Foam & Concrete Part 1 - The Vertical Artisans Forum2024-03-29T07:32:47Zhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/forum/topics/foam-concrete-part-1?commentId=2294914%3AComment%3A149464&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the comments.....…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2014-09-07:2294914:Comment:1627222014-09-07T12:46:08.799ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
<p>Thanks for the comments.....</p>
<p>The foam I use is 1 lbs foam billets. Sometimes 1.5 </p>
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<p>Thanks for the comments.....</p>
<p>The foam I use is 1 lbs foam billets. Sometimes 1.5 </p>
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<p></p> This piece is a stunning exa…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2014-08-09:2294914:Comment:1606362014-08-09T19:12:55.084ZMaurice O'Connorhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/MauriceOConnor
<p>This piece is a stunning example of the beauty of simplicity framed with detail work perfect for the size in my own opinion. It holds interest with the details and the eye relaxes with large open space which I think adds to the whole feeling of the sculpture's dramatic or monolithic depending on your view point feeling! Which is simply it looks great! no reply needed just saying my feelings about this type of Hard Rock -Art style - Pat O'C</p>
<p>This piece is a stunning example of the beauty of simplicity framed with detail work perfect for the size in my own opinion. It holds interest with the details and the eye relaxes with large open space which I think adds to the whole feeling of the sculpture's dramatic or monolithic depending on your view point feeling! Which is simply it looks great! no reply needed just saying my feelings about this type of Hard Rock -Art style - Pat O'C</p> Quick question Nathan.
Is the…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2014-04-14:2294914:Comment:1508792014-04-14T00:01:38.670ZHobby Carverhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/MattLewis
Quick question Nathan.<br />
Is there a certain grade the foam needs to be or can it be any eps foam?
Quick question Nathan.<br />
Is there a certain grade the foam needs to be or can it be any eps foam? Call Me .. 708.233.9394
I wil…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2014-03-25:2294914:Comment:1497032014-03-25T03:32:11.559ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
<p>Call Me .. 708.233.9394</p>
<p>I will set you up with the inventor and owner you can ask anything you like<br></br> <br></br> <cite>MIchael Lambing said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://verticalartisans.ning.com/forum/topics/foam-concrete-part-1?xg_source=activity#2294914Comment149431"><div><p>I am interested in your thoughts about the elephant armor. I have several businesses that might be interested in that product IF it really will bridge bad concrete parking areas and asphalt! What are the…</p>
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<p>Call Me .. 708.233.9394</p>
<p>I will set you up with the inventor and owner you can ask anything you like<br/> <br/> <cite>MIchael Lambing said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://verticalartisans.ning.com/forum/topics/foam-concrete-part-1?xg_source=activity#2294914Comment149431"><div><p>I am interested in your thoughts about the elephant armor. I have several businesses that might be interested in that product IF it really will bridge bad concrete parking areas and asphalt! What are the costs?..is it workable?..how is it for a decorative coating? thanks!</p>
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</blockquote> I am interested in your thoug…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2014-03-24:2294914:Comment:1494312014-03-24T18:03:54.265ZMIchael Lambinghttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/MIchaelLambing
<p>I am interested in your thoughts about the elephant armor. I have several businesses that might be interested in that product IF it really will bridge bad concrete parking areas and asphalt! What are the costs?..is it workable?..how is it for a decorative coating? thanks!</p>
<p>I am interested in your thoughts about the elephant armor. I have several businesses that might be interested in that product IF it really will bridge bad concrete parking areas and asphalt! What are the costs?..is it workable?..how is it for a decorative coating? thanks!</p> everyone has good points to m…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2014-03-14:2294914:Comment:1493012014-03-14T21:00:18.402ZNathan Giffin Vertical Artisanshttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/3ucr8q1tge3t5
<p>everyone has good points to make... all are valid. The industry at large ( not just ours ) is moving in alternative ways to doing things... We see here in Chicago as well... Homes, Businesses and other structures are being fabricated with foam and structural coating.... there is no reason we can not follow suit in our industry especially in the landscaping arena and other various piece work... </p>
<p>The regulations of using such materials will always be a factor just like any other…</p>
<p>everyone has good points to make... all are valid. The industry at large ( not just ours ) is moving in alternative ways to doing things... We see here in Chicago as well... Homes, Businesses and other structures are being fabricated with foam and structural coating.... there is no reason we can not follow suit in our industry especially in the landscaping arena and other various piece work... </p>
<p>The regulations of using such materials will always be a factor just like any other building material.... there are examples of problems with anything thats fabricated.... fire is not the Achilles heel of concrete and rebar construction but rather rebar and concrete is the Achilles heel of rebar and concrete construction..... the industry is inundated with problems from steel embedded in concrete... its an accepted blight. </p>
<p>In time i predict that as the products and coatings improve we will see more tolerance in this area.</p> I agree with Richard, what I…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2014-03-14:2294914:Comment:1493682014-03-14T03:04:29.716ZChristian Maucierihttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/ChristianMaucieri
I agree with Richard, what I should have said initially is there are times and places where foam is an acceptable armature. I think, a stand alone rock or an exterior feature where you can coat all sides is fine. I personally limit it's use to landscape features that are decorative in nature and are not required to support any kind of structure. You do need to know the stresses and elements that your product will be subject to over the years before making a final decision. Foam is by no means a…
I agree with Richard, what I should have said initially is there are times and places where foam is an acceptable armature. I think, a stand alone rock or an exterior feature where you can coat all sides is fine. I personally limit it's use to landscape features that are decorative in nature and are not required to support any kind of structure. You do need to know the stresses and elements that your product will be subject to over the years before making a final decision. Foam is by no means a solution to every situation, you need many more tricks in your bag.In terms of handling the elements, foam is still very durable. Eps foam is used routinely in…tag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2014-03-13:2294914:Comment:1494642014-03-13T21:51:16.949ZChristian Maucierihttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/ChristianMaucieri
Eps foam is used routinely in construction and holds up very well to the elements. Acrylic stucco is often applied to exterior walls clad with Eps foam without any problems. These applications hold up to all sorts of weather and temperature fluctuations. Eps foam is used in floating docks where it is in constant contact with water, it's used as compressive fill in bridge construction and stands up to massive loads. It comes down to the distribution of weight. Eps foam comes in many…
Eps foam is used routinely in construction and holds up very well to the elements. Acrylic stucco is often applied to exterior walls clad with Eps foam without any problems. These applications hold up to all sorts of weather and temperature fluctuations. Eps foam is used in floating docks where it is in constant contact with water, it's used as compressive fill in bridge construction and stands up to massive loads. It comes down to the distribution of weight. Eps foam comes in many weights/levels of density. Depending on the density you could drive a truck over a block of foam with little or no damage. Using foam as the core for a sculpted rock is a perfect solution as it's a completely supported structure. The amount of concrete being used will not compress the foam and when the foam is coated with the concrete you don't have much to worry about when it comes to being exposed to the elements. Yes foam burns, so does wood, plastic, insulation...etc all found in the construction of a home. Depending on where you are using the foam and the fact that it's being coated with concrete you can pretty much eliminate that risk. I've sculpted many rocks over foam including the one in front of my own home that has been there 4 years subject to rain,sun,snow and temperature fluctuations 90 degrees in the summer down to -40 degrees at some points over the winter. The rock looks exactly the same today as it did when I installed it.