Benchmark offers several options ideal for in-floor heat If you’re thinking of adding on or renovating your current home and want to include an in-floor heat system, you’ll need a sub-slab insulation board. Here’s why you should use Benchmark Foam: Benchmark Foam has been cutting and shaping expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation in innovative ways […]
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The mere sight of our bright, 3D candy architectural accent pieces not only capture the eye, but make the mouth water as well! Created by Signs By Benchmark (a division of Benchmark Foam), the 72″ diameter four color spiral sucker is accompanied by a 30″ diameter Tootsie Pop and an 18″ diameter Twist Pip. When […]
Benchmark Foam Uses own Products on Addition to its Watertown, South Dakota Facility Most sub-slab projects are specified to use any rigid polystyrene insulation – and from that description, contractors often pay more for pink extruded polystyrene (XPS) because it is widely accessible – and sometimes even recommended, in big box stores. While XPS is […]
Our Signs By Benchmark (a division of Benchmark Foam) team recently had some fun engaging in the holiday spirit while creating 7′ tall, 3D snowmen destined for outdoor placement. Each snowman features all the elements of the traditional Frosty, complete with top hat, scarf, carrot nose and “eyes made out of coal.” Well, cellular plastic […]
Signs By Benchmark Creates 3D Snowman Architectural Accent Permafrost Benny, a 3-dimensional “life-sized” marshmallow snowman, was created by Signs By Benchmark, a division of Benchmark Foam, from its lightweight expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam and signature sealing polyurea hard coat that ensures long life and durability. Embracing the idea of snowy weather, 3-ft. tall Permafrost Benny […]
Dome Shaped Roof Calls for Out-of-the-box Product Needs When an area attraction needed a new roof for an architecturally pleasing, yet complex building, the contractor called Benchmark Foam for roofing insulation help. The Washington Pavilion (Sioux Falls, S.D.) is the region’s home for the arts, entertainment and science. Earlier this fall, the Wells Fargo CineDome, […]
Benchmark ICF and Thermo-Snap™ prove ideal for pole barns and outbuildings Every year in the Midwest, thousands of outbuildings, including pole barns and machine sheds, are built, refurbished or added onto. Many of these buildings are using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to add energy efficiency to the property. While using ICFs may have increased construction costs, […]
Read our Benchmark Foam October newsletter to learn how our ICF insulated concrete forms are used to create durable, safe room storm shelters. Then read on to discover that Benchmark High Density EPS is becoming the more cost effective alternative to XPS when it comes to sub-slab and perimeter insulation. Click on the below graphic to read our […]
High Density expanded polystyrene (EPS) from Benchmark Foam is a commendable candidate for sub-slab and perimeter insulation applications. Offering the same compressive strength as Owens Corning’s F250 and Dow’s blue board, Benchmark’s High Density provides comparable physical properties – but always at a lower price. When used under concrete slabs, High Density EPS reduces heat […]
Working from Indigo Signworks’ (Bismarck, N.D.) design, the Signs By Benchmark team, a division of Benchmark Foam, created a unique recessed box sign panel for placement between two brick columns that match nearby Bismarck State College buildings. Measuring 105″ wide x 66 7/8″ high x 20 3/8″ deep, the singlesided sign panel displays the college […]