The document provides information about insulating concrete forms (ICFs) and other concrete applications such as pervious concrete. It discusses the benefits of ICF construction including energy savings, sound reduction, structural strength, and fire resistance. Various ICF system types and installation processes are described. Advantages of pervious concrete for stormwater management are also summarized.
The document discusses concerns with using bottom ash in concrete masonry units (CMUs), including lesions and blemishes on the blocks that can cause paint issues, environmental concerns from bottom ash ponds leaching heavy metals, and potential health issues from exposure to chemicals in bottom ash like mercury and arsenic. It provides examples of projects in South Carolina that experienced problems with bottom ash CMUs and recommends specifying no bottom ash to avoid risks and liability.
This document discusses laboratory tests performed to quantify the effectiveness of various options for improving the thermal performance of traditional windows. Options tested included heavy curtains, traditional and insulated shutters, modern and Victorian blinds, and secondary glazing. The tests measured the reduction in heat loss through the window glazing with each option compared to single glazing alone. Results showed that secondary glazing was the most effective at reducing heat loss, followed by insulated shutters and modern roller blinds with low-emissivity film.
NZEH stands for Net Zero Energy Home. The key requirements for a NZEH are to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling through efficiency measures, generate on-site renewable energy, and balance energy imported from and exported to the grid over the course of a year so the home has a net zero energy bill. Building an effective building envelope through air sealing, insulation, and reducing thermal bridging is crucial. On-site renewable energy sources like solar PV, solar thermal, or biomass can meet the home's energy needs.
Green building aims to minimize waste, conserve resources, and improve indoor air quality through practices like waste management, energy efficiency, and using local, sustainable materials. It focuses on five objectives: waste management, conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and community connectivity. Green building has grown since the 1950s, as home sizes and waste generation have increased while natural resources and old growth forests have decreased. Building green can help address these issues through techniques like recycling construction waste, using renewable materials, and implementing water and energy efficiency strategies.
The document discusses Kachigian Panel System, an environmentally friendly building material made of insulated concrete panels. It has several benefits including speed of construction, flexibility of design, superior insulation, soundproofing, and affordability. The panels contain recycled materials and produce minimal waste. Structures built with the panels use less energy for heating and cooling. The panels can be used for walls, floors, roofs, and other applications. They have fire resistance ratings up to 4 hours and excellent sound insulation properties.
Here is a look at Insurend's Brochure and my first go at the slideshare app. Please feel free to get in touch if we can help you with anything rendering or EWI. www,colouredrender.com or search LinkedIn for Insurend Ltd.
2011 03-14 nahbrc-greenprints afford-housingefficiencyAmber Joan Wood
The document summarizes efforts by the NAHB Research Center and Department of Energy to promote energy efficient affordable housing through remodeling and new construction approaches. It discusses programs like Building America that support research partnerships and the Builders Challenge for energy efficient home certification. Case studies show air sealing and insulation upgrades can significantly improve home energy performance and lower costs.
U.S. Heritage Group has the opportunity to partner with Lime Technology Limited to bring Tradical Hemcrete to the U.S. Tradical Hemcrete is a sustainable building material made from lime and hemp that sequesters carbon, providing high insulation and a healthy indoor environment. If widely adopted, Tradical Hemcrete could help combat climate change through carbon capture and reduce U.S. CO2 emissions from building construction and use by millions of tons per year.
The document discusses concerns with using bottom ash in concrete masonry units (CMUs), including lesions and blemishes on the blocks that can cause paint issues, environmental concerns from bottom ash ponds leaching heavy metals, and potential health issues from exposure to chemicals in bottom ash like mercury and arsenic. It provides examples of projects in South Carolina that experienced problems with bottom ash CMUs and recommends specifying no bottom ash to avoid risks and liability.
This document discusses laboratory tests performed to quantify the effectiveness of various options for improving the thermal performance of traditional windows. Options tested included heavy curtains, traditional and insulated shutters, modern and Victorian blinds, and secondary glazing. The tests measured the reduction in heat loss through the window glazing with each option compared to single glazing alone. Results showed that secondary glazing was the most effective at reducing heat loss, followed by insulated shutters and modern roller blinds with low-emissivity film.
NZEH stands for Net Zero Energy Home. The key requirements for a NZEH are to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling through efficiency measures, generate on-site renewable energy, and balance energy imported from and exported to the grid over the course of a year so the home has a net zero energy bill. Building an effective building envelope through air sealing, insulation, and reducing thermal bridging is crucial. On-site renewable energy sources like solar PV, solar thermal, or biomass can meet the home's energy needs.
Green building aims to minimize waste, conserve resources, and improve indoor air quality through practices like waste management, energy efficiency, and using local, sustainable materials. It focuses on five objectives: waste management, conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and community connectivity. Green building has grown since the 1950s, as home sizes and waste generation have increased while natural resources and old growth forests have decreased. Building green can help address these issues through techniques like recycling construction waste, using renewable materials, and implementing water and energy efficiency strategies.
