FLEXX-BLOCK® INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS

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FLEXX-BLOCK® INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS
FLEXX-BLOCK® INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS
SPECIFICATION SHEET
This document is intended for general information purposes only regarding specifications for Flexx-Block® Insulated
Concrete Forms by Lite-Form® Technologies.
1. Pro du ct De scri pti o n
Flexx-Block is an insulating concrete forming system, which consists of two flame-resistant expanded polystyrene
(EPS) foam boards separated by polypropylene webs.
The EPS boards are 51mm (2”) thick, which gives a total total thickness of 102mm (4”) of EPS.
The webs separate the EPS boards to form 102mm (4”), 152mm (6”), 203mm (8”), 254mm (10”), and 305mm (12”)
cavities, which creates the concrete wall thicknesses.
The webs are spaced every 152mm (6”) on center horizontally and 406mm (16”) on center vertically, and contain a
32mm (1.25”) wide furring strip that extends within 6mm (.25”) to the top and bottom of each block. The furring
strips facilitate fasteners for attachment of both exterior and interior finishes.
2. Desi gn/ Pe rform a nce of Flexx- Block ®
Test Description
R-Value (Thermal Resistance) per inch (per
25.4mm)
Water Absorption
Water Vapor Permeance
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Dimensional Stability
Density
Limiting Oxygen Index
Formaldehyde Emission
Fungi Resistance
Flame Spread Rating
Smoke Developed Rating
Sound Transmission
Result
R 4.13
0.21%
1.64
perm
25 psi
51psi
0.60%
1.65pcf
31.00%
NONE
NONE
<25
<450
STC 53
Pass/Fail
Criteria
Referenced
Standard
Min. R 4.00
Max. 3.0%
ASTM C518
ASTM D2842
Max. 3.5 perm
Min. 15 psi
Min. 35 psi
Max. 2.0%
Min. 1.35pcf
Min. 24.0%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
ASTM E96
ASTM D1621 & C165
ASTM C203
ASTM D2126
ASTM C1622, C303
ASTM D2863
AATTC-112
ASTM G21
ASTM E84
ASTM E84
ASTM E90
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FlexxBlock Detail Drawings
FB08-01 - 8” FlexxBlock Section with Molded Corner
FB08RC - 8” Right and Left Corner Blocks
FB06RC - 6” Right and Left Corner Blocks
FB04RC - 4” Right and Left Corner Blocks
FB08MC - 8” Molded Corner
FB06MC - 6” Molded Corner
FB04MC - 4” Molded Corner
BL - Brickledge including Height Adjuster
8” to 6” - 8” to 6” Foundation Detail with Standard Floor
8” to 6” - 8” to 6” Foundation Detail with LiteDeck Floor
8” to 4” - 8” to 4” Foundation Detail with Standard Floor
8” to 4” - 8” to 4” Foundation Detail with LiteDeck Floor
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DETAIL A-1
3'
4'
1'
8"
A-1
1'-4"
LEFT CORNER
RIGHT CORNER
FlexxBlock
®
Copyright 2013 ©
2'
Lite-Form Technologies
1950 West 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Tel: 800-551-3313
Fax: 402-241-4435
www.liteform.com
DUE TO VARIANCES IN LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS ALL DETAILS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH SUCH LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDLESS OF DETAIL CONSTRUCTION SHOWN IN DRAWING.
LITE-FORM TECHNOLOGIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE INFORMATION SHOWN WITHOUT NOTICE.
8" Right and Left Corner Detail
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CAK
03/13/13
DETAIL NO:
REVISION DATE:
SCALE:
Not to Scale
8"
DETAIL A-1
3'-2"
4'
1'-2"
6"
2'
LEFT CORNER
RIGHT CORNER
1'-4"
FlexxBlock
®
Copyright 2013 ©
Lite-Form Technologies
1950 West 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Tel: 800-551-3313
Fax: 402-241-4435
www.liteform.com
DUE TO VARIANCES IN LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS ALL DETAILS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH SUCH LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDLESS OF DETAIL CONSTRUCTION SHOWN IN DRAWING.
LITE-FORM TECHNOLOGIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE INFORMATION SHOWN WITHOUT NOTICE.
6" Right and Left Corner Detail
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CAK
03/13/13
DETAIL NO:
REVISION DATE:
SCALE:
6"
Not to Scale
DETAIL A-1
4'-0"
4"
1'-0"
LEFT CORNER
RIGHT CORNER
1'-4"
FlexxBlock
Copyright 2013 ©
®
Lite-Form Technologies
1950 West 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Tel: 800-551-3313
Fax: 402-241-4435
www.liteform.com
DUE TO VARIANCES IN LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS ALL DETAILS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH SUCH LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDLESS OF DETAIL CONSTRUCTION SHOWN IN DRAWING.
LITE-FORM TECHNOLOGIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE INFORMATION SHOWN WITHOUT NOTICE.
4" Right and Left Corner Detail
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CAK
02/27/14
REVISION DATE:
SCALE:
Not to Scale
DETAIL NO: FB04RC (LC)
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FlexxBlock Specifications
General Specifications
Physical Properties of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene)
CSI Specification : FlexxBlock Insulated Concrete Forms
Material Safety Data Sheet on EPS (Expandable Polystyrene)
General Specifications
Flexx-Block® ICF Wall System
General Specifications
Flexx-Block®
Overall Dimension
16” x 48”
Form Wall Thickness, per side
2 inches
Number of Ties
8 per block
Attachment Rails or Tabs
continuous - 6” OC
Pull Out Strength of Tie
175 lb
In-Wall Bracing Optional
Horiz. every 4’
Concrete Core Size
4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”
R-Value - Form only by test
R-18
R-Value - Form and 8” Concrete Wall,
by calculation
R-23
Fire Rating
4”
6”
8”
STC (Sound Transmission Class)
8” Concrete Wall by Calculation
1 Hour
3 Hours
4 Hours
53
Accessories
Brickledge Block
Height Adjuster
Scaffold Bracket
Y
Y
Optional
Assembly Hardware
90 Degree Corner Tie
45 Degree Corner Tie
T-Intersection Tie
Custom Corner Tie
Corner Lock
Block Lock
Full Tie
Half Tie
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Type
XIII
Minimum Density pcf
1.60 pcf
Fire-resistant Bead
YES
Flame Spread, max. 6”
Less than 20
Smoke Development
Less than 300
Compressive Strength, psi
20
Flexural Strength, psi
45
Water Vapor Permeance, (max.)
1.5 max.
Maximum Dimen. Stability % change
2.0% max.
Absorption by Volume, (max.)
<0.5
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Physical Properties of EPS
Type I
(1#)
Specification Reference (ASTM-C578-95)
Property:
Units
ASTM Test
Density, Min.
