Build it better with
Stay-in-place Insulated Concrete Forms for Commercial and Residential Construction


Polysteel

•Unlimited Design Flexibility
•National Code Approval
•Light Weight & Easy to Use
•Cost Effective
•Uses Less Concrete
•Accepts All Wall Finishes
•Year-Round Construction

•Superior Strength
•Superior Energy Efficiency
•Superior Sound Barrier
•Superior Fire Resistance
•Reduced Air Infiltration
•Environmentally Superior
•Unparalleled Customer
Satisfaction


The Polysteel wall system combines solid, reinforced concrete with high-density expanded polystyrene, and galvanized steel, to create structures that are more comfortable, more energy efficient, and more structurally secure an those built with traditional construction methods. When you design and/or build with Polysteel, you have virtually unlimited design flexibility combined with tremendous structural strength. You will also be making a significant contribution to the well-being of our environment.

Our Polysteel Form is a new and innovative polystyrene and steell form for the construction of super-insulated concrete wall. Its core design creates a reinforced concrete wall based on traditional post and beam construction. The stay-in-place-polystyrene provides super insulation on both sides of
the wall. Each 1" X 1 a" galvanized steel furring strip is
Ichored to the expanded steel reinforcement members
every 12 inches o.c., providing a uniform, strong and stable anchor for the attachment of any exterior or interior wall covering desired.

The interlocking tongue-and-groove design allows the forms to fit easily and securely together and the system requires no special tools or skills to install successfully. The flexibility and versatility of the polystyrene also allows for the incorporation of curves, angles, slopes, arches, or virtually any creative design element desired.

Less Concrete,
More Strength
Polysteel Forms create a monolithic concrete
wall with vertical columns spaced on 12- inch centers and horizontal beams on 16-inch centers. Between these columns and beams are webs of solid concrete. By encapsulating the concrete in the stay-in-place polystyrene, Polysteel Forms provide the ideal conditions for curing, allowing the concrete to exceed its normal design strength.

The Finished Wall

Interior & Exterior Finishes
All conventional interior and exterior finishes are easily applied to Polysteel walls.

Interior Finishes
Drywall, plaster lath and/or paneling can be attached quickly and easily with self-tapping screws.
Exterior Finishes
Stucco lath can be screwed directly into the steel furring strips providing the secure underlayment required. Synthetic stucco systems can be applied directly to the Polysteel walls.
Wood, vinyl, or aluminum siding attaches
directly to the furring strips.
Brick, stone, or masonry is secured to the wall with conventional ties. 

Superior Product Performance
Reduced Air Infiltration- Polysteel homes and buildings consistently average .1 Air Exchanges per hour (ACH). This means that the air is completely replaced every 10 hours. This is compared to .4 ACH for wood-framed structures (an exchange every 2.5 hours). The result is much less dust and pollen, and less heat loss.

Superior Insulation- The Polystyrene insulation in
Poysteel has an R-Value of 20. Combined with the thermal mass benefits of the concrete, and the significant reduction in air infiltration (which accounts for 20% to 40% of the heat load), Polysteel homes and buildings actually perform at values from R-30
to R-50.

Superior Sound Barrier- With only 1/2" drywall, Polysteel walls have a laboratory tested Sound Class Rating of 48. From party walls inside, to barrier walls from traffic on the outside, Polysteel keeps the noise out and away from where you live and work.
Superior Fire Resistance- Polysteel is rated for a two-hour fire wall (ASTM-E119) with 5/8" drywall attached on each side. Polysteel's extremely low toxicity, smoke development and flame spread, make our walls safer from the hazards of fire. The
airtightness of Polysteel structures also inhibit the oxygen needed to allow a fire to spread rapidly.

Environmentally Responsible- No CFC's are used during the manufacture of Polysteel. Building with Polysteel significantly reduces the lumber used in construction. Living and working in Polysteel buildings uses less energy. Working in partnership with concrete, one of earth's most abundant materials, Polysteel Forms are Environmentally Superior in every way.
Click to download a full product brochure!

[Home] [Armor Screen] [Foam Seal] [Poly Steel] [Inspection & Certification] [Insurance Benefits] [Contact Us]

info@flahurricane.com