Jul 24 2009
Universal Foam Products, LLC announced that it now offers two ways to build a marine boat docks or party decks: custom expanded polystyrene (EPS) floatation blocks and Formex encapsulated floats.
Formex Encapsulated Floatation Blocks
EPS Floatation Blocks
EPS floatation blocks are the perfect economical solution to extreme temperatures, constant exposure to salt and water, and a demand for structures which can take a beating. It's waterproof and if it's punctured or damaged, your dock will continue to function. EPS is also environmentally friendly and its lightweight nature makes transport and assembly simple. EPS floatation blocks are supplied in an infinite number of sizes to accommodate your requirements. Each cubic foot of EPS will float 55-lbs. of weight.
Formex Encapsulated Floats
Since many public bodies of water now require floatation to be encapsulated, Universal Foam Products also offers a full line of encapsulated dock floats manufactured by Formex that install quickly and are extremely durable. You don't have to limit yourself to a pre-built configuration. Your dock is as customizable as you want it to be. With 32 different HMWPE encapsulated float sizes in-stock and ready to ship, there's no limit to building the ultimate floating dock.
"Floating docks install quickly and easily, and can withstand extreme conditions found in most marine application," says Les Rush. "Formex dock floats have a 12-Year Limited Warranty and meets U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulations. You won't find a more solid and reliable dock floatation system anywhere!"