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Polystyrene; Alternative Building Material. by Tade722(m): 6:55am On Oct 03, 2022 |
Expanded polystyrene technology (EPS) more commonly known by its trademarked name, Styrofoam, is an extremely lightweight product that is made of expanded polystyrene beads. EPS foam is more than 95% air and only about 5% plastic. The most common use for Expanded Polystyrene is as a packaging material which not only secures the goods in the box but also acts as a shock absorber during transport. While you might be familiar with Expanded Polystyrene as a packaging material, The best products with the highest margins are selling to the construction industry. Expanded Polystyrene is used both for insulation and as architectural mouldings. Polystyrene (styrofoam) offer high level efficiency in construction. Common profiles and shapes for architectural designs where Polystyrene are used include: - Parapets - Window Sills - Decking - Wall cladding - Corbels - Mid Bands - POP -Domes - much more Advantages of using Polystyrene in building includes; 1. Affordable: Polystyrene is cheaper when compared to conventional concrete. 2. Shapes & Sizes: EPS can be moulded in different shapes or sizes to suite your design. 4. Durable: EPS is highly durable and can survive in extreme temperature. It is non-biodegradable. 5. Weight: EPS is very light in weight. It reduces Load on a building.
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Re: Polystyrene; Alternative Building Material. by Nackzy: 7:31am On Oct 03, 2022 |
nice 1 Like |
Re: Polystyrene; Alternative Building Material. by Tade722(m): 6:07am On Oct 04, 2022 |
Thank you Nackzy: |
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