Insul-Deck meets "Fire-Separated" Building Regulations for Pre-Sold Condo Project:
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Staunton, VA
30,000-40,000 Sq. Ft. - 10,000 per level
2 pours per level
Spans up to 24 Foot
Contractor: Todd Brothers
Insul-Deck Helps Increase Long-Term Financial
Return
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Insul-Deck
speeds forming - saving time and money. Insul-Deck
is the lightweight forming system solution for concrete
floor and roof construction. Insul-Deck comes pre-engineered,
pre-cut, pre-labeled and staged for quick and easy
placement on site. |
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Insul-Deck
is the fast, flexible and safe method to build a
concrete floor or roof that saves labor, time and
money. This project by Todd Brothers Construction was designed to be sold in advance of construction according to a Todd Brothers' representative. Presales were very successful. "Over 80% of these units were sold in advance," said the representative. Their client base, which includes older age persons, look for safe and efficient apartments. Prospective buyers could see in the design that the condos were going to be soundproof and energy efficient using Insul-Deck leave in-place concrete forms for the roofs and floors. Also due to local regulations, each unit has to meet "fire-separated" requirements through the use of fire walls. The Insul-Deck formed concrete ceilings make excellent fire walls."Condos made of wood cannot be sold as individual units," stated the representative for Todd Brothers. Experienced
crews are installing panels and rebar support and
pouring concrete in one minute per square foot. |
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Insul-Deck
offers a variety of insulation and roof or floor
thicknesses. Form depths up to 12-1/2" produce
deeper supporting ribs which allow spans up to 30
feet. The sound proofing Insul-Deck added to the
concrete floors and roofs provided the three story condominium
with a significant selling advantage - Peace and
Quiet. Insul-Deck was used for each of the interior
floors and roofs. Additionally, developers cited
Insul-Deck’s energy-efficient insulation properties
for making the project more attractive to investors. |
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Insul-Deck’s
Patented Process Integrates Utility Chases within
the forming system. Utilities are easier to install
in pre-molded access chases (or channels). The Expanded
Polystyrene can be easily removed, if needed, to
allow for larger utility runs. |
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Insul-Deck’s
patented process produces self-supporting, steel
beams and furring strips molded into the ceiling.
Any type of interior finish can quickly be mechanically
attached to the integral steel furring strips with
self tapping screws. Insul-Deck is faster form-to-finish
per square foot than any other process. For Insul-Deck
you only have three steps: place, pour and finish.
For pre-cast and pan and deck you need a crane and/or
have to remove the forms. With Insul-Deck: you pour
it, you finish it - you can take it to the bank. |
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Insul-Deck is a registered
trademark of Insul-Deck LLC.
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Illustrations show typical, generic layout and finishing styles. They are not intended as a guide for structural engineering or to reflect specific construction practices. |
Shoring & Bracing: Installer is responsible for the design and correct installation of Shoring of Insul-Deck forms in accordance with the ACI (American Concrete Institute) 347-04 “Guide to Formwork for Concrete” or current applicable codes. Any variance from those standards must be provided and certified in advance by a Structural Engineer, licensed for the job site location and specifications. |
Reinforced Concrete: Installer is responsible for placement of all reinforcing steel in accordance with the ACI (American Concrete Institute) 318-05 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” or current applicable codes. Any variance from those standards must be provided and certified in advance by a Structural Engineer, licensed for the job site location and specifications. |