The document discusses Kachigian Panel System, an environmentally friendly building material made of insulated concrete panels. It has several benefits including speed of construction, flexibility of design, superior insulation, soundproofing, and affordability. The panels contain recycled materials and produce minimal waste. Structures built with the panels use less energy for heating and cooling. The panels can be used for walls, floors, roofs, and other applications. They have fire resistance ratings up to 4 hours and excellent sound insulation properties.
Here is a look at Insurend's Brochure and my first go at the slideshare app. Please feel free to get in touch if we can help you with anything rendering or EWI. www,colouredrender.com or search LinkedIn for Insurend Ltd.
2011 03-14 nahbrc-greenprints afford-housingefficiencyAmber Joan Wood
The document summarizes efforts by the NAHB Research Center and Department of Energy to promote energy efficient affordable housing through remodeling and new construction approaches. It discusses programs like Building America that support research partnerships and the Builders Challenge for energy efficient home certification. Case studies show air sealing and insulation upgrades can significantly improve home energy performance and lower costs.
U.S. Heritage Group has the opportunity to partner with Lime Technology Limited to bring Tradical Hemcrete to the U.S. Tradical Hemcrete is a sustainable building material made from lime and hemp that sequesters carbon, providing high insulation and a healthy indoor environment. If widely adopted, Tradical Hemcrete could help combat climate change through carbon capture and reduce U.S. CO2 emissions from building construction and use by millions of tons per year.
The document describes the Kodi Klip system for connecting rebar, which uses plastic clips applied with a pneumatic applicator gun. It summarizes the Kodi Klip system as offering faster, safer, and more rigid rebar connections compared to other methods, while also being lower cost. The document provides details on the clips, applicator guns, product codes, and distributor information.
This document contains details and specifications for three different residential wall systems:
1) A standard 2x6 wood frame wall with fiber cement board siding that is 7 inches thick and has an R-value of 18.1.
2) A standard 2x6 wood frame wall with brick veneer that is 11.5 inches thick and has an R-value of 17.5.
3) A standard CMU (concrete masonry unit) wall with stucco exterior that is 10.75 inches thick and has an R-value of 6.5.
The heart of the Sheffield platform is
Definity vinyl. This advanced vinyl
compound is rugged, durable and
virtually maintenance-free. The material’s
low thermal conductivity makes it the
perfect choice for window manufacturing.
This document summarizes a seminar on hot-dip galvanizing held by the American Galvanizers Association in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The seminar aimed to educate attendees about corrosion issues in South America and how hot-dip galvanizing can provide effective corrosion protection for steel. Key topics included the significant costs of corrosion, case studies of infrastructure protected by hot-dip galvanizing, and the technical aspects of the hot-dip galvanizing process which produces a metallurgical and cathodically protected zinc coating on steel. Sustainability benefits of hot-dip galvanizing such as recyclability and maintenance-free performance were also discussed.
Asphalt Shingle Maintenance Services
Most roofing forums I belong to focus on the primary task at hand. "Getting the Job Done" .
When it comes to residential roofing, over 85% of all roofing work involves re-shingling asphalt roofs. Over 100 million squares of asphalt roofing is replaced by roofing contractors annually .
WHY? Because asphalt shingles are the MOST EXPOSED and LEAST MAINTAINED element of the entire building envelope with the SHORTEST LIFE EXPECTANCY.
Is there a solution? Yeah! Its called MAINTENANCE. Maintenance of residential asphalt roofs is without doubt the Next Billion S Market Frontier.
Why do I say that ? Because there are an estimated 85 million residential housing units with asphalt shingle roofs in USA representing 1.83 billion ‘Maintainable Roofing Squares’.
In layman's language that's 1.8 trillion square feet...way too may zero's to wrap your head around . Less than 5% of residential asphalt shingle roofs are regularly maintained.
If we could persuade just 5% of USA homeowners to opt in to doing annual or bi-annual roof maintenance - our "available market" would 4,250,000 residential units . Assume the average size of a shingle roof is 20 Squares, that's 85 Million Squares of Market Opportunity staring us in the face in tough economic times.
Our company is currently working with the National Research Council of Canada later to validate a patented product that will help extend the life of asphalt shingles and prevent curling , cracking and granule loss. Once we accomplish this, we hope to establish a US wide network of independent contractors to get out there and take care of business.
Right now we have an incredible investment opportunity for the right business partner.
Peter Bussell
PRESIDENT
Shingle Life Inc
This document provides details of a residential wall system that uses Tradical Hemcrete, an internal wood frame, and either a lime render or brick veneer exterior. The wall system offers an R-value of 35.5, requires only 2 trades, has a thickness of around 13 inches, and sequesters 4.1 kg of carbon dioxide per square foot. Material costs are approximately $29 per square foot.
Celect is inspired by the gorgeous aesthetics of wood
yet possesses none of wood’s far-from-perfect
maintenance demands. This is the very best of both
worlds—where you get the look, touch and timelessness of
real wood without its inconveniences and expenses.