(pcf)
C303 or
D1622
Thermal Conductivity
"K Factor"
BTU/(hr)
(sqft)(°F/in)
C177 or
C518
Thermal Resistance
"R Value"
One inch
thickness
C177 or
C518
Compressive
@ xx% deflection
psi
Type IX
(2#)
1.15
1.35
1.80
@ 25 °F
0.238
0.227
0.217
0.208
@ 40 °F
0.250
0.238
0.227
0.217
@ 75 °F
0.277
0.263
0.250
0.238
@ 25 °F
4.20
4.40
4.60
4.80
@ 40 °F
4.00
4.20
4.40
4.60
@ 75 °F
3.60
3.80
4.00
4.20
Type I
(1#)
Units
Type II
(1 1/2#)
0.90
Strength Properties
Property:
Type VIII
(1 1/4#)
Type VIII
(1 1/4#)
Type II
(1 1/2#)
Type IX
(2#)
ASTM Test
D1621
@ 1/2%
3.5
4.3
6.0
8.0
@ 1%
7.0
8.5
12.0
16.0
@ 5%
8.0
11.0
12.0
20.0
@ 10%
10.0
13.0
15.0
25.0
Flexural
psi
C203
25
32
40
55
Tensile
psi
D1623
16
17
18
23
Shear
psi
D732
18
23
26
33
Shear Modulus
psi
---
280
370
460
600
Modulus of Elasticity
psi
---
180
250
320
460
Long-Term Load
2.1
3.3
4.5
7.0
Short-Term Load
4.0
5.0
5.9
9.1
Rolling Loads
8.0
10.0
11.8
18.2
Allowable
Compressive
Stress
psi
.
Young's modulus
psi
.
.
573
739
1000
1449
Modulus of
Subgrade
Reaction
[k],pci
.
.
200
240
280
460
Poisson's Ratio
[v]
.
.
.086
.103
.126
.165
Coefficient of
Friction
.
.
.
0.5-0.7
0.5-0.7
0.5-0.7
0.5-0.7
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Type I
(1#)
Moisture Resistance
Type VIII
(1 1/4#)
Type II
(1 1/2#)
Type IX
(2#)
Property:
Units
ASTM Test
Water Vapor Permeance,
max. perm.
Perms
(ng/Pa•s•m²)
E 96
.
5.0
(287)
3.5
(201)
3.5
(201)
2.0
(115)
Absorption by Volume, max.
%
C272
.
< 4.0
< 3.0
< 3.0
< 2.0
Capillarity
---
---
.
None
None
None
None
Buoyancy
lbs/ft³
.
.
60
60
60
60
Type I
(1#)
Type VIII
(1 1/4#)
Type II
(1 1/2#)
Type IX
(2#)
.
0.000035
0.000035
0.000035
0.000035
Long-Term
167
167
167
167
Intermittent
180
180
180
180
Other Properties
Property:
Units
ASTM Test
Coeff. of Thermal Expansion
in./(in) (°F)
D696
Max. Service Temperature
°F
---
Flame Spread max. 6"
UL® (BRYX)
20
20
20
20
Smoke Development
UL® (BRYX)
300
300
300
300
All values based on data from Huntsman Chemical Corporation, Styrochem International, NOVA Chemical
Corporation and BASF Corporation.
Federal Trade Commision Ruling: Use the 75 F R-Value when calculating R-Values for residential
construction.
Design Considerations:
•
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DO NOT COMPARE polyisocyanurate conditioned R-Values by RIC-TIMA and PIMA to EPS RValues by ASTM C-578.
ASK for a 20 year 100% R-Value Warranty.
Flammability: Like many construction materials, EPS is combustible. It should not be exposed to
flame or other ignition sources. Current model building code requirements should be met for
adequate protection or seperation from occupied areas.
Water Absorption Properties: EPS water absorption is low. Moisture takes the path of least
resistance and travels around individual beads rather than through them; the non-interconnecting
cell structure prevents capillary absorption.
Water Vapor Transmission: EPS has low permeability but is not considered a vapor barrier.
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LITE-FORM TECHNOLOGIES
SECTION 03 11 19
FLEXX-BLOCK®
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMING (ICF)
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
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Comply with the requirements for Division 1.
Supply & installation of insulated concrete forms, installation of reinforcing steel and placement of concrete
within formwork.
Adequate bracing and falsework shall be provided by the Installing Contractor to comply with all applicable
Codes.
1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
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Furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment to perform the installation of Lite-Form Insulated Concrete
Form Wall System as manufactured by Lite-Form Technologies, 1950 West 29th Street, South Sioux City,
NE. 68776. (800) 551-3313.
Furnish all labor to include placement of reinforcing steel within forms, placement of concrete into forms,
and final cleanup.
1.03 PRODUCTS SUPPLIED BUT NOT SPECIFIED OR INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION
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•
EPS compatible modified bituminous sheet waterproofing membrane.
EPS compatible parge coat.
1.04 PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT SPECIFIED OR SUPPLIED UNDER THIS SECTION
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Sleeves
Inserts
Anchors
Bolts
Reinforcing Steel
Window & Door Opening Bucks
Concrete
1.05 RELATED SECTIONS
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Section 03 20 00 - Concrete Reinforcing
Section 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete
Section 03 40 00 - Precast Concrete
Division 04 00 00 - Masonry
Division 05 00 00 - Metals
Division 06 00 00 - Wood, Plastics and Composites
Section 07 13 00 - Sheet Waterproofing
Section 07 24 00 - Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems
Section 07 46 00 - Siding
Division 08 00 00 - Openings
Section 09 20 00 - Plaster & Gypsum Board
1.06 ALTERNATES
•
Materials shall be only as specified in Paragraphs 1.02 & 2.02 as per Manufacturer specified in Paragraph
2.01. No alternate materials shall be accepted for this Section.
1.07 REFERENCES
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ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete
ACI 332 Guide to Residential Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction
ASTM C236 Steady State Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies
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ASTM C473 Physical Testing of Gypsum Board Products & Gypsum Lath
ASTM D1761 Mechanical Fasteners in Wood
ASTM E84 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
UBC 26-3 Uniform Building Code Standard Room Fire Test
1.08 DEFINITIONS
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Wall Alignment System - a form alignment & scaffold system designed for use with ICF wall systems.
Contractor Installer- An installation contractor, who has received instructional training in the installation of
Lite-Form wall systems.
Technical Advisor- A technical representative, usually an employee of Lite-Form or a Lite-Form Distributor,
who has received instructional training in the installation of Lite-Form Wall Systems and is in the capacity of
supervising an installation crew on site.
EPS- Acronym for “Expandable Polystyrene” when referencing the insulating foam component of the LiteForm ICF Wall System.
ICF- Acronym for “Insulated Concrete Form”.
Window or Door Opening Buck- a pre-manufactured or site constructed frame assembly consisting of wood
or plastic material used to frame a rough opening within the forming system that will retain concrete around
the opening. The frame can also provide for subsequent anchorage of doors and windows within the wall
assembly.
1.09 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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Insulated concrete wall form system shall consist of 2 flame resistant panels of Expandable Polystyrene
(EPS) connected by high-density polypropylene ties.
Wall system to provide min. 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, or 12” wall section (as required) at all locations throughout wall
area.
Wall system ties to provide min. 1” (25mm) wide fastening strips @6” (200mm) o/c recessed approximately
1/2” beneath the surface and clearly marked to facilitate finish fastening both interior and exterior.
Wall system to provide accurate positioning of steel within form cavity to conform to reinforcing
requirements of ACI 318.
