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 […]
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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 […]
The parklike setting of Crystal Springs Baptist Camp is the site of a striking new sign. Created by Signs By Benchmark, a division of Benchmark Foam, the monument elegantly expresses the camp’s character while advertising its home. Designed in collaboration with Crystal Springs Baptist Camp and Indigo Signworks (Bismarck, ND), the double-sided sign displays the […]
Benchmark Foam is now able to service a wider range of roofing insulation needs with its lamination capabilities. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation is used in many roofing systems for its low cost, stable R-Value and easy handling. However, because of a chemical incompatibility, EPS cannot be used in direct contact with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) […]
Customers of Benchmark Foam have come to learn that its team is full of troubleshooters and problem solvers who can offer customized solutions. For example, one customer who houses chemical tanks recently needed help fixing a contractor error. A concrete pad that supports each individual tank had been poured incorrectly, causing a 10,000 gallon tank […]
Benchmark Foam has been producing its expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam blocks for a Department of Transportation (DOT) project in Sioux City, Iowa. The project calls for geofoam to be used in a bridge replacement as a super-lightweight fill material, which is a common use of geofoam as an alternative to other fills such as black […]
While designing a new community welcome sign for the City of Belle Plaine, MN, CD Products, Inc. of Waconia, MN called on local elements that would make the new sign look right at home. Using Signs By Benchmark’s Standard Model #2 as basic design, CD Products used the colors of the Belle Plaine city logo […]
Fitted enclosure keeps ammunition product in place during transport This spring, Benchmark Foam was approached by an ammunition manufacturer that was looking for proper packaging material for its sensitive products. To limit the product movement during transport, the design required multiple layers to protect the different size and shape of pieces with a full surround […]