For example, where a facility of brick and mortar takes one year, EPS can halve that with new technology,” he further explainedEPS building technology entails building homes by assembling ready-made EPS panels, sandwiched between a wire mesh that is sealed on both sides with concrete. Because air is a poor conductor of heat, polystyrene houses can offer better insulation than homes made from timber or concrete. EPS panels houses under construction in Kenya. Under the direction of a licensed engineer, EPS panels can be used to build up to 20 stories. Watch a short clip of how EPS panel houses are built below:

Source: Daily Nation November 26, 2020 06:10 UTC