Insulfoam Geofoam Structural Insulation Material
GEOFOAM STRUCTURAL INSULATION MATERIAL
GEOFOAM STRUCTURAL INSULATION MATERIAL
Engineered Light Weight Fill Material
InsulFoam® GF (EPS Geofoam) is a lightweight, geo-synthetic fill material used as an alternative to various fill-materials, as a soil stabilizer, and in various engineered applications.
Geofoam consists of closed-cell expanded polystyrene (EPS) and meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM D6817 Standard Specification for Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Geofoam.
Thanks to a weight that is lighter than that of most fill materials, InsulFoam® GF is cost-effective and does not typically require surcharging, preloading, and staging often necessary in construction applications. InsulFoam® GF is environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable, containing no HCFCs or formaldehyde.
With superior stability, and long-term R-value, InsulFoam® GF resists insects, mold, decomposition and severe weather conditions, including freeze-thaw cycles and moisture.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Insulfoam
PRODUCT TYPE
Insulation Material
LIGHTWEIGHT
Minimize preloading, surcharging and staged construction
WEATHER RESISTANT
Withstands freeze-thaw cycles, moisture and road salts,
MANUFACTURED TO MEET YOUR JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Multiple densities, various block sizes available
INSECT AND MOLD RESISTANT
Will not sustain mold or mildew growth, termite / ant repellant additive available
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DOESN’T SETTLE
Less structural inconsistencies
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
100% Recyclable, No HCFCs or Formaldehyde
MANUFACTURED TO MEET YOUR JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Multiple densities, various block sizes available
EASE OF INSTALLATION
Lightweight, no heavy equipment needed, cuts easily with a hot wire or saw
TYPICAL TESTED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF INSULFOAM GEOFOAM
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
-For InsulFoam GF applications, design load stresses should not exceed 1% straing for combined live and dead loads. -In conditions where InsulFoam GF is periodically subjected to submergence from fluctuating ground water, add 1.87 lb/ft³ (30 kg/m³) to the InsulFoam GF design density. -In conditions where InsulFoam GF is continually below ground water, add 5.00 lb/ft³ (80kg/m³) to the InsulFoam GF design density. -In earth work applications (such as levees, dikes and berms) uplift buoyancy forces must be considered. The buoyancy force must be counteracted with overburden or restraint devices with geogrids or geomembranes.
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION
-InsulFoam GF contains a flame retardant additive; however, it shall be considered combustible and should not be exposed to open flame or any source of ignition. -Protect InsulFoam GF from exposure to hydrocarbons, highly solvent extended mastics and coal tar. -If long-term (6 months or greater) outside storage is necessary, insulfoam gf should be covered with an opaque material. Exposure to uv may cause surface discoloration but does not effect physical properties. -Blocks of InsulFoam GF should be placed tightly on a prepared leveling course. -If multiple layers of InsulFoam GF are required, orient the successive layers wiht the long axis at 90° to the previous layer. -Use InsulGrip plates during inclement weather to provide horizontal restraint between layers of InsulFoam GF and to help keep the product from shifting. -In windy conditions, InsulFoam GF should be ballasted during storage and upon installation. -Heavy equipment should not operate directly on the surface of the InsulFoam GF.
