Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Planks:       R-Values:
R-20 - Insulating forms only, by test
R-25 - Finished walls by calculation

To determine concrete volumes (Cubic Yards):
Height (feet) X Length (feet) X Thickness (inches)
X .0031 = Cubic Yards

Form Wall Thickness: 2" per side, continuous
Fire Rating: (Siliceous Aggregate) by test, without insulation:
4" - 1 hour 6" - 3 hours 8" - 4 hours
STC (Sound Transmission Class):
STC 58 - 8" Concrete, forms and finish, by calculation

Finishing Techniques:
Interior: Drywall applied directly over insulation surface, attached with standard drywall screws into exposed polypropylene forming ties.

Exterior: Synthetic masonry, damproofing or waterproofing applied directly onto insulation surface per manufacturer. Prefabricated finishes are attached mechanically into exposed polypropylene forming ties or to continuos furring strips with fasteners which are appropriate for exterior use.

In buildings where people normally work, reside or assemble polystyrene concrete forms must be fully protected from the interior of the building by fire resistant material such as 1/2 inch gypsum board (drywall) or the equivalent.

 
             
                                           
                     
      * Optional 12" planks are available. Some restrictions apply.        
                     
                                         
                Corner Ties are available for 4"-12" concrete walls                
                                         
                                         
                                 
          Full Ties are available for 4" - 36" concrete walls              
                                         
                Half Ties are available for 4" - 12" concrete walls              
                     
                               
                                         
        * Special purpose Spacer Ties and accessories are available to assemble custom shapes.

Spacer Ties widths are available for concrete walls from 4" to 36" thick, in 2" increments.

     
                                         
          In-Wall Bracing:
Available in 2.75", 4", 6" and 8" widths
   
                           
                                           
        LITE-FORM INSULATION PROPERTIES            
                       
                     
        Notes; (1) Properties shown are representative values for 1" thick material based upon most recent product quality audit data. (2) Modified as required to meet ASTM C 578. (3) Thermal resistance (R)-(hr.xft.2 x °F/BTU)- of a 1" thickness 5.0 (at 75°F mea temperature), 5.4 (at 40°F). (4) Value at yield or 10% whichever occurs first. (5) Value at yield or 5% whichever occurs first. (6) Data ranges from 0.00 to value shown. (7) Actual water vapor permeance data decreases as thickness increases. (8) Data ranges from 0.00 to value shown. (9) These laboratory test are not intended to describe the hazard presented by this material under actual fire conditions. (10) Data from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc® - Classification Certificate U-197, (11) ASTM E84 is thickness dependent, therefore a range of values is given.    
                     
                     

 

 

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