
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 than 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. As a result, you will have happier clients, fewer callbacks, increased profitability, and a growing, dynamic new
source of business. 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 steel form for the construction of super-insulated concrete walls. 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 10" galvanized steel furring strip is anchored 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.
BASIC TECHNICAL DATA |
LENGTH .....48" |
CONCRETE VOLUME (6"/8").....13.5/10 per yard |
HEIGHT..... 16" |
THERMAL MASS (6"/8")....56/76 psf |
WIDTH (6" core/8" core).....9.25"/11" |
AIR INFILTRATION.....1/4 of stud wall |
SURFACE AREA..... 5.33 Sq. Ft. |
SOUND CLASS.....48 with 1/2" drywall |
WEIGHT OF FORM .....5 lbs. |
FLAME SPREAD INDEX.....Less than 10 |
R-VALUE OF EPS..... 4.17/inch |
SMOKE DEVELOPMENT INDEX.....Less than 300 |
AVE. EPS THICKNESS (6"/8")..... 4.8/50. in. |
FLASH IGNITION TEMP.....700ºF |
CODE ACCEPTANCE
Polysteel was the first EPS Form to receive National Code Approval from the National Evaluation Service (NER-515), under the
combined authority of BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI. Polysteel is also approved in Canada (CCMC No. 12638R). |
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