GEOFOAM / POLY BLOCK
Advanced Geofoam ground stabilisation, giving you maximum control of your project’s design, timeline, and costs.
Geofoam is a high performing fill material made from EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), designed and engineered specifically for civil and commercial building construction around New Zealand. Its durability and exceptional strength to weight ratio, allow the polystyrene void fill to resist heavy structural loads and reduce underlying soil stresses for a variety of applications, such as lightweight road construction, bridge abutments, elevation changes, foundations and many more.
Geofoam Expanded Polystyrene Civil Engineering Void fill & Void Former
What is EPS (Geo-foam)? Expanded polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam has been used as a geotechnical material since the 1960s. EPS Geofoam is approximately 1% the weight of soil and less than 10% the weight of other lightweight fill alternatives. As a lightweight fill, EPS Geo-foam reduces the loads imposed on adjacent and underlying soils and structures. EPS Geo-foam is not a general soil fill replacement material but is intended to solve engineering challenges. How is EPS (Geo-foam) used? The use of EPS typically translates into benefits to construction schedules and lowers the overall cost of construction because it is easy to handle during construction, often without the need for special equipment, and is unaffected by occurring weather conditions. In addition, EPS Geo-foam can be easily cut and shaped on a project site, which further reduces jobsite challenges.
EXAMPLES OF SYSTEM APPLICATIONS:
RETAINING WALLS
BUILDING FOUNDATIONS
WEIGHT REDUCTION FOR UTILITIES
WEIGHT REDUCTION FOR STRUCTURES
LIGHTWEIGHT ROAD CONSTRUCTION
SIDE HILLS PLATFORMS
STADIUM SEATING
Advanced Geofoam
Advanced Geofoam ground stabilisation, giving you maximum control of your project’s design, timeline, and costs.
Geofoam is a high performing fill material made from EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), designed and engineered specifically for civil and commercial building construction around New Zealand. Its durability and exceptional strength to weight ratio, allow the polystyrene void fill to resist heavy structural loads and reduce underlying soil stresses for a variety of applications, such as lightweight road construction, bridge abutments, elevation changes, foundations and many more.
Advanced Geofoam
Advanced Geofoam ground stabilisation, giving you maximum control of your project’s design, timeline, and costs.
Geofoam is a high performing fill material made from EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), designed and engineered specifically for civil and commercial building construction around New Zealand. Its durability and exceptional strength to weight ratio, allow the polystyrene void fill to resist heavy structural loads and reduce underlying soil stresses for a variety of applications, such as lightweight road construction, bridge abutments, elevation changes, foundations and many more.
Example Applications :
• Voidfill
• Retaining walls
• Road construction
• Bridge abutments
• Road widening
• Bridge infilling
• Rail embankments
• Utility protection
• Slope stabilisation
• Landscaping
• Green roof gardens
• Cinema seating
• Concrete void forming
• Steps and ramps
• Temporary access
• Raising floors
NZ POLY BLOCK SIZES :
Size – 4850x1120x1220mm
Densities: S Grade (Standard) – 16KGS per M/3
H Grade (High) – 24KGS per M/3
VH Grade (Very High) – 28KGS per M/3
Advanced Geofoam
Advanced Geofoam ground stabilisation, giving you maximum control of your project’s design, timeline, and costs.
Geofoam is a high performing fill material made from EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), designed and engineered specifically for civil and commercial building construction around New Zealand. Its durability and exceptional strength to weight ratio, allow the polystyrene void fill to resist heavy structural loads and reduce underlying soil stresses for a variety of applications, such as lightweight road construction, bridge abutments, elevation changes, foundations and many more.
Advanced Geofoam
Advanced Geofoam ground stabilisation, giving you maximum control of your project’s design, timeline, and costs.
Geofoam is a high performing fill material made from EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), designed and engineered specifically for civil and commercial building construction around New Zealand. Its durability and exceptional strength to weight ratio, allow the polystyrene void fill to resist heavy structural loads and reduce underlying soil stresses for a variety of applications, such as lightweight road construction, bridge abutments, elevation changes, foundations and many more.
Example Applications :
• Voidfill
• Retaining walls
• Road construction
• Bridge abutments
• Road widening
• Bridge infilling
• Rail embankments
• Utility protection
• Slope stabilisation
• Landscaping
• Green roof gardens
• Cinema seating
• Concrete void forming
• Steps and ramps
• Temporary access
• Raising floors
NZ POLY BLOCK SIZES :
Size – 4850x1120x1220mm
Densities: S Grade (Standard) – 16KGS per M/3
H Grade (High) – 24KGS per M/3
VH Grade (Very High) – 28KGS per M/3
Key Features & Benefits • Super lightweight alternative to other fills • High compressive strength properties • Easily cut on-site or supplied pre-engineered • Control your costs with an engineered product • Reduced imposed loads and lateral pressures • Maximises onsite installation efficiency • Lightweight material for on-site handling • Long-lasting, strong, and stable • Available in a range of densities •100% recyclable
General Installation Guide:
Step 1 – Prepare the ground by excavating to the required depth, backfill and compact with suitable fill material to ensure a firm and level surface. Step 2 – Install a sand blinding layer.
Step 3 – Geofoam blocks are then placed tightly together, each layer should be ‘butt jointed’, positioned with staggered joints without vertical or horizontal joints running through the installation.
Step 4 – To protect the Geofoam from possible contact with petroleum, solvents or hydrocarbons cover with a suitable geomembrane.
Step 5 – Backfill and quickly cover with the specified permanent overlying material
Geofoam
Geofoam ground stabilisation, giving you maximum control of your project’s design, timeline, and costs.
Geofoam is a high performing fill material made from EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), designed and engineered specifically for civil and commercial building construction around New Zealand. Its durability and exceptional strength to weight ratio, allow the polystyrene void fill to resist heavy structural loads and reduce underlying soil stresses for a variety of applications, such as lightweight road construction, bridge abutments, elevation changes, foundations and many more.
Engineered to perform
Engineered in design, and manufactured using the world’s most technologically advanced machinery, we supply void fill EPS to builders around Melbourne to help maximize on-site efficiency.
The lightweight convenience with consistent strength and stability for various civil and building applications surpasses the performance of traditional fill materials; making it a highly versatile and dependable product. NZ POLY, geofoam can easily be cut and shaped on-site, so you can keep your project running on schedule.