Non-Toxic Under Slab Insulation Material: Diamond Pods® from Foamex

Diamond Pod under slab insulation at parliment house

Diamond Pods® non-toxic under slab insulation from Foamex offers an alternative solution to concrete slab filling. As one of the national leaders in expanded polystyrene innovation, Foamex strives to provide the most utilitarian, sustainable and cost-efficient non-toxic under slab insulation material for the building and construction industry.

Designed to meet the specifications of both residential and commercial applications, the non-toxic under slab insulation materials bring a variety of advantages for consumers.

What are the Features of Foamex Diamond Pods® Non-Toxic Under Slab Insulation?

The unique physical composition of Diamond Pods® non-toxic under slab insulation has many benefits:

Light in Weight and Easy to Handle
Expanded polystyrene sheets (EPS) is mainly composed of 98% air, making it the lightest building and construction material available. Thus, using Diamond Pods® significantly conserves valuable construction time as the material is easy to transport, handle and install.

Flexible and Durable
Expanded polystyrene is inert in nature and functions with high resiliency against vermin attacks, mould and mildew proliferation, and premature degradation. Diamond Pods® is applicable to use with any bracket and steel bolstering mesh systems to add strength and high-quality support.

In addition, the non-toxic under slab insulation is able to maintain its dimensional stability even after prolonged exposure to water and other natural elements.

Reduced Impact of Soil Movement
Compared to conventional under slab materials, using Diamond Pods® require minimal earthworks. Also, its unique design, size and shape give optimum structural support against the weight load coming from the reinforcing steel and concrete pouring.

Long Term R-Value
Diamond Pods® non-toxic under slab insulation is manufactured in compliance with the seven grades of AS 1366.3-1992, which means the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. Thus, all the expanded polystyrene product range from Foamex showcase structural stability, durability and exceptional ability to resist heat flow.

Low Water Absorption
The rigid and closed cellular structure of expanded polystyrene makes it impermeable to water and vapour. This feature makes it possible for Diamond Pods® to retain its R-value and energy-efficiency.

Sustainability
Foamex is a committed member of EPSA (Expanded Polystyrene Australia), the governing body that upholds the safety and quality of expanded polystyrene sheets used in building and construction. In addition to the fire properties instilled in the production of all expanded polystyrene product range, Foamex strictly follows "zero waste manufacturing" method, in which scraps are collected and reintroduced in the production. With the help of the state-of-the-art machinery like the "Minuteman Diamond Pod Machine", Foamex is able to manufacture non-toxic under slab insulation materials without any use of water.

For more details and technical inquiries on Diamond Pods® non-toxic under slab insulation materials, call the Foamex hotline at 02 9773 1655 or visit www.foamex.com.au today!