Forget about mold, mildew, fading, deterioration, scrubbing
and messy maintenance crews. While you’re at it, forget
about the painting, repainting, caulking, re-caulking and
delaminating that fiber cement is famous for. Celect is
all about virtually maintenance-free great looks that never
quit. Year after year, decade after decade.
This document describes wall and foundation insulation products from Cornell Corporation. It summarizes that they offer: 1) insulated rim boards and panels from 2-8 inches thick that provide R-values from 6-42 for insulating difficult areas like above foundations; 2) the products combine structure and insulation to save on trades and construction time; and 3) the insulated panels and rim boards can be installed without interior modifications to add insulation outside of wall studs.
This plastic post and rail fencing is manufactured in Pennsylvania from recycled plastic to resemble wood. It is an aesthetically pleasing, durable and virtually maintenance-free alternative to wood fencing that is made from recycled materials rather than virgin plastics. The fencing will not require painting or staining and is a more sustainable choice than pressure treated wood fencing that can leach chemicals.
This document provides information on acoustic insulation regulations in the UK and acoustic products from CMS Danskin Acoustics. It summarizes UK regulations on sound insulation between homes and other buildings. It also provides product information on underscreed flooring systems, underlayments, overlays, panels, and partitioning products for improving sound insulation and absorption. The document is intended to help specifiers choose appropriate acoustic products to meet regulations.
Wintech provide Dow Corning with Facade ConsultancyWintech
Dow Corning's new Solar Energy Exploration and Development Center (SEED) in Seneffe, Belgium showcases several of the company's silicon-based technologies to maximize energy efficiency. These technologies enabled a building envelope with structural glazing, weather sealing, triple glazing, high performance insulation, solar panels, and building integrated photovoltaics. Vacuum insulation panels were installed within the ventilated rainscreen facade to meet goals for overall energy efficiency. Thermal studies showed the panels reduced required insulation thickness from 240mm to 40mm while avoiding thermal bridges from standard aluminum fixings.
The document discusses the features and benefits of replacement windows from a home improvement company. It provides details on licenses, insurance, successful past projects, dealer criteria, questions to ask dealers, and factors homeowners consider like energy efficiency, maintenance, appearance, security, and sound reduction. It also summarizes the company's history and highlights their technology, glass packages, and window performance benefits.
The document introduces Lockwood homes and provides information about their plans. It highlights that the planbook contains 22 home plans ranging from traditional to modern designs. Homeowners can choose a preexisting plan or work with designers to customize a plan to their lifestyle. Lockwood prides itself on helping people transform their home visions into high quality, enduring homes for over 55 years in New Zealand and other countries. Their homes are built for strength and durability.
TechnologyThe heart of the UltraMaxx platform is Definity vinyl. This advanced vinylcompound is rugged, durable and virtually maintenance-free. The material’slow thermal conductivity makes it theperfect choice for window manufacturing.
Nano-Clear Industrial coating was used to penetrate the concrete block in a state park comfort station to create an impervious barrier to water migration through the concrete block. Also, Nano-Clear was sprayed on the concrete block creating a monolithic "tough" coating on the block surface making routine clean-up of mineral deposits and soap scum much easier.
The document discusses various passive solar design strategies for building an energy efficient home, including:
- Orienting the house along an east-west axis with major south-facing windows to maximize winter sun exposure.
- Using roof overhangs, deciduous trees, and evergreen windbreaks for natural shading and insulation.
- Installing fiberglass double-glazed windows with low-E coatings.
- Employing various materials like concrete tiles, structural insulated panels, and stucco to improve thermal mass and reduce energy costs.
Imagine that you could keep every corner of your
home at the perfect temperature year-round. And
yet save money. That’s the Prodigy ComfortFactor.
Prodigy’s energy-efficient design delivers outstanding
energy efficiency, thanks to the exceptional R-value
(resistance to heat flow) – up to 11/2" thick insulation*
for exceptional thermal performance. This highdensity
insulation combines with a beautiful and
robust cedargrain vinyl panel, creating the ideal
exterior for your home. The special features of
this interlocking siding system together achieve
enhanced R-value for year-round energy savings
and comfort, yet allow Prodigy to breathe freely
to resist water retention.
Style meets
substance.
Every generation or so, there comes along a
new preference in home exteriors.
Once, it was wood. Everyone loved the natural
look of wood and wood fiber composites. At
least, they loved it until they had to paint or
stain it. Or until that greenish film of mildew
and mold showed up. Or until it dried and
cracked and deteriorated under nature’s
relentless assault.
Then along came cement. Voila! As long
as you weren’t the one installing it. Or, the
one repainting it every five to seven years.
Or the one worrying about moisture
getting into the frayed, cracked caulk at all
those seams.
Decorative concrete requires more attention to detail and quality control compared to standard concrete. Aesthetic treatments like pigments, stains, and exposed aggregates influence the final appearance. Proper joint sealants and sealers help protect the concrete and prevent damage over time. Maintaining decorative concrete requires following the product system manufacturer's guidelines to preserve the desired look.
