It was built by stacking hollow foam blocks and then filling them with concrete. It’s a cutting-edge construction technology that users say has many advantages, including energy savings of 70 ...

How good are foam-block houses filled with concrete? A: There are many new super-efficient house-construction methods that are very strong. Many can easily withstand the power of tornadoes and ...

which is essentially the EPS foam blocks they’re constructing with now. Jiffy Blocks are grooved and better for building smaller houses. So instead of using Jiffy Blocks for this build ...

Little People's Cove launches commercial-grade foam climbing blocks for childcare and classroom settings, featuring free ...

Dear Jim: I am thinking of building one of those concrete/foam block houses for efficiency, security and strength. Since concrete feels so cold, is it really energy efficient and will I be limited ...

SEATTLE -- Giant blocks of foam are being used in construction projects across the Puget Sound, and you might be driving over them everyday without even knowing it. The blocks recently caught the ...

They'll be driving on foam. Giant blocks of foam - known as expanded polystyrene -- are being used in construction projects across the Puget Sound, including the new State Route 99 ramps drivers ...

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The foam appeared to be drifting from the top of the Embassy Suites, a new hotel that’s under construction on 40th Street, Harris said. He saw workers on the hotel roof fiddling with what ...

Think of foam rolling as an essential building block to your regular workout. In the short term, foam rolling can provide immediate relief from body pain due to tightness. You may notice that your ...

How good are foam-block houses filled with concrete? A: There are many new efficient house construction methods that are also very strong. Many can easily withstand the power of tornado- and ...