If your business operates within the construction industry, you’ll know that foam parts and products are essential for structural integrity, safety, and site efficiency.
The foam materials and products that Polyformes offer are widely used in the construction industry. For example, we supply Evazote closed-cell EVA foam for expansion joints in bridges and stadia, providing a durable water barrier and movement control. We also offer EF400 Ethafoam as a lightweight, impact-resistant alternative to sand under crane spreader plates, alongside LD15 and LD24 Plastazote for conservatory eaves fillers that seal against draughts. For more specialist environments, our LD24 FR and LD45 FR grades are tested to DIN 4102 (B1/B2) for flammability compliance, while our Evazote sheets serve as critical shock-absorbing layers in sports flooring systems designed to BS EN 14904 standards.
We also have extensive experience working with contractors, civil engineers, and building product manufacturers. Our design expertise, deep material knowledge, and in-house conversion equipment allow us to supply the optimal materials, products, or parts for your specific requirements.
The use of foam materials is surprisingly widespread in the construction industry.
While many are more typically used for protective packaging, their unique physical properties – such as moisture resistance, thermal insulation, acoustic dampening, and chemical inertness – make them highly valuable for specific construction applications.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you cannot see your specific application listed, please contact us to see how we can assist.
Foam
Material type
Key benefits and properties
Primary construction applications
Plastazote®
Closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE)
Completely pure and odour-free (nitrogen blown); lightweight; chemically inert; excellent UV and moisture resistance; available in flame-retardant grades.
ARPLANK
Isotropic expanded polyethylene (EPE) or expanded polypropylene (EPP)
Highly sustainable with high recycled content; 100% recyclable; excellent structural stability; exceptional energy absorption and multi-directional impact resistance.
Ethafoam
Closed-cell, non-cross-linked expanded polyethylene (EPE)
High load-bearing capacity; impervious to water, mildew, and rot; outstanding dimensional stability; available in flame-retardant variations.
Evazote
Closed-cell, cross-linked ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer
Highly resilient and elastic with a “rubbery” feel; superior resistance to repeated impacts and dynamic loading; excellent chemical and weather resistance.
Microlen
Closed-cell microcellular foam
Exceptionally fine cell structure; superb thermal insulation and acoustic dampening properties; low water vapour permeability.
Stratocell
Laminated closed-cell polyethylene (PE)
Extremely high strength-to-weight ratio; cost-effective; excellent water and moisture resistance; flexible yet structurally stable.
Supazote
Ultra-soft, closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE)
“Super soft” touch and highly flexible; premium comfort and conforming qualities; good sealing capabilities under low compression.
ZOTEK
High-performance closed-cell fluoropolymer (ZOTEK F) or nylon (ZOTEK N) foams
Extreme high-temperature tolerance; exceptional fire, smoke, and toxicity (FST) ratings; outstanding chemical resistance (especially to hydrocarbons/fuels).
Alongside the foam we supply, we also allow you to source a wide range of exterior packaging, cases and bags.
Our expertise and experience in manufacturing high-performance construction foam components, joint fillers, and protective packaging -along with our status as an approved Zotefoams fabricator – enable us to deliver a broad range of benefits to your projects, supply chain, and site operations.
UK manufacture
Short lead times
Construction foam experts
Single source supply
Vast industry experience
Sustainability
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