The document describes the Kodi Klip system for connecting rebar, which uses plastic clips applied with a pneumatic applicator gun. It summarizes the Kodi Klip system as offering faster, safer, and more rigid rebar connections compared to other methods, while also being lower cost. The document provides details on the clips, applicator guns, product codes, and distributor information.
This document contains details and specifications for three different residential wall systems:
1) A standard 2x6 wood frame wall with fiber cement board siding that is 7 inches thick and has an R-value of 18.1.
2) A standard 2x6 wood frame wall with brick veneer that is 11.5 inches thick and has an R-value of 17.5.
3) A standard CMU (concrete masonry unit) wall with stucco exterior that is 10.75 inches thick and has an R-value of 6.5.
The heart of the Sheffield platform is
Definity vinyl. This advanced vinyl
compound is rugged, durable and
virtually maintenance-free. The material’s
low thermal conductivity makes it the
perfect choice for window manufacturing.
This document summarizes a seminar on hot-dip galvanizing held by the American Galvanizers Association in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The seminar aimed to educate attendees about corrosion issues in South America and how hot-dip galvanizing can provide effective corrosion protection for steel. Key topics included the significant costs of corrosion, case studies of infrastructure protected by hot-dip galvanizing, and the technical aspects of the hot-dip galvanizing process which produces a metallurgical and cathodically protected zinc coating on steel. Sustainability benefits of hot-dip galvanizing such as recyclability and maintenance-free performance were also discussed.
Asphalt Shingle Maintenance Services
Most roofing forums I belong to focus on the primary task at hand. "Getting the Job Done" .
When it comes to residential roofing, over 85% of all roofing work involves re-shingling asphalt roofs. Over 100 million squares of asphalt roofing is replaced by roofing contractors annually .
WHY? Because asphalt shingles are the MOST EXPOSED and LEAST MAINTAINED element of the entire building envelope with the SHORTEST LIFE EXPECTANCY.
Is there a solution? Yeah! Its called MAINTENANCE. Maintenance of residential asphalt roofs is without doubt the Next Billion S Market Frontier.
Why do I say that ? Because there are an estimated 85 million residential housing units with asphalt shingle roofs in USA representing 1.83 billion ‘Maintainable Roofing Squares’.
In layman's language that's 1.8 trillion square feet...way too may zero's to wrap your head around . Less than 5% of residential asphalt shingle roofs are regularly maintained.
If we could persuade just 5% of USA homeowners to opt in to doing annual or bi-annual roof maintenance - our "available market" would 4,250,000 residential units . Assume the average size of a shingle roof is 20 Squares, that's 85 Million Squares of Market Opportunity staring us in the face in tough economic times.
Our company is currently working with the National Research Council of Canada later to validate a patented product that will help extend the life of asphalt shingles and prevent curling , cracking and granule loss. Once we accomplish this, we hope to establish a US wide network of independent contractors to get out there and take care of business.
Right now we have an incredible investment opportunity for the right business partner.
Peter Bussell
PRESIDENT
Shingle Life Inc
This document provides details of a residential wall system that uses Tradical Hemcrete, an internal wood frame, and either a lime render or brick veneer exterior. The wall system offers an R-value of 35.5, requires only 2 trades, has a thickness of around 13 inches, and sequesters 4.1 kg of carbon dioxide per square foot. Material costs are approximately $29 per square foot.
Celect is inspired by the gorgeous aesthetics of wood
yet possesses none of wood’s far-from-perfect
maintenance demands. This is the very best of both
worlds—where you get the look, touch and timelessness of
real wood without its inconveniences and expenses.
Forget about mold, mildew, fading, deterioration, scrubbing
and messy maintenance crews. While you’re at it, forget
about the painting, repainting, caulking, re-caulking and
delaminating that fiber cement is famous for. Celect is
all about virtually maintenance-free great looks that never
quit. Year after year, decade after decade.
This document describes wall and foundation insulation products from Cornell Corporation. It summarizes that they offer: 1) insulated rim boards and panels from 2-8 inches thick that provide R-values from 6-42 for insulating difficult areas like above foundations; 2) the products combine structure and insulation to save on trades and construction time; and 3) the insulated panels and rim boards can be installed without interior modifications to add insulation outside of wall studs.
This plastic post and rail fencing is manufactured in Pennsylvania from recycled plastic to resemble wood. It is an aesthetically pleasing, durable and virtually maintenance-free alternative to wood fencing that is made from recycled materials rather than virgin plastics. The fencing will not require painting or staining and is a more sustainable choice than pressure treated wood fencing that can leach chemicals.
This document provides information on acoustic insulation regulations in the UK and acoustic products from CMS Danskin Acoustics. It summarizes UK regulations on sound insulation between homes and other buildings. It also provides product information on underscreed flooring systems, underlayments, overlays, panels, and partitioning products for improving sound insulation and absorption. The document is intended to help specifiers choose appropriate acoustic products to meet regulations.
