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Pernel S Thyseldew

Nov 9, 2001, 7:59 PM

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Anyone using PolyStyrene concrete forms? (w/link)

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http://www.eco-block.com/gallery.htm<p>Does anyone have experience with the new polystyrene forms or blocks, with steel connectors that are drystacked and pumped?? Used in Mexico or U.S.A. Thanks in advance for any advice... :-)<p>Pernel



Ernie Gorrie

Nov 12, 2001, 2:23 AM

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use one of these kinds of systems when we had our house built in Mexico.<p>Our builder advised us that it was not practical. He said that the systems are not locally available, so that would have meant importing it from Canada or the US. He then told stories of horrors trying to get shipments intact through Mexican customs. (BTW, our property manager has been trying for over a year to get a shipment of clothing from Indonesia out of aduana in Manzanillo.)<p>Secondary to that, he described the typical work crews, at least in our area, as being very bound to their methods of construction. He anticipated that the construction process would be more difficult using such a significantly different building method. He was willing to do it, but cautioned us against it.<p>I still like the idea, but took our contractors advice.


Marvin Kemel

Nov 12, 2001, 6:52 PM

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There are lots of builders in Sonora that use the styrofoam forms. It is becoming more popular all the time. They are made in Mexico and are similar to the systems used in Canada or the USA.


Pernel S Thyseldew

Nov 13, 2001, 8:10 PM

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: There are lots of builders in Sonora that use the styrofoam forms. It is becoming more popular all the time. They are made in Mexico and are similar to the systems used in Canada or the USA.<p>As usual the Northern Mexico is more attuned to 'El Norte'. It's great to hear that Mexico is making them, It seems to me that any good mason could figure them out. The problem is as labor savers (wage reducers) they may take some time to trickle down.....south.
In coastal Baja I've seen builders turning to Aluminum/Steel Studs & Composite Sheathing.


Jurgen Veigel

Nov 15, 2001, 12:47 AM

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I know the U.S. supplier of the styrofoam blocks (whicxh by the way is a very reliable Company. They

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: http://www.eco-block.com/gallery.htm<p>: Does anyone have experience with the new polystyrene forms or blocks, with steel connectors that are drystacked and pumped?? Used in Mexico or U.S.A. Thanks in advance for any advice... :-)<p>: Pernel<p>


ronny gabrieloff

Jan 18, 2002, 1:54 AM

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Anyone using PolyStyrene concrete forms? (w/link)

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: http://www.eco-block.com/gallery.htm<p>: Does anyone have experience with the new polystyrene forms or blocks, with steel connectors that are drystacked and pumped?? Used in Mexico or U.S.A. Thanks in advance for any advice... :-)<p>: Pernel<p>


ronny gabrieloff

Jan 18, 2002, 1:56 AM

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Anyone using PolyStyrene concrete forms? (w/link)

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: http://www.eco-block.com/gallery.htm
I work with these blocks, Where are you located? what location are you considering. These are great products, there are several manufacterers, each is different, some better. I work with American Polysteel. I can give you impartial information.
Ronny Gabrieloff
: Does anyone have experience with the new polystyrene forms or blocks, with steel connectors that are drystacked and pumped?? Used in Mexico or U.S.A. Thanks in advance for any advice... :-)<p>: Pernel<p>


Con El Limited

Apr 9, 2002, 12:48 PM

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I know the U.S. supplier of the styrofoam blocks (whicxh by the way is a very reliable Company. They

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Please send me any information about styrofoam construction blocks.<p>thank you
Alicia


ankur bansal

Apr 12, 2002, 3:35 PM

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Anyone using PolyStyrene concrete forms? (w/link)

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: http://www.eco-block.com/gallery.htm<p>: Does anyone have experience with the new polystyrene forms or blocks, with steel connectors that are drystacked and pumped actually i am a student of civil engg 3rd yr and ia m doing project over this construction technology so kindl help me in knowing which university have similar project or any reserch paper published over this method of construction


jason jones

Aug 29, 2002, 8:43 AM

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need to know where one finds large blocks of styrofoam in the range of 4&quot;x4&quot;x4&quot; for s

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: : http://www.eco-block.com/gallery.htm<p>: : Does anyone have experience with the new polystyrene forms or blocks, with steel connectors that are drystacked and pumped?? Used in Mexico or U.S.A. Thanks in advance for any advice... :-)<p>: : Pernel<p>
 
 
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