We have 2 lists on our website (hotwiredirect (dot) com) under the "FAQ's" drop down. One is for US block molders, the other for international block molders.
The EPS panels go on the outside of the concrete similar to ICF blocks. These panels need forms when the concrete is poured and curing. Once the concrete is set it is comparable to an ICF for strength and other aspects. The main difference is that you are not working with small blocks, but larger panels.
If you mean price, it would be best to contact the company through their website, as these are usually custom made to meet the specific needs of the client.
It is using a heated rod 'drilling' or if you prefer 'penetrating' and melting the foam.
A drill as you are thinking of would cause small pieces of waste foam to enter the work environment, which static clings onto everything. This is the cleanest process we've found to achieve the desired results.
Where do you get the giant piece of foam board?
AGOLunar 2 years ago
We have 2 lists on our website (hotwiredirect (dot) com) under the "FAQ's" drop down. One is for US block molders, the other for international block molders.
hotwirecut 2 years ago
oh I see , the re-bar ties go through the polystyrene holes and then the concrete is poured around the polystyrene so saving on concrete.
But the stress on the EPS with much concrete around it would surely make the structure unsafe ?
styrenepackaging 2 years ago
The EPS panels go on the outside of the concrete similar to ICF blocks. These panels need forms when the concrete is poured and curing. Once the concrete is set it is comparable to an ICF for strength and other aspects. The main difference is that you are not working with small blocks, but larger panels.
hotwirecut 2 years ago
And just were is the concrete poured ?
styrenepackaging 2 years ago
Does it cut XPS and Poly Iso Foam as well?
jwthomas02 3 years ago
It will cut XPS (extruded polystyrene like the blue, yellow, and pink foam boards).
But the Poly Iso Foam is a polyurethane thermoset product that will not cut with heated wires.
hotwirecut 3 years ago
what kind of foam are they using? is it polyurethane?
angud2000 3 years ago
This is cutting EPS or expanded polystyrene, the same foam type that is commonly used for ICF (insulated concrete form) construction.
hotwirecut 3 years ago
how much ?
deauzie 4 years ago
If you mean price, it would be best to contact the company through their website, as these are usually custom made to meet the specific needs of the client.
hotwirecut 3 years ago
I think drilling is suppose to be a rotating abrasion tool. That looks like some heat bit.
DeeJaySantana 4 years ago
Agreed.
Segtilt 4 years ago
It is using a heated rod 'drilling' or if you prefer 'penetrating' and melting the foam.
A drill as you are thinking of would cause small pieces of waste foam to enter the work environment, which static clings onto everything. This is the cleanest process we've found to achieve the desired results.
hotwirecut 4 years ago