EPS foam panels with concrete to provide min. insulation levels as noted:
4” (100 mm) Cavity Form Unit: R 21 (RSI 3.01)
6” (160 mm) Cavity Form Unit: R 24 (RSI 3.89)
8” (200 mm) Cavity Form Unit: R 24 (RSI 3.82)
10” (200 mm) Cavity Form Unit: R 24 (RSI 3.82)
12” (300 mm) Cavity Form Unit: R 24 (RSI 3.83)
EPS foam to provide maximum vapor permeation of 3.5 Perm-in. (200 ng/Pa.s.m2)
Finished wall assembly to provide min. rating of STC 53 sound attenuation performance.
1.10 SUBMITTALS
•
•
Submit relevant laboratory tests or data that validate product compliance with performance criteria specified
prior to commencement of work under this Section.
Submit copy of Manufacturer’s Product Manual
1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE
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•
•
Contractor shall engage a Lite-Form trained Contractor Installer or Technical Advisor for the duration of the
work under this Section.
Site Mock-up: If required, construct sample wall mock-up panel to include full wall system and details,
located where directed by Consultant. Panel may form part of finished work if approved by Consultant.
Contractor Installer/Technical Advisor to meet with Contractor prior to material delivery on site to coordinate provision of access, storage area, and protection of Lite-Form ICF product and spatial requirements
for form alignment placement steel storage & forming.
1.12 DELIVERY STORAGE & HANDLING
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•
Deliver products in original factory packaging, bearing identification of product, manufacturer and batch/lot
number.
Handle and store products in location to prevent damaging and soiling.
Ensure that UV protection is provided for material, should on-site storage extend beyond 30 days.
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1.13 PROJECT CONDITIONS
•
Use appropriate measures for protection and supplementary heating when required to ensure proper curing
conditions in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations if installation is carried out during periods of
weather where temperatures are below minimum specified by governing Building Code for concrete and
masonry.
1.14 COORDINATION
•
Ensure those materials listed under Sub-Section 1.03 & 1.04 are provided to Contractor Installer prior to
commencement of work under this Section.
1.15 WARRANTY
•
Contact Manufacturer for supply of written copy of specific warranties of the product
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURER
Lite-Form Technologies
1950 West 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Phone: (800) 551-3313 | Fax: (402) 241-4435
E-Mail: [email protected] | Web Page: www.liteform.com
2.02 MATERIALS
•
•
•
Insulated concrete forms shall be Lite-Form forms as manufactured by Lite-Form Technologies South Sioux
City, NE. 68776.
Insulated Concrete Forms to be supplied through Lite-Form or an authorized Lite-Form Distributor.
Substitutes and alternates will not be accepted. (See Section 1.06).
2.03 COMPONENTS
Provide Lite-Form ICF Wall System Forms as listed below as may be required for proper execution of the work:
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4”, 6”, 8", 10” & 12” Standard Form Unit
4” Core - 48”L x 8” W x 16”H
6” Core - 48"L x 10” W x 16”H
8" Core - 48"L x 12" W x 16”H
10” Core – 48”L x 14”W x 16”H
12” Core – 48”L x 16”W x 16”H
4”, 6”, 8", 10” & 12” 90 Degree Corners
6” & 8” Extended Brick Ledge
Height Adjusters in 48"Lengths x 4”H
2.04 CONCRETE
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Concrete supplied under Section 03 30 00 shall be of strength as specified by the design engineer (measured
at 28 days).
Recommended aggregate size to be 3/4” (19mm).
Recommended concrete slump is 4” to 6” +/- 1” (100 to 150mm +/- 25mm) (subject to design revision to suit
application).
2.05 REINFORCING STEEL
•
Reinforcing steel shall be as specified in Section 03 20 00 and shall be supplied under that Section for
placement by the Lite-Form Contractor Installer.
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2.06 WALL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM
•
To aid in the construction of the wall system, and to provide an adjustable device for ensuring plumbness of
the wall during construction, where appropriate, an approved alignment system (provided as an installation
component of the Lite-Form ICF System) shall be used.
2.07 WATERPROOFING
•
•
Where called for on drawings, Waterproofing shall be Peel & Stick Modified Bituminous Sheet
Waterproofing Membrane. Material to be supplied under this Section & installed as specified under Section
07 13 00 (Sheet Waterproofing).
Waterproofing material shall be EPS foam compatible.
2.08 PARGING
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•
Where called for on drawings, parging (stucco type) shall be an approved Acrylic Product. supplied under
this section and installed as specified under Section 09 20 00 (Plaster & Gypsum Board)
Alternate EIFS supplied and installed under Section 07 24 00 (Exterior Finishing Systems).
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
•
Inspect all areas included in Scope of Work to establish extent of work and verify site access conditions.
3.02 SITE VERIFICATION OF CONDITIONS
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Verify that site conditions are as set out in Part 1- General Conditions.
Examine footings installed under Section 03 30 00 are within +/-¼”(6mm) of level and that steps in footings
are 16” (425 mm) in height.
If specified, ensure reinforcing steel dowels are in place at specified centers along footing lengths
3.03 PREPARATION
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Clean all debris from top of footings prior to commencing work.
3.04 INSTALLATION
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Installation of forms to be in strict accordance with Manufacturer’s Product Manual as supplied in evidence
to contractor under Sub Section 1.10 of this Section.
The Installation Contractor shall ensure Manufacturer’s procedures for the following work are employed on
site (As outlined in the Manufacturer’s Installation Manual):
First Course Placement
Horizontal Reinforcement Placement
Successive Course Placement
Door & Window Opening Construction
Form Alignment & Scaffolding Installation
Vertical Reinforcement Placement
Pre-Concrete Placement Inspection
Concrete Placement
Alignment Assembly Removal
3.05 SERVICE PENETRATIONS
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Service penetrations (e.g.- electrical service conduits, water service pipes, air supply and exhaust ducts etc.)
shall be installed at the required locations as indicated by the appropriate trade.
Service penetrations exceeding 16” x 16” (400mm x 400mm) in area shall be reinforced.
Prior to concrete placement, install service penetration sleeves (supplied by others) at designated locations to
create voids where services can be passed through at later date.
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3.06 CLEANUP
•
Clean up and properly dispose of all debris remaining on job site related to the installation of the insulated
concrete forms.
3.07 PROTECTION
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Provide temporary coverage of installation to reduce exposure to Ultra Violet light should final finish
application be delayed longer than 60 days.
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FlexxBlock Marketing Materials
FlexxBlock Installation DVD
FlexxBlock Installation Manual
FlexxBlock Brochure
Forward and Introduction
Description of LiteDeck System
1.1 Materials
1.2 Floor/Roof Formwork Installation
1.3 Structural Engineering
1.4 Span Tables
1.5 Reinforcing Concrete
1.6 Concrete Placement
1.7 Temporary Shoring
1.8 Concentrated Loads
1.9 Maximum Ceiling Load / Steel Stud Load Capacity
1.10 Fire Resistance
1.11 Fire Performance Test w/ Drywall
1.12 Fire Performance Test w/o Drywall
1.13 Sound Transmission Class
1.14 R-Value
1.15 Impact Isolation Class
1.16 Patents
1.17 Imprints
FORWARD and INTRODUCTION
The Technical Evaluation data contained herein is provided for general information only. It
is not to be construed as engineering advice on a particular project and does not replace the
engineering judgment, interpretation or conclusions of the Engineer Of Record on a
particular project.
