Abstract: A support pad system that is lightweight, flexible and economical to produce. The support pad system includes a polystyrene block having an upper surface, a sidewall, and a bottom surface. A first layer is applied to the outer surface of the polystyrene block. A reinforcing sheet is then applied to the upper surface, the sidewall and a portion of the bottom surface of the polystyrene block while the first layer remains in liquid form. A second layer is then applied to the reinforcing sheet and the polystyrene block. The first layer and the second layer are each comprised of cement, sand and a polymer solution. The reinforcing sheet is comprised of a woven or non-woven material.