When you need rocks for a hardscape project but don’t want the weight,
expanded polystyrene is an excellent choice. The contractor for this
beautiful pool and outside entertainment area in Scott, Louisiana used
multiple blocks of .9 lb density EPS ranging from 3’ x 3’ x 5’ all the
way up to 3’ x 4’ x 12’ to create these very realistic looking rock
formations. EPS rocks, when produced by a skilled craftsmen look no
different than real rock formations, but have a fraction of the weight,
eliminating settlement over time. The coatings that are available are
extremely durable. One of the greatest advantages of using EPS over real
stone is that you can cut the EPS to be exactly the shape and size you
need. Not so easy to do with real stone. Because the EPS is lightweight,
most , if not all of the rocks can be placed by hand.
