Get an early start on your summer fun by ordering dock floats from Benchmark Foam. Use your imagination to build any size, color, or shape platform or dock that will suit your needs. Benchmark Foam’s Dock floats are manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam fitted with wood firring strips as attachment points for decking. For […]
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In response to the needs of its neighbors, Benchmark Foam, in partnership with Lite Form Technologies, has been manufacturing expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulated concrete forms (ICF) for use in the construction of flood prevention walls in the South Sioux City, Nebraska area. Benchmark Foam manufactures ICFs for use in creating 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″ and 12″ concrete walls […]
Signs By Benchmark, a division of Benchmark Foam, specializes in exterior and interior signs and sign accent components such as pole covers, bases and sign tops. It recently created a custom monument sign that integrates an electronic message center (EMC) designed to warmly welcome all visitors to a Minnesota community. In accordance with Buffalo, Minnesota’s slogan of […]
Benchhmark Foam has been cutting and shaping expanded polystyrene (EPS) in innovative ways since its birth into the industry in 1988. Perhaps the most traditional, yet versatile way is in the form of 4′ x 8′ high density insulation sheets. These EPS sheets are commonly found under in-floor heat systems and perimeter insulation. As an alternative […]
Benchmark Foam guarantees delivery date and superior quality of expanded polystyrene (EPS) products such as EPS foam insulation, insulated concrete forms (ICF) and custom molded packaging Rising to the challenge is an everyday occurrence at Benchmark Foam. “We challenge ourselves on each order,” said Molding Manager Kevin Christofferson, “to produce the best quality products in the shortest […]
Signs By Benchmark (a division of Benchmark Foam, Inc.) not only specializes in the creation of unique, custom monument signs, it also offers alternate styles and standard models that can be customized to suit customer needs and character. One example of how a standard model was tailored to reflect the customer’s image is the new sign the Signs […]
A trend in the roofing industry – and the construction industry in general is the use of recycled products that qualify for green building programs. Benchmark Foam offers a 100% recycled product, eps360®, which is used in various applications. Because eps360® can be molded to various thicknesses, it is popular for use in roofing […]
Benchmark Foam produces and delivers insulated concrete forms (ICF) next day When the weather cooperates, contractors and builders waste no time taking advantage of above-average temperatures to get ahead of spring projects. Benchmark Foam strives to help contractors meet their goals – even when an order needs to be rushed. When temperatures hit mid-40s and above […]
Jim Vanderheyden and his family are actively involved with The Church of St. Gerard Parish in Brooklyn Park, Minn. When it came time to produce the parish’s annual 2011 youth play performance, Jim realized that the stage could be enhanced to accommodate the production. In particular, multiple steps were required for performers to mount as […]
Benchmark Foam’s expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation products were used during the construction of a classroom in the Bagley Nature area. Students of the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) have always had access to the area, but now they have a certified LEED-Platinum building in which to conduct research. Benchmark’s eps360® was used for a 12″ layer of […]