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Crushed Styrene foam and portland cement
By:Paul G. Jacobson
Date: 10/12/2001, 9:16 am
In Response To: Re: Blue Styrofoam Insulation (Geo. Cushing)

People who build "concrete" canoes and kayaks have experimented with a mix of styrene foam pieces bonded with portland cement. It is strong and lightweight. I have heard of similar mixtures being used for insulated bases for chemical tanks.

PGJ

Messages In This Thread

Blue Styrofoam Insulation
Bryan Sarauer -- 10/10/2001, 2:06 pm
Re: Blue Styrofoam Insulation
Rider Tom -- 10/17/2001, 10:24 pm
Re: Blue Styrofoam Insulation
Geo. Cushing -- 10/11/2001, 2:40 pm
Crushed Styrene foam and portland cement
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/12/2001, 9:16 am
Re: WOW!
Bryan Sarauer -- 10/11/2001, 4:12 pm
Re: Blue Styrofoam Insulation
Terry -- 10/10/2001, 10:49 pm
Beanbag seat?
Warwick Carter -- 10/11/2001, 6:46 am
Re: Beanbag seat?
Chip Sandresky -- 10/12/2001, 5:10 pm
seat options
Ken Sutherland -- 10/15/2001, 1:53 am
Re: Beanbag seat?
John Monfoe -- 10/12/2001, 5:22 am