Often overlooked because of its mundane applications, but one of our best cost-saving products is expanded polystyrene (EPS) Voids. Used as a void fill material, EPS is ideal because of its light weight and cost efficiency. EPS Voids have been used to displace the cost of alternative fill materials such as concrete, dirt, sand, gravel […]
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Packaging insulation design ensures protection for overseas shipping Perhaps one of the times when the Benchmark Foam team is at its best is when a customer needs out-of-the box thinking to solve their project requirements. Recently, VMS Labs, a veterinarian supply company, requested adequate packaging for shipping its 40 pound carton weight product overseas. When […]
Benchmark ICF insulated concrete forms provide homes with long-lasting efficiency For the past several years, Benchmark Foam has supplied its Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) to several different chapters of Habitat for Humanity. This year is no different. In 2015, we’re proud to be a platinum sponsor for our local chapter’s largest fundraising project, Stud-A-Thon. Stud-A-Thon […]
Form release product proves capabilities in bridge job using custom-cut Benchmark Foam EPS Recently, we discovered an innovative form release product that when used accordingly, allows expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam to be easily removed from concrete once cured. Prior to pouring concrete, the EPS is coated with the form release agent in areas that will be […]
As construction continues on our own addition, we came up with a time-saving solution using Benchmark Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) to save the concrete crew’s time on the job. Forming the footings for the concrete slab stoops outside all four entry doors would have taken the crew several hours over the course of multiple days […]
Signs By Benchmark earns repeat business from Texas company Needing an exterior sign that would not fail to catch the eye, Signs West of Austin, Texas gave Signs By Benchmark, a division of Benchmark Foam, a call. The result of this collaboration was a colorful custom design featuring staggered elements to add depth and architectural […]
Benchmark Foam insulation products can achieve wide range of R-Values As the construction season ramps up with the warmer weather, builders should take notice of any new requirements or codes, especially those with projects in Minnesota. In January, the 2015 Minnesota Building Code went into effect with significant changes to increase energy efficiency. The minimum insulating […]
Custom shape molding has been a cornerstone of Benchmark Foam’s product line for more than 20 years. As technology changes and expands, so has the way Benchmark manufactures these ever-changing products. Innovation allowed Benchmark to add automated shuttle machines on the existing equipment to mold expanded polystyrene (EPS) around plastic inserts. The plastic inserts are […]
Customized options to meet minimum R-Value requirements Remodeling an historic building to allow for modern day furnishings had one contractor looking for help on how to provide better energy efficiency without ruining the longstanding structure. Benchmark Foam had the perfect fit: PreFirred insulation. PreFirred insulation is made of high quality expanded EPS polystyrene with an […]
Energy-efficiency with added storage satisfies owner Homeowners often have a laundry list of wishes as they seek out a general contractor for their project. One contractor was tasked with building a multi-family housing unit with lots of storage. To best accomplish this, the contractor decided to use a 4-foot ICF insulated concrete form wall to […]