Tile production of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam

Roof covering materials are desired to have excellent properties such as low density, water-proof, fire resistant and heat insulation. In this study, studies were carried out on the tile being in plan to produce with Expanded polystyrene (EPS) that is a roof covering material. It is concluded that EPS tile can be used safely in buildings as a roof covering material according to the physical and mechanical test results. In addition, this tile made of EPS should be plastered with a special chemical mortar during production, by which water absorption capacity can be decreased, freeze and thaw resistance being increased and better heat and sound insulation being obtained by further improving this plastering material. Mechanical strength of this tile can be improved modifying its design.