Foamed Concrete vs. Polystyrene Blocks
Foamed Concrete vs. Polystyrene Blocks
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Any idea about the cost of polystyrene blocks compared to foamed concrete?
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Foamed Concrete vs. Polystyrene Blocks
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RE: Foamed Concrete vs. Polystyrene Blocks
On a volume basis EPS foam is probably the lightest and cheapest in sheets or blocks. XPS is a very common readily available and is far superior for most applications.
Foamed concrete can have variable properties.
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
RE: Foamed Concrete vs. Polystyrene Blocks
R value approx 1.5 per inch... and weights about 40 or so pcf...
Dik