Wintech provide Dow Corning with Facade ConsultancyWintech
Dow Corning's new Solar Energy Exploration and Development Center (SEED) in Seneffe, Belgium showcases several of the company's silicon-based technologies to maximize energy efficiency. These technologies enabled a building envelope with structural glazing, weather sealing, triple glazing, high performance insulation, solar panels, and building integrated photovoltaics. Vacuum insulation panels were installed within the ventilated rainscreen facade to meet goals for overall energy efficiency. Thermal studies showed the panels reduced required insulation thickness from 240mm to 40mm while avoiding thermal bridges from standard aluminum fixings.
The document discusses the features and benefits of replacement windows from a home improvement company. It provides details on licenses, insurance, successful past projects, dealer criteria, questions to ask dealers, and factors homeowners consider like energy efficiency, maintenance, appearance, security, and sound reduction. It also summarizes the company's history and highlights their technology, glass packages, and window performance benefits.
The document introduces Lockwood homes and provides information about their plans. It highlights that the planbook contains 22 home plans ranging from traditional to modern designs. Homeowners can choose a preexisting plan or work with designers to customize a plan to their lifestyle. Lockwood prides itself on helping people transform their home visions into high quality, enduring homes for over 55 years in New Zealand and other countries. Their homes are built for strength and durability.
TechnologyThe heart of the UltraMaxx platform is Definity vinyl. This advanced vinylcompound is rugged, durable and virtually maintenance-free. The material’slow thermal conductivity makes it theperfect choice for window manufacturing.
Nano-Clear Industrial coating was used to penetrate the concrete block in a state park comfort station to create an impervious barrier to water migration through the concrete block. Also, Nano-Clear was sprayed on the concrete block creating a monolithic "tough" coating on the block surface making routine clean-up of mineral deposits and soap scum much easier.
The document discusses various passive solar design strategies for building an energy efficient home, including:
- Orienting the house along an east-west axis with major south-facing windows to maximize winter sun exposure.
- Using roof overhangs, deciduous trees, and evergreen windbreaks for natural shading and insulation.
- Installing fiberglass double-glazed windows with low-E coatings.
- Employing various materials like concrete tiles, structural insulated panels, and stucco to improve thermal mass and reduce energy costs.
Imagine that you could keep every corner of your
home at the perfect temperature year-round. And
yet save money. That’s the Prodigy ComfortFactor.
Prodigy’s energy-efficient design delivers outstanding
energy efficiency, thanks to the exceptional R-value
(resistance to heat flow) – up to 11/2" thick insulation*
for exceptional thermal performance. This highdensity
insulation combines with a beautiful and
robust cedargrain vinyl panel, creating the ideal
exterior for your home. The special features of
this interlocking siding system together achieve
enhanced R-value for year-round energy savings
and comfort, yet allow Prodigy to breathe freely
to resist water retention.
Style meets
substance.
Every generation or so, there comes along a
new preference in home exteriors.
Once, it was wood. Everyone loved the natural
look of wood and wood fiber composites. At
least, they loved it until they had to paint or
stain it. Or until that greenish film of mildew
and mold showed up. Or until it dried and
cracked and deteriorated under nature’s
relentless assault.
Then along came cement. Voila! As long
as you weren’t the one installing it. Or, the
one repainting it every five to seven years.
Or the one worrying about moisture
getting into the frayed, cracked caulk at all
those seams.
Decorative concrete requires more attention to detail and quality control compared to standard concrete. Aesthetic treatments like pigments, stains, and exposed aggregates influence the final appearance. Proper joint sealants and sealers help protect the concrete and prevent damage over time. Maintaining decorative concrete requires following the product system manufacturer's guidelines to preserve the desired look.
The document discusses various methods for decorative concrete, including scored joints, exposed aggregate, integral color, dry shake color hardening, imprinting, stamping, texturing, and staining. It provides examples of decorative concrete walkways, patios, and other surfaces that utilize these techniques with different colors, patterns, textures and designs. The goal is to make concrete surfaces look like other materials like gravel, brick, stone or tile through these decorative concrete processes.
EPA Infrastructure Pvt. Limited provides various types of industrial flooring systems suitable for different applications. The document discusses vacuum dewatered flooring/trimix, PU flooring, PE foam flooring, and epoxy flooring. Vacuum dewatered flooring involves removing excess water from concrete through vacuuming, resulting in stronger, more durable floors. PU and epoxy flooring provide scratch and impact resistance along with long lifespan. PE foam flooring is lightweight and absorbs sound and impact vibrations while being moisture and mold resistant. All of these flooring types deliver strength, durability, and maintenance benefits for industrial settings.
Vacuum Dewatered Flooring (VDF) is a concrete flooring method that uses vacuum dewatering to remove excess water from freshly placed concrete, lowering the water-cement ratio and improving the concrete's properties. The concrete is placed conventionally, then vibrated and leveled before a vacuum pump and suction mat remove 15-25% of the water. This increases compressive strength and reduces shrinkage and cracking. Advantages of VDF include monolithic, shrinkage-free floors in large panels up to 100 sqm, very high strength, controlled finishes, and high daily output.
