Using EPS foam as negative, rosettes add classy finish to courthouse Benchmark Foam often produces its expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam for use as a one-time use form or negative to create a specific shape or object. It has previously been used in a wide variety of projects including crown molding to bridge railings. Therefore, it […]
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Advertise business, event, association with reusable, foam-core letters Benchmark Foam has been creating foam-core lettering as a form of advertisement for a variety of businesses and events for many years, however, a recent project for a community program literally took it to another level. Together Wichita is a community organization, formed by various local businesses, […]
EZ Monolithic Concrete Slab Foundations using Benchmark EPS Foam Mono Slab® EZ Form hit the market running with its patent-pending system that insulates and forms in the same step. Contractors everywhere are quickly finding the labor savings and overall ease of installation. Invented and designed by veteran contractors, Lance & Amber Boyce of Island Park, […]
Getting a Bump in Stage Presentation with Foam Eggs from Benchmark Foam Looking to add complementary props to its stage during an Easter celebration, Fountain Springs Church asked the Benchmark team if it could create giant eggs. The customizing capabilities of Benchmark Foam’s expanded polystyrene (EPS) products allow for virtually limitless product design, which proved […]
Crafting a sharp appearance using Benchmark Foam EPS As a manufacturer, we are often impressed by the innovation happening in the most unsuspecting places. When Top Shop Bagger Products approached the Benchmark team looking for expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam for prototyping its custom accessories for motorcycles, we were introduced to its cutting edge product […]
Benchmark Foam supplies Lite-Deck® for spanning 33 ft. boathouse project Talk about taking a project to another level. When the original foundation of this boathouse started to show its age, the home owner decided it was time for a makeover. The boathouse was moved to allow for construction of a new, enhanced foundation using Lite-Deck® panels […]
Benchmark Foam delivers on time to keep installation on schedule When a local movie theater announced plans to build a new, state-of-the-art facility, Benchmark Foam was eager to be part of the project. When the plans called for four theaters to have stadium seating, Benchmark knew its expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam would be the perfect […]
Lightweight, customizable EPS foam letters offer unparalleled durability Needing options for letters that would be installed on a building exterior, Indigo Signworks, Inc. of Bismarck, N.D., knew the material would have to be lightweight. It would also have to be durable, able to withstand the ravages of weather and time. In some cases, traditional plastic […]
Benchmark Foam Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) an ideal choice with added cost savings When old or abandoned buildings are slated to be renovated, often times the building needs work to be considered “up to code.” Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation is commonly used in retrofitting or refurbishing many types of buildings, even when thermal resistance may […]
One building concept that offers lower construction costs and increased energy efficiency is frost-protected shallow foundations (FPSF). This technique allows contractors to save on material and excavating costs while giving homeowners long-term energy efficiency and protection from frost heave. According to a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) study performed for the U.S. Department of […]