InsulFoam GF Capabilitiesalt

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Introduction
InsulFoam® GF is a premium geofoam material produced by Insulfoam, a division of Carlisle Construction Materials. It is a lightweight, closed-cell expanded polystyrene (EPS) product used in various construction applications for soil stabilization, lateral load reduction, and more. It offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fill materials.

Features and Benefits

Manufactured to meet job specifications with multiple densities and block sizes.
Environmentally friendly: 100% recyclable, no HCFCs or formaldehyde, and resistant to mold and mildew.
Easy installation: Lightweight and can be cut easily with a hot wire or saw.
Weather resistant: Withstands freeze-thaw cycles, moisture, and road salts.
Insect and mold resistant: Can include additives to repel termites and ants.

Applications

Earthworks & Structural: Retaining walls, berms, embankments, parking structures, foundations, and more.
Architectural: Theater and stadium seating, pools, landscaping, and concrete forming.
Transportation: Highways, roads, railways, airport runways, and bridge approaches.

Codes and Compliance
InsulFoam GF meets or exceeds ASTM D6817 standards for rigid cellular polystyrene geofoam and is tested by independent third parties like Underwriters Laboratories.

Physical Properties
The document provides detailed physical properties for various EPS types, including density, compressive resistance, flexural strength, oxygen index, dimensional stability, buoyancy force, Poisson’s ratio, coefficient of friction, absorption, and elastic modulus. These properties are crucial for determining the suitability of InsulFoam GF in specific applications.

Conclusion
InsulFoam GF is a versatile and reliable geofoam solution for a wide range of construction needs, offering significant advantages in terms of environmental impact, ease of use, and performance under various conditions.

Catalog excerpts

Soft Soil Remediation Lateral Load Reduction Slope Stabilization Buried Utility Protection Structural Void Fill Versatile - Durable - Recyclable

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InsulFoam® GF Z Z Z Z is a premium Z geofoam material Z Z manufactured by the largest producer of block-molded EPS in Z Z North America. As a division Insulfoam – the only nationwide manufacturer of Geofoam of Carlisle Construction Materials, Insulfoam continues to advance methods in the building and construction industry by providing high-quality, dependable, and longlasting products which offer unmatched performance and value. As a closed-cell expanded polystyrene (EPS) product, Insulfoam InsulFoam GF’s lightweight, geomakeS it easy synthetic fill Shop drawings features and benefits characteristics...

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EARTHWORKS & STRUCTURAL ■ Loading Docks and Ramps ■ Lightweight Void Fill ■ Buried Utility Protection ■ Theater and Stadium Seating ■ Pools and Pool Decks ■ Lightweight Void Fill Airport Runways Bridge Approaches Retaining Walls

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Typical Physical Properties of InsulFoam GF* Type- ASTM D6817 Compressive Resistance** min. @ 1% deformation Compressive Resistance** min. @ 5% deformation Compressive Resistance** min. @ 10% deformation Dimensional Stability Buoyancy Force Poisson’s Ratio * Properties are based on data provided by resin manufacturers, independent test agencies and Insulfoam. ** For InsulFoam GF applications the design load stresses should not exceed 1% strain for combined live and dead loads. PSI x 144 = PSF Codes and Compliances Meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM D6817 Standard Specification for Rigid...

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