The document discusses the evolution of decorative concrete and its growing popularity and uses. It notes that decorative concrete has overcome preconceptions of concrete being dull, and that techniques used for decorative concrete can also be applied to wall surfaces. The document provides examples of decorative concrete being used in various applications including theme parks, zoos, schools, hotels, petrol stations, shopping areas, and restaurants. It highlights the durability, strength, and low maintenance of decorative concrete.
Cal Portland Standard Icf, Pervious, Decorativereubendr
The document provides information about insulating concrete forms (ICFs) and pervious concrete. It discusses the different types of ICF systems, manufacturers, and considerations for different seismic zones. It highlights the thermal and sound insulation properties of ICF walls compared to traditional framing. The document also discusses the history of concrete, advantages of ICF homes for buyers and builders, and architectural details and finishes that can be achieved with ICF construction. Pervious concrete is described as a stormwater management solution that filters runoff and provides storage capacity. Mix design, installation, and specifications are covered.
Composite materials have advantages over traditional materials like wood and concrete when used in construction. Composites are a combination of materials that achieve enhanced performance. They are now used in many applications including buildings, bridges, railings and more. Composite framing systems offer benefits like strength, durability, sustainability, disaster resistance, and energy efficiency. Prefabricated wall panels can be produced using composites to provide a complete building shell that is fast to assemble.
The Basement System provides a secure, waterproof, and recyclable basement foundation that is impervious to liquids and gases. It is insulated for temperature regulation and quick to install using standard equipment. The foundation walls are stronger than concrete and can support heavy house loads. Hydroloc exterior finishes provide a durable and breathable coating available in many colors. While concrete emits carbon dioxide during production, the Basement System is a more environmentally friendly and cost-competitive alternative to concrete or insulating concrete forms for basement walls.
The Basement System provides a secure, warm, and quick basement foundation option. It is completely waterproof, impervious to liquids and gases, and made from recyclable materials. The foundation walls can be insulated and installed much faster than concrete. They are stronger than concrete and can support heavy house loads. The exterior can be finished with a durable, breathable, acrylic coating available in many colors. Concrete has a large carbon footprint from cement production and emits nitrous oxides during manufacturing. The Basement System is competitively priced compared to concrete foundations and insulating concrete forms. It provides a maintenance-free foundation to enjoy for years.
CONFORM is a patented concrete forming technology that interconnects components to create finished concrete walls. It provides corrosion resistant, durable, and low maintenance wall systems that construct quickly using precut and labeled components. CONFORM contributes to LEED credits and can insulate walls for energy efficiency. It has been used globally for various commercial and residential buildings, including withstanding Category 5 hurricanes.
BioBlend is a full-service environmental consulting company that provides services related to environmental assessment, remediation of petroleum, PCB, and chlorinated solvent contamination, ecological services, compliance monitoring, and more. It has experience using proprietary treatment technologies like activated metal treatment systems and emulsified zero valent iron to remediate contamination from sites in situ. BioBlend's staff includes professionals with expertise in engineering, geology, and environmental science.
BioBlend is a full-service environmental consulting company that provides services related to environmental assessment, remediation of petroleum, PCB, and chlorinated solvent contamination, ecological services, compliance monitoring, and more. It has experience using proprietary treatment technologies like activated metal treatment systems and emulsified zero valent iron to remediate contamination from sites in situ. BioBlend's staff includes professionals with expertise in engineering, geology, and environmental science.
The document discusses a company that provides sustainable solutions through innovative technologies related to concrete, infrastructure, buildings, and more. The company's strategic objectives are to integrate these technologies into comprehensive development solutions, scale the total solution for widespread use, and deliver customized solutions for each project. Their mission is to apply the most transformative and versatile technologies to build the most sustainable and affordable communities.
PanelSystem is designed for the fastest possible means to build a structure that is capable of high performance far beyond conventional construction. The roof system is engineered for 200 mph winds, the walls are R30 minimum, assembly requires a few hand tools with as few as two people. GigaPanels extreme performance \'green\' building steel panel homes truly push the building envelope on performance and sustainability. These easy to Green Pre-Fab units are ideal for any location, easy to ship and ready to build house kits for convenient, home long-term occupancy or emergency shelters.
The document summarizes information about various types of rubber, sealants, and their markets. It discusses Buna N rubber, its properties and manufacturing process. It also outlines EPDM rubber, its increasing demand, properties, manufacturing and applications. Additionally, it covers vinyl rubber known as EVA including its market needs, properties, manufacturing and applications. Finally, it briefly mentions various types of sealants like acoustic sealants, firestop barrier sealants, polyisobutylene asphalts, non-curing butyl sealant and their applications and pricing.
