Fiber Composite
Connectors are vastly superior to
steel rods in sandwich wall panels.
They are non-corrosive and possess
low thermal conductivity eliminating
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Insulated
concrete sandwich – insulation
placed between two layers of concrete
as one monolithic element -dramatically
decreases the rate at which energy
moves through the wall making the
envelope more efficient.
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Insulation
Prep for Prison cell before pouring
concrete into form
www.opmg.com
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Prisons,
Jails, Juvenile Detention , Dormitory
& School Facility Projects
with
insulated exterior walls
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DID YOU KNOW
:
Exterior walls of
a cell can be subjected to surface
temperatures from –50°F
to 150°F and beyond.
Cell spaces are
higher in relative humidity and
are more open to mold development
than traditional spaces.
ASHRAE 90.1-1999
mandates minimum requirements for
the energy-efficient design of correctional
facilities including the insulation
performance of the exterior walls.
Independant
tests conducted by the U.S. Dept.
of Energy concluded that:
- a)
Solid concrete allows energy to
move through the wall 300 times
faster than insulation.
- b)
Use of steel rod connections cause
energy to move through wall 1700
times faster
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- c) These
same tests concluded that 60%
of the original material R-value
will be lost due to these types
of thermal bridges
Enhanced
Thermal Performance:
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- Thermal mass storage
made available by the concrete wythes
result in significantly higher “effective
R-values” – as referenced
in ASHRAE 90.1-1999
-- Consistent thermal
control means smaller HVAC equipment
and less energy consumption
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-A properly insulated concrete sandwich
wall can perform over 200% better
than the purchased R-value making
it over 300% more energy efficient
than conventional building methods
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The
proprietary extrusion process and
polystyrene resin used to produce
STYROFOAM® brand insulation
creates a closed cell component
that contains no gaps or voids.
Because of this, the rigid board
insulation resists all forms of
moisture penetration, including
water vapor transmission. In addition
to possessing high thermal resistance
and high compressive strength, STYROFOAM®
brand insulation is environmentally
friendly and recyclable in areas
where such programs and facilities
exist.
Advantages
include:
- Flexibility
of design options
- Continuity of thermal barrier
- Stability of thermal properties
- Construction Efficiency
- Highest level of security –
both sides
- Interior space quality –
moisture-free
- Fire endurance
- Enhanced thermal performances
See
www.thermomass.com
for insulation manufacturer information
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Inherent
Design Efficiency
repetition of precast components
offers great economy
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Smart
Construction Scheduling-
single source provider eliminates
hassles and delays while allowing
other trades to work on the building
as soon as one section is erected. |
All-Weather
Construction
that guarantees smooth and reliable
scheduling Significant Savings
on interim financing (due to reduced
construction time) |
