DEXPAN Comparison

	Traditional Site Clearance Method by using explosives, primer cord, detonating cord to blast
cost	Waste of valuable stone. Permits, training, storage, transportation, and high insurance rates.	It is possible to save up to 20% in comparison to blasting when DEXPAN is used properly. Plus about 15% savings of valuable stone. In total, DEXPAN may save you thousands of £££s.
safety	Poor safety is always the biggest problem of blasting. Explosions can cause noise, flying rock, dust, toxic gases, vibration, fire, serious infury, and/or damage to expensive equipment. Regulations are restrictive.	The product safely breaks rock with extreme expansive capability when mixed with common water. No noise, no toxic gases, no flying rock, no vibration. Environmentally-friendly product can be flushed away by water after use. Safety datasheet & instruction guides available. A pair of goggles, rubber gloves, and a dust-proof mask is all that is recommended.
saving valuable stone	Blasting causes 15%-30% of wasted stone due to blasting into useless small pieces. Thies means wasting of thousands of Euros.	Controlled quarrying method makes it possible to quarry your valuable stone almost without any waste. It is ideal to quarry big blocks of valuable stone or dimension stone into desired dimensions.
training and usage	Professional training or hiring of blasting contractor is necessary. Both are costly. Usage is complex and dangerous.	Three easy steps to use DEXPAN: Drilling, Mixing, Pouring. Homeowners are using DEXPAN worldwide with little or no training other than the instruction included or by telephone. No need to hire any contractors.
permit and licence	It is necessary by regulation. Procedure of getting a permit or licensed blaster is complicated and costly.	Non-hazardous product works by providing silent cracking. No permit or license is required.
storage and transportation	It is complicated to handle explosives. The costs of storage and shipping are high.	No special storage needed other than keeping it dry. No shelf-life. Can be shipped / exported by air, ocean, ground.
insurance	Insurance is required. Rate is high due to higher risks of danger.	Insurance is recommended but not required.
controllable breaking	It is possible, but complicated. A blasting expert is necessary.	Full controlled cracking by easily drilling holes for your desired design. You may also control the cracking time by mixing more or less water.
working time	Explosions are quick. But preparation is timely.	Acceptable. The cracks can appear in as little as two hours depending on weather, interior temperature of the material and drill hole design. The cracks become wider with time (results 2 hours - 48 hours +, but expands for up to a month.