Geofoam as a Soil Substitute
When it comes to modern civil engineering, finding the right soil substitute is essential for optimizing performance, cost, and sustainability. Alleguard’s Geofoam offers a superior solution, ideal for a wide range of infrastructure projects, from roads and bridges to embankments and slope stabilization. It’s the perfect alternative to traditional soil and fill materials, providing additional benefits that make construction faster, easier, and more cost-effective.
High compressive strength
Lightweight
Cost-effective
Reduces differential movement
Why Use Geofoam as a Soil Substitute?
Geofoam serves as an excellent soil substitute for many construction applications. Its lightweight and durable nature simplifies the installation process, allowing for quicker construction without the need for heavy equipment. Whether for stabilizing slopes, filling embankments, or reducing load on structures, Geofoam delivers exceptional performance.
Lightweight and High Performance
Geofoam is composed of 98-99% air, making it an incredibly efficient thermal insulator. Despite its lightness, it offers remarkable compressive strength, enabling it to handle heavy loads and reduce stress on underlying structures.
Reduced Construction Time
Geofoam’s versatility allows for faster installation, saving time and reducing labor costs. With no need for heavy machinery during installation, Geofoam simplifies logistics and accelerates project timelines.
What is Geofoam?
Geofoam is a geo-technical material specifically designed for use in various structural applications, including slope stabilization, embankment fill, and even retaining wall backfill. Due to its composition of expanded polystyrene (EPS), Geofoam combines strength and flexibility, making it a durable, long-lasting solution. It also contributes to the stability and sustainability of projects, offering excellent thermal insulation and low environmental impact.
Why EPS?
EPS has high R-value retention, is fully recyclable, and is easily customizable. EPS is made without ozone-harming compounds or any kind of dye. It is available in a variety of compressive strengths and has superior bonding capabilities. Best of all, EPS will save you time and money. So the real question is: Why not EPS?
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