Insulated Concrete Form Blast and Ballistic Protection Buildings Polysteel UK
Polysteel UK manufacturer insulated concrete forms ICF that have been tested to withstand a force of 50 pounds of TNT. Insulated concrete forms have been used to construct the Allied Command Centre in Afghanistan.
You would imagine that to be this strong such a system would be difficult to use and limited in design flexibility. This is not the case. Insulated concrete forms are used extensively in new build homes and commercial properties.
Curves, zigzags and arches are all possible and compared with block or timber frame construction you have equal if not greater design flexibility.
As well as design flexibility insulated concrete forms make for more energy efficient homes with a U-value as low as 0.22. This is well below both the current Part L Building Regulations requirement for energy efficiency and the proposed regulations for 2005.
PolySteel are manufacturers of the first insulated concrete form system to pass the rigors of a 4-hour fire test without the addition of any wall coverings required to assist in its performance.
The expanded polystyrene construction provides a superior barrier to the sounds and noises of the outside environment and a reduction in reactions to respiratory allergies. The effects of hay fever, asthma and other airborne allergies can be greatly alleviated as a direct result of the reduced leakage of outside air, which brings dust, pollens and other pollutants.
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think about how secure this will make you feel if your home was built from the same material.
To learn more about our Insulated concrete forms and the benefits for new build construction please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you would like to have a chat about your new home built from insulated concrete forms please telephone 08703 822229.
PolySteel UK Limited
26 Malmesbury Rd
Kingsditch Trading Estate
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 9PL
http://www.polysteel.co.uk/