This document introduces Nuform Building Technologies' CONFORM insulated concrete form system. CONFORM allows builders to construct durable, energy efficient concrete walls that are corrosion resistant and require minimal maintenance. The precut forms interconnect on site for quick assembly. CONFORM walls can be solid concrete or insulated. Insulated walls provide better thermal efficiency and moisture protection than traditional construction. Various commercial and residential projects around the world have used CONFORM to withstand hurricanes and tropical conditions.
EcoChemistries provides sustainable solutions for manufacturing, buildings, infrastructure, coatings, lighting, IT and energy using innovative technologies. Its strategic objectives are to integrate these technologies into comprehensive development solutions, scale the total solution for widespread use, and deliver customized solutions for each project. The company aims to apply the most transformative technologies to build the world's most sustainable and affordable communities.
The document discusses B-earth, a company that produces environmentally-friendly coatings. It summarizes B-earth's products and their benefits, including durability, environmental qualities with low VOC and no heavy metals, and long-term cost savings. It also outlines B-earth's vision to establish modular factories that provide job training and economic opportunities while producing coatings in a sustainable manner. The factories would utilize shipping containers and rammed earth construction, and incorporate permaculture and renewable energy.
The document discusses developing energy efficient building envelopes, specifically for roofs and walls. It covers the importance of insulation for energy conservation and compliance with the Energy Conservation Building Code. Various insulation materials like XPS, PUF and EPS are compared based on criteria like thermal performance, moisture absorption and durability. Prescriptive insulation requirements for roofs and walls as per ECBC are outlined. Different roof and wall systems using insulation are presented, highlighting how insulation reduces heat transfer and improves energy efficiency of building envelopes.
Moving Towards More Energy Efficient Wood Frame Building EnclosuresRDH Building Science
The document discusses new energy efficiency requirements for building enclosures under Section 9.36 of the 2012 National Building Code of Canada. It focuses on highly insulated wood-frame wall assemblies. The key points are:
1) Section 9.36 introduces minimum effective R-values for walls, roofs, floors and maximum U-values for windows/doors based on climate zone.
2) Achieving higher effective R-values means moving beyond standard batt insulation in 2x6 walls to approaches like insulated sheathing, spray foam, or exterior/split rigid insulation.
3) Proper placement of insulation and details that minimize thermal bridging are important to meet effective R-value targets and code requirements.
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During the budget session of 2024-25, the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced the “solar Rooftop scheme,” also known as “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.” It is a subsidy offered to those who wish to put up solar panels in their homes using domestic power systems. Additionally, adopting photovoltaic technology at home allows you to lower your monthly electricity expenses. Today in this blog we will talk all about what is the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. How does it work? Who is eligible for this yojana and all the other things related to this scheme?
2. • Raw polystyrene beads are molded into one
of two basic forms.
• Block systems simply stack and
interlock-almost like big Lego’s.
• Panel systems are held a
constant distance apart by a
series of plastic ties.
Today there are more than
70 manufacturers of
Insulating Concrete
Forms. Buyer Beware!!!
3. Post & Beam, Waffle, Panel
Seismic Zone Considerations…
4. Solid Value & Comfort
The Stabilizing Effect of Thermal
Mass
Polystyrene
Inside
Outside 72 F
38 F to
95 F Concrete
*The equivalent R-value for the form and concrete mass combined is approximately
R40.
5. CONCRETE HISTORY
Frank Lloyd Wright –
• “My buildings will last at least 300 years!”
• Began using concrete as early as 1889.
• Concrete is “so flexible and simple as to be almost
unbelievable.”
6. CONCRETE HISTORY
Thomas Edison –
• Believed that “concrete was the material that would
revolutionize housing”.
• Felt concrete would build cost effective homes.
• In 1908, he built 11 homes similar to this model.
7. What Homebuyers Want:
• Comfort
• Quiet
• Energy Savings
• Healthy Indoor
Air
• Durability
• Resale Value
8. What Builders Can Offer:
• Improved Safety
• Healthy Indoor Environment
• Energy Efficient
• Increased Durability
• Long Term Affordability (Low
Maint. Energy Costs)
• Resale Value
• Improved Comfort
• Intentional Ventilation
9. H ig h P e rfo rm a n c e W a lls
In su la tin g • E n e r g y S a v in g s
• D isa ste r R e sista n c e
C o n c re te • H e a lth y In d o o r A ir
• S o u n d R e d u c tio n
F o rm • E n v ir o n m e n ta lly
R e sp o n sib le
A d v a n ta g e s : • In su r a n c e S a v in g s
• R e sa le V a lu e
10. Peace and Quiet
An ICF structure is peaceful and quiet, reducing sound penetration by
over 80% when compared to wood structures.
