulation under highways and airport runways.
Geofoam blocks are delivered to the site pre-cut to the required sizes and due to their light weight can be put into place by hand or with lightweight equipment.
Three major benefits EPS Geofoam are high compressive strength, low moisture absorption and low interface friction (comparable to sand). When you’re ready to investigate Geofoam for your next project, give Universal Foam Products a call!
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