Tests and Reports
The tests provided herein were conducted by independent firms and facilities and are
warranted to have been done in full compliance with the codes referenced for each test.
Further related statements have been secured from information published by the firms,
organizations or associations which are referenced herein.
Local Building Codes
The Lite-Deck concrete forming system is sold throughout several building code
jurisdictions. Construction codes may be subject to various interpretations and periodic
changes. Lite-Form Technologies does not warrant that the information contained herein
complies with any specific local code or building regulation. The engineer, designer or
installer must insure that all applications of Lite-Deck forms are in compliance with the
appropriate local codes and regulations in the jurisdiction and for which the specific
applications are being used.
Errors and/or Omissions
The information contained herein could include technical or typographical errors, omissions
or other inaccuracies. Lite-Form Technologies reserves the right to make changes, corrections and/or improvements without notice. Lite-Form Technologies assumes no liability for
the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Further, Lite-Form
Technologies, its’ representatives or distributors disclaim any and all liability for damages
incurred directly or indirectly as a result of such errors, omissions or inaccuracies.
Liability
Lite-Form Technologies, its’ representatives or distributors shall not be held liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages as a result of the interpretation and
subsequent application of any information contained herein.
© 2008 Lite-Form Technologies – South Sioux City Nebraska. Lite-Deck is a registered
trademark of Lite-Form Technologies. Patent Number 6272749 and 6817150B1. Other
Patents applied for or Pending.
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Description of the LiteDeck System
LiteDeck Floor/Roof System – Stay-in-Place EPS formwork
for Concrete Construction
General: The LiteDeck System consists of interlocking rigid polystyrene foam plastic panels with inserted steel or wood
stiffeners, and is a permanent formwork for reinforced concrete joists and slab. The system is an ICF (Insulated
Concrete Form) panel for floors and roofs to be used in residential and commercial applications.
1.1 Materials:
Base Sections: This profile consists of a wire-cut expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam-plastic panel with provision for loadbearing, concrete structural joists. The sides of the panels have an interlocking configuration. Cut-outs for the metal
C-channel stiffeners are made on the bottom face of the base sections. The stiffener cut-outs are spaced 12 inches on
center. The panels can be either 24 inches or 48 inches wide by lengths as needed.
See Detail Drawings in Section 3
The foam billets used to fabricate the base sections are molded from modified, expandable polystyrene beads
that comply with Type 8 EPS classification in accordance with the latest ASTM C578 requirements. The foam plastic
has a nominal density of 1.25 lbs. pcf and has a maximum flame-spread rating of 25 and maximum smoke-density
rating of 450 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 in a thickness of 4 inches.
Top Hats: This EPS profile comes molded with 100% recycled EPS. During installation, it is attached to the top of the
base sections in order to increase the depth of the load-bearing concrete joist. The top hats come in thicknesses of 2, 4
and 6-inches by 4 foot lengths. The foam plastic has a nominal density of 1.25 lbs. pcf. EPS has a maximum flame-spread
rating of 25 and a maximum smoke-density rating of 450 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 in a thickness of 4
inches. See Detail Drawings Section 3; LD 2.3
Steel C-channel: The channels are formed from 18 gauge (0.0516”) Type G90, galvanized steel in compliance with
ASTM A653, Chemically Treated, Dry or lightly oiled. The nominal dimensions of the channels are 1 1/2” flange by 3
1/2” web with 3/8” thick return lip. The channels are inserted into the channel cutouts on the bottom face of the base
sections. To maintain the base sections in place, 3 inch self-tapping screws with plastic insulation washers are fastened
through the top face of the base section and into the stiffener.
See LiteDeck Detail Drawing Section 3; LD 2.1
LiteDeck WRS: LiteDeck WRS or Wood Rib System is developed for use with dimensional lumber in place of what
traditionally was a steel rib. LiteDeck WRS has cut outs that will accept 2x6 dimensional lumber. See the specs in the
Drawings section of this manual 6.0 for dimensions and details.
1.2 Floor/Roof Formwork Installation
Base Sections are installed over temporary shoring. Top hats are then installed on top of base sections as required by
code or design. Reinforcing steel is then installed in the joist and in the top slab. Concrete is then placed on the LiteDeck
formwork. Once the concrete reaches the required strength, the temporary shoring is removed from under the LiteDeck
form. See Installation Manual in Section 4; Marketing Materials
1.3 Structural Engineering
Structural engineering for all projects using LiteDeck formwork shall have the concrete joist engineered for the clear span
and loads to be placed on the completed concrete joist. The design shall be in compliance with applicable building code.
If the building code does not address concrete joists, the latest edition of (American Concrete Institute) ACI 318 shall be
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1.4 Span Tables (Autocad and PDF Files of these drawings are located on the enclosed CD)
Lite-Deck span tables should not be used without first securing competent advice with respect to its suitablility for any
given application. The use of the informatnion disclosed in this diagram is subject to approval by
the local building code authority. Although the information in this document is believed to be accurate, LiteForm Technologies, nor any of their employees or representatives makes any warranty, guarantee or representation, expressed for the direct or indirect damages arising from such use.
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1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
2' to 8'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
9'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
Minimum Reinforcing Steel Required For Given Span
10'
11'
12'
13'
14'
15'
Long.
Long.
Long.
Long.
Long.
Long.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
-
16'
Long.
Reinf.
Design Table Notes:
1. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
2. For 1 span condition, longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam.
3. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam.
4. Shaded cells in table reflect need for shear reinforcing in beam. Shear reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
5. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, center long. reinforcing in bottom of beam at midspan and in top beam at support.
6. Provide 3/4" minimum concrete cover to all reinforcing steel for interior exposure. Refer to the latest ACI318 for minimum clearance for other exposures.
7. Multiple span reinforcing is valid for same length spans only.
Span
Condition
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
Superimposed
Live Load
Dead
(PSF)
Load
Normal Weight Concrete = 145 lbs/ft3
Material Parameters
Concrete Strength =
3000 psi
Reinforcement Strength = 60 ksi
System 6+2
2 - #6
2 - #5
-
17'
Long.
Reinf.
Tabulated spans between 8' and 17'
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1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
2' to 8'
9'
Long. Long.
Reinf. Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
10'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #6
Minimum Reinforcing Steel Required For Given Span
11'
12'
13'
14'
15'
16'
17'
18'
Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long.
Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf.
7. Multiple span reinforcing is valid for same length spans only.
Design Table Notes:
1. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
2. For 1 span condition, longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam.
3. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam.
4. Shaded cells in table reflect need for shear reinforcing in beam. Shear reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
5. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, center long. reinforcing in bottom of beam at midspan and in top beam at support.
6. Provide 3/4" minimum concrete cover to all reinforcing steel for interior exposure. Refer to the latest ACI318 for minimum clearance for other exposures.
