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BENEFITS for ENGINEERS
Engineers Benefits Outline
- Design strength like any flat, solid concrete wall
- Insulation in one step
- 50% increased compressive strength of concrete
- Widths from 4” to 20+”
- Any angle, radii for curves as small as 6’
- Stepped wall thickness, Pilasters
- Interlock any connector corner combination 4”+10”, etc.
- Code approvals
- Design from footer to eaves
- High R-Value
- Quiet
- Faster Construction
SmartBlock™ Benefits:
- SmartBlock™ combines the properties of desirable solid concrete and the superior insulating value of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).
- SmartBlock™ Products are energy efficient -- the excellent insulation values reduce heating/cooling costsand create a solid air barrier, preventing both thermal loss and air and dust infiltration.
- SmartBlock™ walls work great for sound suppression by allowing only 1/3 the noise of the regular stick framed walls. Consequently, the interior is effectively shielded from all outside noise.
- SmartBlock™ projects are constructed quicker then houses build using conventional building techniques.
- SmartBlock™ walls are extremely strong -- walls are "cast-in-place" monolithic, reinforced concrete.
- SmartBlock™ is versatile -- curves or angles can be easily formed; any standard interior or exterior finish can be applied.
- SmartBlock™ is environmentally friendly - use of wood Products in construction and job-site waste is significantly reduced.
- SmartBlock™ 6-inch (12VWF6) concrete walls give you a four-hour fire barrier for common walls.
The following table compares SmartBlock™ built walls to other methods of construction.
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SmartBlock™ |
Masonry |
Poured-in-Place |
Stick Frame |
Speed of Construction |
Fastest |
Slow |
Slow |
Medium |
Fire Resistance |
High |
High |
High |
None |
Structural Strength |
Highest |
High |
Highest |
Medium |
Flexibility in Design |
High |
Low |
Lowest |
High to Medium |
Ease of Use |
High |
Medium Low to Low |
Medium to Low |
Medium |
Cost |
Low |
Low to Medium in Most Applications |
Medium in Most Applications |
Lowest |
Incidence of Callbacks |
Low |
Medium |
Low |
High |
Additional Steps Required for Insulation |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Insulation Value |
R-22 or R-24 Equivalent |
Marginal |
Marginal |
Marginal |
Sound Impedance |
High |
High |
High |
Low |
Job Injuries |
Low |
Medium |
Medium |
High |
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