Insulation Corporation of America
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EPS Goes Into The Hereafter
The uses of expanded polystyrene are virtually endless, literally! Can you guess what the EPS image isused for? Well, it certainly gives packaging a whole new meaning. Any guesses? ANSWER: Headrest This headrest, made of expanded polystyrene, it is commonly used by coroners, medical field and undertakers as a headrest. This EPS solution is durable, lightweight and affordable. Do you have materials or products that require support ...
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Geofoam Builds Wall In New Jersey
Insulation Corporation of America supplied the geofoam for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority project. Ferreira Construction & Crisdel Group constructed the wall of precast concrete and geofoam. The design was needed to limit the amount of soil pressure on the adjacent electrical tower. Lightweight geofoam and fill were used to stabilize the precast wall. Beyond the limits of the precast wall section ...
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EPS Verses XPS
The battle began, EPS verses XPS, and the test results are in. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is the winner! This was clearly shown in an independent, third-party test. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) maintains its R-value even after long-term exposure in northern climates. Extruded polystyrene (XPS) was shown to have lost R-value over time. In this 15 year side by side dual EPS outperforms XPS in both R-value retention and decreased water absorption. XPS insulation was reduced by ...
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EPS Creative Creations
Insulation Corporation of America's customer is getting creative with our foam! A Pennsylvania artist, Rick Willens, uses EPS billets and carves these amazing formations. He has been making creations for the Philadelphia's Mummers Parade for years. This year's creation is top secret, but be sure to ...