Span
Condition
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
Superimposed
Live Load
Dead
(PSF)
Load
Normal Weight Concrete = 145 lbs/ft3
Material Parameters
Concrete Strength =
3000 psi
Reinforcement Strength = 60 ksi
System 6+4
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #7
19'
Long.
Reinf.
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #7
20'
Long.
Reinf.
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #7
-
21'
Long.
Reinf.
Tabulated spans between 8' and 21'
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1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
2' to 8'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
9'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
10'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
Minimum Reinforcing Steel Required For Given Span
11'
12'
13'
14'
15'
16'
Long.
Long.
Long.
Long.
Long.
Long.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
Reinf.
7. Multiple span reinforcing is valid for same length spans only.
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
17'
Long.
Reinf.
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
18'
Long.
Reinf.
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #6
19'
Long.
Reinf.
Tabulated spans between 8' and 19'
Design Table Notes:
1. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
2. For 1 span condition, longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam.
3. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam.
4. Shaded cells in table reflect need for shear reinforcing in beam. Shear reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
5. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, center long. reinforcing in bottom of beam at midspan and in top beam at support.
6. Provide 3/4" minimum concrete cover to all reinforcing steel for interior exposure. Refer to the latest ACI318 for minimum clearance for other exposures.
Span
Condition
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
Superimposed
Dead
Live Load
(PSF)
Load
Normal Weight Concrete =145 lbs/ft3
Material Parameters
Concrete Strength =
3000 psi
Reinforcement Strength = 60 ksi
System 8+2
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1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
7. Multiple span reinforcing is valid for same length spans only.
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #7
Minimum Reinforcing Steel Required For Given Span
2' to 8'
9'
10'
11'
12'
13'
14'
15'
16'
17'
18'
19'
20'
21'
22'
23'
Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long.
Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf.
Tabulated spans between 8' and 23'
Design Table Notes:
1. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
2. For 1 span condition, longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam.
3. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam.
4. Shaded cells in table reflect need for shear reinforcing in beam. Shear reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
5. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, center long. reinforcing in bottom of beam at midspan and in top beam at support.
6. Provide 3/4" minimum concrete cover to all reinforcing steel for interior exposure. Refer to the latest ACI318 for minimum clearance for other exposures.
Span
Condition
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
Superimposed
Live Load
Dead
(PSF)
Load
Normal Weight Concrete = 145 lbs/ft3
Material Parameters
Concrete Strength =
3000 psi
Reinforcement Strength = 60 ksi
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1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
2' to 8'
9'
Long. Long.
Reinf. Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
10'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
11'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
Minimum Reinforcing Steel Required For Given Span
12'
13'
14'
15'
16'
17'
18'
Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long.
Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf.
7. Multiple span reinforcing is valid for same length spans only.
Design Table Notes:
1. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
2. For 1 span condition, longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam.
3. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam.
4. Shaded cells in table reflect need for shear reinforcing in beam. Shear reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
5. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, center long. reinforcing in bottom of beam at midspan and in top beam at support.
6. Provide 3/4" minimum concrete cover to all reinforcing steel for interior exposure. Refer to the latest ACI318 for minimum clearance for other exposures.
Span
Condition
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
Superimposed
Live Load
Dead
(PSF)
Load
Normal Weight Concrete = 145 lbs/ft3
Material Parameters
Concrete Strength =
3000 psi
Reinforcement Strength = 60 ksi
System 10+2
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
19'
Long.
Reinf.
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
20'
Long.
Reinf.
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
21'
Long.
Reinf.
Tabulated spans between 8' and 21'
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1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
7. Multiple span reinforcing is valid for same length spans only.
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #7
Minimum Reinforcing Steel Required For Given Span
2' to 9' 10'
11'
12'
13'
14'
15'
16'
17'
18'
19'
20'
21'
22'
23'
24'
25'
Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long.
Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf.
Design Table Notes:
1. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
2. For 1 span condition, longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam.
3. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam.
4. Shaded cells in table reflect need for shear reinforcing in beam. Shear reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
5. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, center long. reinforcing in bottom of beam at midspan and in top beam at support.
6. Provide 3/4" minimum concrete cover to all reinforcing steel for interior exposure. Refer to the latest ACI318 for minimum clearance for other exposures.
Span
Condition
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
Superimposed
Live Load
Dead
(PSF)
Load
Normal Weight Concrete = 145 lbs/ft3
Material Parameters
Concrete Strength =
3000 psi
Reinforcement Strength = 60 ksi
System 10+4
Tabulated spans between 9' and 25'
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1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #4
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
7. Multiple span reinforcing is valid for same length spans only.
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #6
Minimum Reinforcing Steel Required For Given Span
2' to 8' 11'
12'
13'
14'
15'
16'
17'
18'
19'
20'
21'
22'
23'
24'
25'
26'
Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long.
Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf.
Design Table Notes:
1. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
2. For 1 span condition, longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam.
3. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam.
4. Shaded cells in table reflect need for shear reinforcing in beam. Shear reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
5. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, center long. reinforcing in bottom of beam at midspan and in top beam at support.
6. Provide 3/4" minimum concrete cover to all reinforcing steel for interior exposure. Refer to the latest ACI318 for minimum clearance for other exposures.
Span
Condition
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
Superimposed
Live Load
Dead
(PSF)
Load
Normal Weight Concrete = 145 lbs/ft3
Material Parameters
Concrete Strength =
3000 psi
Reinforcement Strength = 60 ksi
System 12+2
Tabulated spans between 10' and 26'
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80
80
100
100
10
10
15
15
15
15
1 - #4
1 - #4
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1 - #4
1 - #4
1 - #5
1 - #5
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1 - #5
1 - #5
1 - #6
1 - #5
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1 - #6
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1 - #6
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2 - #5
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2 - #5
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1 - #6
1 - #5
2 - #5
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2 - #6
2 - #5
7. Multiple span reinforcing is valid for same length spans only.
1 - #6
1 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
1 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
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2 - #6
2 - #5
2 - #5
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #5
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2 - #6
2 - #5
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2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #6
2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #7
2 - #7
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2 - #6
2 - #7
2 - #7
Minimum Reinforcing Steel Required For Given Span
2' to 11' 12'
13'
14'
15'
16'
17'
18'
19'
20'
21'
22'
23'
24'
25'
26'
27'
28'
29'
30'
Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long. Long.
Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf. Reinf.
Design Table Notes:
1. Design tables are for cost estimating purposes only. Final beam reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
2. For 1 span condition, longitudinal reinforcing steel only required in bottom of beam.
3. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, longitudinal reinforcing required in both top and bottom of beam.
4. Shaded cells in table reflect need for shear reinforcing in beam. Shear reinforcing to be designed by a licensed design professional in responsible charge.
5. For 2 and 3+ span conditions, center long. reinforcing in bottom of beam at midspan and in top beam at support.
6. Provide 3/4" minimum concrete cover to all reinforcing steel for interior exposure. Refer to the latest ACI318 for minimum clearance for other exposures.
