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and Roofs. for Concrete Floors. Lightweight Forming System. Lightweight Forming System. for Concrete Floors and Roofs. The fast, flexible and safe method to build a concrete floor or roof that saves labor, time and money. Patented Process. Steel Beams.
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and Roofs for Concrete Floors Lightweight Forming System
Lightweight Forming System for Concrete Floors and Roofs
The fast, flexible and safe method to build a concrete floor or roof that saves labor, time and money
Patented Process • Steel Beams • Furring Strips • Self-supporting
Patented Process • Integrated, Utility Chases
“I believed there was a better way, so I invented one.”Piero Cretti In 1978, Piero Cretti, inventor of Insul-Deck, created a system to fill the need for a strong, versatile floor that was easy to install.
Strength, Security, Structural Integrity and Flexibility Insul-Deck is a new way to build, combining the strength, security and structural integrity of concrete with the flexibility of lightweight expanded polystyrene forms.
Self-Supporting Joist-and-Deck The result is a self-supporting joist-and-deck forming system that provides the maximum strength of a reinforced concrete deck with minimal materials and labor.
Residential and Commercial Advantages Architects recognize the wide array of design flexibility possible with Insul-Deck.
Residential and Commercial Advantages • Contractors — both commercial and residential — have discovered advantages of building with Insul-Deck. • Provides the maximum strength of reinforced concrete with a minimum of materials, labor and time
Residential and Commercial Advantages It’s comparable in cost to conventional concrete construction.
High Performance You should demand the performance only Insul-Deck can deliver, especially given the high cost of energy and an increasing demand for improving the workplace environment.
Cost-Effective Insul-Deck offers a unique and cost-effective solution for all of your commercial and upscale residential needs.
Environmentally Responsible Insul-Deck is also the environmentally responsible answer. Insul-Deck is qualified for “LEAD” Energy Program credits.
Satisfaction Guaranteed What’s more, we remain dedicated to improving our product based on the latest research and development. I guarantee you will be completely satisfied with Insul-Deck. It has inspired architects and made floor and roof construction easier for thousands of contractors worldwide. Florence, KY Manufacturing Facility
Delivered Ready To Install • Comes precut to specified length(s) • Staged for quick assembly • No on-site scrap generated
Lightweight System Doesn’t Require A Crane • Eliminates need for heavy material handling equipment • Ideal for difficult sites and conditions
Uses Less Labor • Two laborers can install floors • Installed in an average of one square foot per minute.
Integrated Utility Chases, Steel Beams and Furring Strips • Unique, patented manufacturing process • Any finish can be attached to the integral steel furring strips. • The thickness of the galvanized steel strips are 1/32" with a spacing of 12 inches on center. • Unique, patented manufacturing process • Any finish can be attached to the integral steel furring strips. • Unique, patented manufacturing process • Unique, patented manufacturing process • Any finish can be attached to the integral steel furring strips. • The thickness of the galvanized steel strips are 1/32" with a spacing of 12 inches on center. • Exposed furring strips (inset) are ready for dry wall installation.
User-Friendly Design • Rebar reinforces each joist. • Specifications and load factors available for a variety of designs • Steel mesh reinforces surface. • Panels form a 5” wide concrete T-beam.
User-Friendly Design • Tongue-and-groove panels
Makes Jobs Easier For Electricians, Plumbers & Other Subcontractors • Polystyrene can be removed, allowing for larger utility runs. • Utilities are easy to install in the premolded access chases.
Bottom-Line Benefits for Contractors • Spend less time on the job site • Don’t have to cut material to size • Takes labor-intensive, skill-intensive tasks out of the picture
Bottom-Line Benefits for Contractors • Just set the forms, install shoring and pour concrete • Improves job site safety • With premolded access chases, utilities are easy to install.
Satisfaction For Distributors • Performs for contractors • No inventory • Direct from the factory to the job site • Delivered pre-engineered, precut and pre-labeled • Backed with on-time support services
The Distributor’s Advantage • Technical experts on hand • Easy to specify, purchase and install • Project drawings illustrate rebar placement and shoring support. • Easy for an engineer to review and approve
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