Polystyrene
Sound Concrete
sound
STC Rating of 50 VS 33 for a Stick built wall system
11. Savings
Reduction of energy costs-National
study
– Space heating - 44%
– Space cooling - 32%
House insurance discounts are
available in many locations
Source: PCA Technical Brief #1
12. An Additional Advantage
Better resale value
According to a 1998 Appraisal Journal
article, energy efficiency improves resale value
The study found that for every $1 reduction in
annual fuel bills, the resale value of a home is
increased by $10 to $25
Example: If your savings were $400 per
year, then your home would sell for $4,000 to
$10,000 more than a conventionally built home
Source: 10/98 Issue of Appraisal Journal Quarterly by Appraisal Institute
17. Performance = $avings
R-Value A wood framed wall would
+ have to be insulated to a
Thermal level exceeding R50 in
Mass
many cases, in order to
+
Controlled Air perform at a level
Infiltration /
Exfiltration
equivalent to an ICF
PERFORMANCE wall.
50. Savings
Summary:
• Insurance discounts as high as
25%.
on-going savings for the life of the home.
• Energy consumption savings of 44% for heating, and 32%
for cooling.
This can add up to huge lifetime savings!
• Labor hours are drastically reduced.
The material is extremely lightweight, requiring less effort to
lift, move, place or cut. Eliminates other building steps.
51. Single Family Residential
Summary:
• Home Buyers have Wants and Objectives
• With ICF, Builders can satisfy Buyers
Wants.
• ICF Homes EXCEED Expectations and
can translate to higher profits for builders
and savings for the owners.
52. Commercial/Multifamily
Residential
• Energy Savings
• Fire Ratings
• Structural Envelope
• Building Flexibility
• Code Approvals
• Compatibility with Commercial Designs
• Speed
53. Demand for durability and energy performance
is growing. ICF technology is a proven
building system.
When compared with other building
materials, concrete is a responsible, wise
choice for sustainable development.
61. SS Credit 6:
Stormwater Design
• Design project site to
maintain natural
stormwater flows
Pervious Concrete – Whole site considered for
credit
• Pervious/permeable
concretes are one part
of solution
• Also landscaping,
existing native
vegitation etc.
62. Hard pavement collects runoff and sends it downstream.
Concentrated Runoff is created.
Pervious pavement keeps rainfall on site
by Infiltration & Dispersion
No Runoff is created.
63. Pervious Concrete creates
A Micro-ecosystem
Water-held by capillary tension
Oil & Hydrocarbons held
& Digested by microbes
Oil does not come out the bottom
HUGE surface area
64. Water Filtration
Pollutant Removal of Pervious Pavement (%)
Pollutant Pollutant Removal
Total Suspended Solids 95%
Total Phosphorous 65%
Total Nitrogen 82%
Nitrous Oxides N/A
Metals 98-99%
Bacteria N/A
http://www.stormwatercenter.net/Assorted%20Fact%20Sheets/Tool6_Stormwater_Practices/Infiltration%20Practice/Porous%20Pavement.htm
68. Designing & Specifying A Pervious Concrete
Pavement Structure
• ACI 5221-08
• Define loading condition
• Assess soil support value
• Select thickness based on flexural
strength (MR=375 psi)
• Check against overweight loading
– ½” thickness increase can increase
strength and life expectancy by 33% to
50%
69. Storage Capacity
Storage capacity typically governs design
Depends on porosity of pervious pavement and
subbase
1” of pavement with 15% porosity can store
0.15”
1” of #67 stone base with 40% porosity can store
0.40”
4” pavement on 6” subbase can store 3” of rain
Porosity depends on level of compaction
Pre-construction test to establish porosity vs.
unit weight
71. NRMCA Qualified
Contractors:
• They have the right equipment
• They understand this concrete is a
stormwater management tool
• Trained & Certified Contractors know
how to get the correct results with “no-
fines” materials.
77. Do You Think You Might Have Water Issues?
Do You Know You’ll Have Water Issues?
What To Do?
• Assess the expected severity of the
problem.
• Work with your concrete supplier in ideas
on mitigating the problem.
78. Idea #1 On Mitigating The
Problem
Upgrade the concrete mix design
– Add Air Entrainment
– Add Fly Ash
– Add a water reducing admixture or high range
water reducer
– Use a low water/ cement ratio concrete mix
– Add fibers
80
79. Idea #2 On Mitigating The
Problem
Stego Wrap Vapor Barrier / Retarder
10 or 15 mill welded barrier - Stego
81
86. • Time slot
• Account name & Contact info.
• Complete address
• 2” slump!! Fairly Dry
• No pumping necessary
• Clean up load of 3 yards will finish my
job with a little left in the truck.
87. Scheduling
• 1st Round Firm orders
• Will call order reasoning:
Weather Pending?
Inspection Pending?
Pump Hold?
88. Order Quantity
• Exact yardage: (Supplier will follow & plan
accordingly)
• Plus Order: 18+ 3 trucks
• Add on Order: 50+ not over 70 yds.
89. Additional Service Fees
• Minimum load
• Minimum color load
• Unload time: avg. 10 min per yd.
• $10.00/min exceeding
• Truck wait charges possible
90. Ideal Ready Mix- Customer Article
Concrete Contractor Magazine
• Plan your job
• Take pride in your work
• Pay bills on time
• Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
• Loyalty counts