Span
Condition
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
1 & 2 Span
3+ Span
Superimposed
Dead
Live Load
(PSF)
Load
Normal Weight Concrete = 145 lbs/ft3
Material Parameters
Concrete Strength =
3000 psi
Reinforcement Strength = 60 ksi
System 12+4
Tabulated spans between 11' and 30'
1.5 Reinforcing of Concrete
Placement and specifications of all reinforcing steel shall be designed in compliance with the latest editions of ACI 318
and CRSI (Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute) standards. Any variance from ACI or CRSI standards must be certified
in advance by a Structural Engineer who is licensed for the jobsite location and specifications.
1.6 Concrete Placement
Placement of concrete shall be in compliance with latest edition of ACI-614 Code (Handling) and ACI-301 and 306
Codes for cold and hot weather concrete placement. Any variance from ACI standards must be certified in advance by a
Structural Engineer who is licensed for the jobsite location and specifications.
1.7 Temporary Shoring (Complete Test Results are available on the attached Lite-Deck CD)
All Lite-Deck formwork shoring shall be designed in compliance with the latest edition of ACI347R “Guide to Formwork
for Concrete” (design chapter) using Load Table 1 as minimum requirements. Loads in Table 1 have a 2 to 1 safety factor
included. Distance between support beams under Lite-Deck steel stiffener shall be determined by capacity of vertical
shores and spacing between vertical shores. The maximum spacing between vertical shores shall be based on ASTM
E72-05 Transverse Load Test, submitted as part of this Technical Evaluation.
See Transverse Load Test: RADCO Test Report No. RAD-3860
1.8 Concentrated Loads (Complete Test Results are available on the attached Lite-Deck CD)
Maximum loads applied by foot traffic (from construction crews) to the Lite-Deck formwork shall be based on ASTM
E661-03 Concentrated load Test, submitted as part of this Technical Evaluation. As required by ASTM standard,
concentrated loads were placed on the “most vulnerable’ portion of the Lite-Deck form.
See Concentrated Load Test
RADCO Test Report No. RAD-3861
1.9 Maximum Ceiling Load / Steel Stud Load Capacity
(Complete Test Results are available on the attached Lite-Deck CD)
The maximum ceiling load attached to steel C-channels inserted into the base sections shall be based on Steel Channel
Withdrawal Test, submitted as part of this Technical Evaluation.
See Ceiling Load Test (Channel Withdrawal)
RADCO Test Report No. RAD-3862
1.10 Fire Resistance Rating (Complete Test Results are available on the attached Lite-Deck CD)
Lite-Deck formwork has a 1.5 hour fire resistance rating based on the test results which were made in compliance with
ASTM E 119-00. See Fire Resistance Rating Test (ASTM E 119-00) SwRI – Test Project No. 01.11579.01.001
1.11 Fire Performance Evaluation with Drywall
(Complete Test Results are available on the attached Lite-Deck CD)
Foam plastic insulation used in the Lite-Deck formwork system has an average thickness which is in excess of 4 inches.
Foam plastic insulation covered with 1/2 inch drywall is in compliance with UBC Standard 26-3, based on Fire Performance Test, submitted as part of this Technical Evaluation.
See Fire Performance Test (UBC 26-3)
SwRI – Test Project No. 01.10934.01.418a
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1.12 Fire Performance Evaluation without Drywall
(Complete Test Results are available on the attached Lite-Deck CD)
Foam Plastic insulation used in the Lite-Deck formwork system has an average thickness which is in excess of 4 inches.
Foam plastic insulation without 1/2 inch drywall covering is in compliance with UBC Standard 26-3, based on Fire
Performance Test, submitted as part of this Technical Evaluation. See Fire Performance Test (UBC 26-3)
SwRI – Test Project No. 01.10934.01.418b
1.13 STC -Sound Transmission Class (Full Test located on enclosed CD)
A concrete floor’s ability to reduce the transmission of outside, ambient sound is rated by a Sound Transmission Class
number. The higher the number, the better the barrier to ambient sound pollution.
Lite-Deck Floor with 3-inch Concrete Cover and 14-inch load-bearing Concrete Joist
STC by Test – 57
STC by Calculation – 54 – With ½” Drywall attached direct to Lite-Deck stiffeners
STC by Calculation – 67 – With ½” Drywall attached with Resilient Clips
Lite-Deck Floor with 3-inch Concrete Cover, 14-inch load-bearing Concrete Joist, 1/2 “ Carpet w/Pad
STC by Test – 48
STC by Calculation – 52 – With ½” Drywall attached direct to Lite-Deck stiffeners
STC by Calculation – 56 – With ½” Drywall attached with Resilient Clips
1.14 IIC – R-Value (Full Test located on enclosed CD)
The insulating value of Lite-Deck forms is achieved by its’ use of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) Insulation.
By test (C177 or C518), the insulating value of the EPS used in Lite-Deck Base Sections is R-4.40 (@ 25-degrees f) per
inch of thickness*.
Based on the above-referenced tests, the calculated, nominal insulating value of Lite-Deck Base Sections is R-26.4.
1.15 IIC – Impact Insulation Class (Full Test located on enclosed CD)
A concrete floor’s ability to reduce the transmission of sound is rated by an Impact Insulation Class number. This rating
quantifies the transmission of “impact sounds” such as foot traffic. The higher the number, the better the barrier to
impact sounds.
Lite-Deck Floor with 3-inch Concrete Cover and 14-inch load-bearing Concrete Joist
IIC by Test – 44
IIC by Calculation – 48 – With ½” Drywall attached direct to Lite-Deck stiffeners
IIC by Calculation – 61 – With ½” Drywall attached with Resilient Clips
Lite-Deck Floor with 3-inch Concrete Cover, 14-inch load-bearing Concrete Joist, 1/2 “ Carpet w/Pad
IIC by Test – 82
IIC by Calculation – 86 – With ½” Drywall attached direct to Lite-Deck stiffeners
IIC by Calculation – 90 – With ½” Drywall attached with Resilient Clips
1.16 Patents
© 2008 – Lite-Form Technologies – Lite-Deck is a registered Trademark of Lite-Form Technologies, South Sioux City
Nebraska U.S. – Patent Numbers 6272749 and 681750B1. Other Patents applied for or Pending.
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1.17 LiteDeck Imprints
These imprints are printed on all LiteDeck products that leave the South Sioux City, NE. manufacturing facility.
BASE SECTION IMPRINT SRS (Steel Rib System)
Manufactured by,
Lite-Form Technologies – So. Sioux City, NE
Phone: 800-551-3313
www.litedeck.com
FLOORS • ROOFS • DECKS • WALLS
CAUTION!
