![]() For example, electrical wiring and plumbing pipes can be inserted directly in the polystyrene to ensure the faster installation of electricity and plumbing pipes in a building. Building with stacked EPS blocks saves labour and operational costs and reduces the time taken to finish the project. In the building environment, cost and time savings are essential. The foam material acts as efficient thermal insulation and is not removed after concrete casting, contributing to the overall comfort and strength of the construction. Basement can also be constructed with reinforced EPS blocks since the EPS foam material is rot and mould resistant.ĮPS blocks are foremost energy efficient and ensure optimal insulation for walls, floors and roofs of buildings. Steel bars are also used to reinforce the structure once the concrete is cast inside the blocks. These blocks serve as a protective shell for reinforced concrete, which fills the blocks and gives the building stability once cast in the foam mould. Universal Foam Products provides EPS geofoam throughout the United States. The blocks are used in residential, industrial and commercial construction projects for one to multi-storey buildings. I'd like to hear if anyone likes the idea.Polystyrene blocks have unique characteristics that help builders construct project faster and cheaper than the usual brick-and-mortar buildings. So, here's the slideshow, tell me what you guys think on this alternative option to spending a few hundred dollars on rock and eggcrate, andpond foam, and this is only for the wall, there will be of course Live rock in the tank creating caves, crevices & such: ![]() Square concrete block with no large chips or breaks. The split face feature can add interest and dimension to an otherwise plain masonry wall. FOAMULAR XPS resists moisture and retains R-value even after exposure to standing water and wet soil. An added element is its ability to absorb sound. Rigid foam insulation products can be used on wood, steel framing or concrete walls. Its fire resistance composure adds an element of safety to any project. We can create both custom shapes and sizes to meet. ![]() Come to us with all your GeoFoam needs, No production limits / 300 Minimum Order. We have been America’s source for GeoFoam for 40 years. For use in the construction of concrete foundations or above-grade masonry walls. Manufactured locally, this 8 in x 8 in x 16 in concrete block is made with reinforced concrete. America’s Source for GeoFoam Your source for EPS Geofoam Blocks, Billets for Docks, Sheets, Panels & Insulations. I think you could just leave the foam in he inside and silicon it to the back of your tank and voila, or gouge out the the back and repeat, and just use the resin shell textured with sand & crushed coral.Īnd yes I have looked into this being reef safe, for one EPS foam (styrofoam) is used for floating docks, and in some cases it comes fully exposed, not encapsulated in plastic, so obviously the EPA has approved this, and the resin once cured for a few days is ok to go in the tank as several reefers have used resin on te actual rock walls and after several years it has never had an adverse effect on the livestock. Concrete Block has met ASTM C 90 ratings. ![]() The process involves as you will see in the slide show, minus a couple of steps they have, involves using thick foam sheets, gouging out and shaping the terrain as you would want it, aided by acetone to melt away areas, then cotaing the front with a couple of layers of resin to create a thich hard shell, which you can sprinkle with sand and crushed coral for a natural texture, then after curing for a day gouging out all the foam through the back and melting all the foam out with acetone leaving the shell of resin, then giving a couple coats of resin in the inside. I came across this photo slide show from an ebay seller who sells several types of resins, and well, as always I like to get feedback from the community. I been planning for the past few weeks my DIY Rock Wall for the back of the tank which I was going to do with the eggcrate, zip tied rock, and pond foam.but due to budget, I'm been looking into more creative, reef safe, economical options.
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