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POLYCRETE® BIG BLOCK 1600

NEW UNBREAKABLE AND GREEN SYSTEM

Description  Features and Benefits  Specifications  Available Sizes  Technical Data


Product Description


Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) systems for concrete building solution have evolved over the last two decades. The new Polycrete® Big Block ICF system introduces a revolutionary solution with its sturdiness, performance and fast installation.

The Polycrete® Big Block ICF system is manufactured with a reinforcing steel mesh embedded within the expanded polystyrene (EPS). This steel wire mesh incorporated within the EPS panel results in extreme strength and unmatched wall stability.

The Polycrete® Big Block ICF is the largest on the market. At 16 square feet of wall, its large size and simple design result in a fast and economical installation process.

The Polycrete® Big Block ICF product is the only system on the market that resist to a lateral pressure of 1600 lbs/sq ft (75kPa) during concrete pour.

It brings incomparable performances for ICF installation and concrete pour, but also a significant energy saving. The Big Block is definitively adding values as it gives security, durability, quietness and comfortable buildings.

All materials used in a Polycrete® ICF wall bring thermal insulation performances above all required standards.


Features and Benefits


The specifications are for 6" concrete walls with interior and exterior sidings.

  • Permanent insulating formwork
  • Embedded wire mesh reinforcement
  • Steel stripping for attachment
  • Environmentally friendly
  • High Insulating Value 6" wall = R-28
  • Easy to install
  • Foldable
  • Designed to be used for residential, commercial and industrial buildings
  • Accepts all exterior siding types such as stucco, acrylic system, brick veneer, vinyl, aluminum and many other
  • The assembly ties system doesn’t obstruct the flow of concrete during pouring
  • Will resists to a lateral pressure of 1600 pounds per sq. ft. (75kPa) during concrete pour
  • Offers no limit in design, height or thickness of wall


Product Specifications


The specifications are for 6" concrete walls with interior and exterior sidings.

  • Thermal efficiency: R-28
  • Soundproofing: STC 60
  • Fire resistance: 3 hours
  • Durability:
    • Reinforced concrete construction
    • Resists earthquakes and tornados
    • Environmentally friendly
    • Energy savings
  • Type II expanded polystyrene
  • Metal fastening strip
  • Coverage per block: 16 square feet (1,49 sq. m.)
  • Packaging: 16 per bundle
  • Polycrete® scaffolding and corners for installation


Available Sizes


  • Block height: 24" (61 cm). 12" (30 cm) also available.
  • Block length: 96" (244cm)
  • EPS thickness:
    • 2 ½" or 1 ¾" (6,4cm or 4,45cm)
  • Concrete thickness:
    • 5 ⅝" (143mm)
    • 7 ⅝" (194mm)
    • 9 ⅝" (245mm)
    • 11 ⅝" (295mm)
    • custom thickness upon request


Technical data: Typical physical properties of EPS insulation
Physical properties


Physical properties Imperial S. SI System ASTM Test EPS Type II
Thermal resistance:
R value at 75°F (24°C)
for 1 inch thickness (25 mm)
sq.ft. °F hre
BTU
m² °C
W
C-518
C-177
4,0 min.
(0,70)min.
Compressive strength
(min) at 10% distortion
lb/sq.in.
or psi
(kPa) D-1621 16
110
Bending strength (min) lb/sq.in.
or psi
(kPa) C-203 35
240
Dimensional stability:
% of linear change (max)
% % D-2126 1,5
Coefficient of thermal expansion (max) in./in./°F (mm/mm/°C) D-696 3,5 x 10-5
(6 x 10-5C-1)
Water vapor permeability (max) Perm (ng/Pa.s.m²) E-96 3,5
200
Water absorption (max) % % D-2842 4
Effective temperature range:
Continuous
Intermittent

°F
°F

(°C)
(°C)

-
-

167 (75)
180 (82)
Flame spread rating - - (CAN/ULC S102,2 M) <140
Smoke developed - - (CAN/ULC S102,2 M) <380
Capillarity - - - Nil