Use in Accordance with:
ACI 347R, 318, 301, 306 and CRSI Standards
Minimum Steel
C Channel Specs:
100%
18 guage - 50ksi
3 5/8” x 1 5/8”
RECYCLED EPS
MOLDED TOP HATS
WHEN AVAILABLE
Patent No. 6272749, 68177150 B1 - Other Patents Applied for or Pending
MADE IN THE
USA
BASE SECTION IMPRINT WRS (Wood Rib System)
LiteDeckSticker_WRS2.pdf
1
4/19/11
12:32 PM
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M
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CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH:
ACI 347R, 318, 301, 306 and CRSI Standards
For Technical Questions about:
SHORING - ENGINEERING
or REINFORCING
CALL 800.551.3313
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Detail Drawings
LD-2.1 - 24” Wide Base Section Dimension
LD-2.1.1 - 24” Nominal Base Section Dimension
LD-2.1W - 32” Nominal Base Section Dimension
LD-2.2W - 48” Wide Base Section Dimension
LD-2.3 - 18” Wide Top Hat Section Dimension
LD-2.4 - Typical Combination of Base Section and Top Hats
LD-2.5 - Trans. Section @ LiteDeck
LD-2.6 - Trans. Section @ LiteDeck Floor to ICF Wall
LD-2.7 - Long. Section @ LiteDeck Floor to ICF Wall (Resting)
LD-2.8 - Long. Section @ LiteDeck Floor to ICF Wall (Abutment)
LD-2.9 - Trans. Section @ Interior ICF Wall
LD-2.10 - Longitudinal Section @ Interior ICF Wall
LD-2.11 - Trans Section @ LiteDeck Floor to CMU Wall (Abutment)
LD-2.12 - Long. Section @ LiteDeck Floor to CMU Wall (Resting)
LD-2.13 - Trans. Section @ Interior CMU to LiteDeck Floor
LD-2.14 - Long. Section @ Interior CMU Wall to LiteDeck Floor
LD-2.15 - One Sided Trans. Sect. @ Flush Concrete Beam
LD-2.16 - Longitudinal Section @ Flush Concrete Beam
LD-2.17 - Transverse Section @ Dropped Concrete Beam
LD-2.18 - Long. Section @ Flush Concrete Beam
LD-2.19 - Trans. Section @ Porch Perimeter Beam
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24"
8"
6"
1"
8"
1"
2"
8"
BEAM
CL STUD
5"
616
CL STUD
6"
6"
12"
2 X 6 DIMENSIONAL LUMBER
WOOD STUD INSERT @ 12" O.C.
(CONTINUOUS)
24" WRS BASE SECTION
EPS Foam Density = 1.25 pcf
Weight = 4.10 pounds per lineal foot or 2.05 psf
LiteDeck
Copyright 2013
®
Lite-Form Technologies
1950 West 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Tel: 800-551-3313
Fax: 402-241-4435
www.liteform.com
DUE TO VARIANCES IN LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS ALL DETAILS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH SUCH LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDLESS OF DETAIL CONSTRUCTION SHOWN IN DRAWING.
LITE-FORM TECHNOLOGIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE INFORMATION SHOWN WITHOUT NOTICE.
24" WRS BASE
SECTION DIMENSIONS
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
LFT
03/15/13
DETAIL NO:
REVISION DATE:
SCALE:
Not to Scale
LD-2.1W
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32"
6"
12"
1"
12"
1"
2"
8"
BEAM
CL STUD
8"
5"
616
CL STUD
8"
16"
2 X 6 DIMENSIONAL LUMBER
WOOD STUD INSERT @ 16" O.C.
(CONTINUOUS)
32" WRS BASE SECTION
EPS Foam Density = 1.25 pcf
LiteDeck
Copyright 2013
®
Lite-Form Technologies
1950 West 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Tel: 800-551-3313
Fax: 402-241-4435
www.liteform.com
DUE TO VARIANCES IN LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS ALL DETAILS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH SUCH LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDLESS OF DETAIL CONSTRUCTION SHOWN IN DRAWING.
LITE-FORM TECHNOLOGIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE INFORMATION SHOWN WITHOUT NOTICE.
32" WRS BASE
SECTION DIMENSIONS
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
LFT
03/15/13
DETAIL NO:
REVISION DATE:
SCALE:
Not to Scale
LD-2.2W
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6"
4"
6" TOP HAT
(Weight = 0.96 lbs / lineal foot)
2"
4" TOP HAT
(Weight = 0.64 lbs / lineal foot)
2" TOP HAT
(Weight = 0.32 lbs / lineal foot)
26"
26" WIDE TOP HAT SECTIONS
EPS Foam Density = 0.75 pcf
LiteDeck
Copyright 2013
TM
®
Lite-Form Technologies
1950 West 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Tel: 800-551-3313
Fax: 402-241-4435
www.liteform.com
DUE TO VARIANCES IN LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS ALL DETAILS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH SUCH LOCAL CODES, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDLESS OF DETAIL CONSTRUCTION SHOWN IN DRAWING.
LITE-FORM TECHNOLOGIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE INFORMATION SHOWN WITHOUT NOTICE.
26" WIDE TOP HAT
SECTION DIMENSIONS
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
LFT
03/27/13
DETAIL NO:
REVISION DATE:
SCALE:
Not to Scale
LD-2.3.1
Notes
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Marketing Materials
LiteDeck Brochure
LiteDeck Tilt Brochure
LiteDeck Installation Guide
LiteDeck Knock Down
Installation Manual
Sloped Concrete Roofs
Shoring Posts
Rebar Chairs
Post-Tensioning Cables
Manual CD (Tests and Drawings)
LiteDeck DVD
LiteDeck Tilt DVD
PRODUCT
BULLETIN
FEBRUARY 22, 2008
PB.006_Shoring Post/Rebar Chair
LITE-DECK SHORING POST
Lite-Deck Shoring Post Benefits
•
Tube is open at both ends to prevent accumulation of water and debris thereby retarding rust development.
•
Top plates and base plates are provided with nail holes.
•
Adjusting nut with 8-inch handle for precise height adjustment.
Applications
•
For shoring and reshoring applications.
Allowable Working
Loads in Lbs. Safety
Factor 3:1
6’ - 8,800
7’ - 7,900
8’ - 6,900
9’ - 5,850
10’ - 4,650
11’ - 3,400
12’ - 2,500
13’ - 2,000
Shoring Post Pricing
PS
6’-0” to 11’-6” PART # 4435........................... POR
External Tube - 2.24” x.098” x 5’ - 11”
Internal Tube - 1.90” x .146” x 6’ - 5”
Weight - 37 lbs.
PS
8’-0” to 13’ PART # 4436................................ POR
External Tube - 2.24” x.098” x 6’ - 7”
Internal Tube - 1.90” x .146” x 7’ - 9”
Weight - 41 lbs.
* Prices do not include shipping. F.O.B South Sioux City, NE. 68776
RENTAL - $7 per week
LITE-DECK REBAR CHAIRS
Rebar Chair Pricing
PART # 4050.................................................POR
Large Fits: #6, #7, #8 Bar fitting
*Bags of 100 qty. available.
P.O.Box 774, South Sioux City, NE 68776 - Ph: 402-241-4402 - FAX: 402-241-4435 - Toll
Free: 800-551-3313 | E-mail: [email protected] - Website: www.liteform.com
PRODUCT
BULLETIN
PB.006_Post-Tension
FEBRUARY 22, 2008
Post-Tension Cable
Post-Tension
•
•
•
Cable
ForPost-Tensioningconcreteslabs.
Reducedconventionalreinforcing
LongerClearspancapabilities
Post Tension Cable
Part #4265-1 per linear ft. ............................ POR
CABLE ONLY
* Prices do not include shipping. F.O.B South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Anchor
Anchor
Part #4265-2 ................................................... POR
* Prices do not include shipping. F.O.B South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Wedges
Wedges
Part #4265-3 .................................................. POR
2pcs complete 1 wedge.
