What kind of foam is used for docks?
ICA-LITE® is a rigid, unicellular expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam material which provides a high buoyancy, water resistant, and low maintenance flotation material. It is commonly used for floating docks, rafts, boats, and water toys, etc.
What do you use to float a dock?
Traditionally, floating docks have been made with specialized dock floats, large plastic tubs that are designed to keep a dock floating. But 55 gallon plastic drums can also easily be used for the process, and they have some advantages that make them an attractive material choice.
How much flotation does Styrofoam have?
The density of styrofoam is about 20 times less than water, so you need to increase the volume by about 5% to 315cm3 as the minimum, give or take. A third of a liter would do. This is roughly a 6-cm or 2.7″ cube.
What is the purpose of floating dock?
A floating dock is a platform that is supported on air-tight, buoyant pontoons that displace water and allow the dock system to float on the water’s surface.
How much weight can styrofoam hold?
Q: How much weight can EPS Carry? ASTM C578 standard for EPS type I is 10psi or 1,440 pounds per square ft (1 square foot is equal to 144 square inches). One square inch of Type I EPS can support 10 pounds; however, set a one square foot board on the foam and it can support 1,440 pounds.
What kind of Styrofoam do you use for floating docks?
The two most common methods of constructing floating docks use either empty 55 gallon metal storage barrels or large sections of Styrofoam. Styrofoam is more versatile and therefore the preferred choice for building custom dock floats. Many vendors can cut custom marine-grade Styrofoam to meet the specific needs of any dock project, but standard…
Can you use Universal Foam for a dock?
At Universal Foam, we’re ready to help you build your floating boat dock or party deck. The marine environment can be challenging, but expanded polystyrene (EPS) floatation blocks have withstood the test of time.
What’s the best way to build a floating dock?
The two most common methods of constructing floating docks use either empty 55 gallon metal storage barrels or large sections of Styrofoam. Styrofoam is more versatile and therefore the preferred choice for building custom dock floats.
What kind of foam is used in marine construction?
The marine environment can be challenging, but expanded polystyrene (EPS) floatation blocks have withstood the test of time. Often confused with STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam, EPS is lightweight and extremely buoyant, can be shaped and molded to fit the demand of marine construction and it holds up under year around environmental conditions.