* Prices do not include shipping. F.O.B South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Pocket Former
Pocket Former
Part # 4265-4 ................................................. POR
* Prices do not include shipping. F.O.B South Sioux City, NE. 68776
P.O.Box 774, South Sioux City, NE 68776 - Ph: 402-241-4402 - FAX: 402-241-4435 - Toll
Free: 800-551-3313 | E-mail: [email protected] - Website: www.liteform.com
PRODUCT
BULLETIN
PB.009_Molded Corner Block
November 06, 2012
Molded Corner Block
FlexxBlock Molded Corner Block is available for
fast efficient forming of 90º corners
•
2” EPS Insulation per side (4” total EPS thickness)
•
Available Wall Thickness - 8”
•
LEFT Corner
RIGHT Corner
Full Pallet
QTY - 24pcs
• 12 Rights
• 12 Lefts
Pallet Specs :
49” x 60” x 101”
•
•
16” Tall x 2’ x 4’
Reduce Jobsite waste
Full Corner Tie for attachment around the corner
FlexxBlock Molded Corner Block
RIGHT CORNER 8” Wall Thickness
LEFT CORNER 8” Wall Thickness
Part # FB08RL
Part # FB08LC
Volume Discounts are available. Call for more details.
Full Pallet - 24pcs (12 Rights and 12 Lefts)
* Prices do not include tax or shipping. F.O.B South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Internal Corner Tie
The New FlexxBlock Corner Tie is embedded
within the corner of the block for more fastening
at the corner for interior and exterior finishes.
P.O.Box 774, South Sioux City, NE 68776 - Ph: 402-241-4402 - FAX: 402-241-4435
Toll Free: 800-551-3313 | E-mail: [email protected] - Website: www.liteform.com
Sloped
Concrete
Roofs
Topping an ICF structure with a concrete roof has a
number of advantages. Perhaps the most obvious
is disaster resistance. A concrete slab will protect belongs
and occupants from hurricanes and tornadoes, and is completely
fireproof. (For more information, see Total Shell, Total Protection on
page 28 of this issue.)
They can support an enormous amount of weight, so concrete
roofs can be converted into decks, rooftop gardens, or even
additional parking space.
And coupled with a foam forming system, such as LiteDeck, concrete can create a high-performance roofing system that
“completes the energy envelope.” Just like ICF walls, the combination
of foam and concrete in the roof protects interior spaces from
outside temperature fluctuations. Near airports, these “ICF roofs”
have proven to dramatically reduce sound infiltration.
But just because a home has a concrete roof doesn’t mean
that it has to be flat. Thanks to innovative forming systems and
improved design software, sloped concrete roofs are easier now
than ever before. A few builders, like Mike and Dustin King of Ateg
Engineering, are taking on incredibly complex roof designs, with
multiple hips, valleys, and ridgelines, and constructing them out of
concrete.
The Kings have designed and built a number of complex,
sloping concrete roofs in North Texas. One was installed on the
15,000 sq. ft. Hoffman residence just east of Dallas in Forney,
Texas. It has 15 rooms on three levels, and the roof is unbelievably
multi-faceted. King even did the bay window roof.
“Most of it was done the same way we do a typical Lite-Deck
installation,” says Dustin King. “When it’s on a slope like that, we
take a piece of wood and cut it to match the slope, so the shoring can
brace off a surface parallel to the floor. We can run a screw through
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the top of the bracing, through the wood and into the light-gauge
steel stud to make sure that nothing moves.”
He uses adjustable Pro-Shore bracing, with beams running 6
feet on center and posts about every 4 feet.
King uses a regular low-slump concrete for most roofs. “We
used a 3-inch-slump mix on that project—it has a 7:12 slope—and
it stayed in place no problem. I think the steepest we’ve personally
done is a 9:12 pitch, and it worked out just fine.
Pat Boeshart, inventor of the Lite-Deck system, points out
that placing concrete on a sloped surface is not new. “They’ve been
Foam decking creates a series of beam pockets, which are
filled with reinforced concrete. Pockets running parallel to
the ridgeline are usually cut into the foam on site. Some
designers recommend a monolithic slab poured over the
top of the beams. Others design the final roof finish to be
applied over the foam.
Sloping concrete roofs are possible. With modern foam decking
systems, even complex roof designs can be created.
All Photos Courtesy Lite-Form Technologies
doing it since the 1960s on concrete-lined canals and stormwater
drainage channels,” he says.
Perhaps the most difficult challenge for sloped roofs is the
engineering and design work.
“A sloped concrete roof is much more complicated,” King
confirms. “Hips and valleys have to be engineered, and a lot of it is
using experience and professional judgment.”
On the Hoffman home, King spec’ed a steel I-beam at the ridge
line, with the Lite-Deck running perpendicular to the ridge. “We’ve
done a lot of steel ridge beams, but we’ve also done a number of
concrete beams too,” he says.
Channels for concrete beams were cut into the foam at all the
hips and valleys. A channel was also cut in the foam halfway between
the eaves and the primary ridge line, to tie the other concrete beams
together and help support the ridgeline.
One unusual feature of this home is that the roof does not
have a monolithic slab poured over the Lite-Deck. Concrete was
placed in the beam pockets level with the surface of the foam, but
no additional concrete was poured above that.”
“There’s no reason why you couldn’t do the slab,” says King.
“In this case, it was just the way it was done.” The roof was surfaced
with Fossilcrete, which was stamped and colored to resemble
shingles. The same product was used on the exterior walls, which
were carved to resemble ashlar-cut limestone.
Cloyd “Joe” Warnes, a concrete expert and consulting
engineer, has more than 40 years of experience with pitched concrete
roofs. He built one of the first “all concrete” homes in California in
1966 as part of a study by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). Warnes points out that if the concrete roof is
properly tied into the ICF walls, the entire structure is significantly
stronger.
That’s precisely what King did with the Hoffman home. “We
brought the bars out of the ICF wall several feet and tied them into
the roof beams. All of the beam connections have ample connecting
steel in them.”
All three major brands of foam decking, Lite-Deck, Insuldeck,
and Amdeck, have engineering details available on how to make
these connections.
Warnes notes that pitched roofs can be built using a number
of other technologies—such as steel joists and plywood—but only
foam decking includes the insulation, sound attenuation, and other
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Foam decking can be capped with a solid
concrete slab for maximum protection,
or finished with just the beam pockets
(bottom right.) The decision will affect
the amount of bracing required when the
foam panels are set in place (bottom left.)
All Photos Courtesy Lite-Form Technologies
features most owners will want.
At a presentation he gave at the fall 2006 ACI meeting, he
explained the general design process. First, design the structural
supports at the ridgelines and in the valleys. Second, determine
how the building eaves will be formed and shored. Next, calculate
the planking (or other forming) requirements, shoring and rebar
needed.
The actual construction process follows those steps quite
closely. After the ridgeline beams are installed, contractors form the
eaves, shore them, and then place the forming for the rest of the
roof. After that is also shored, the rebar is placed and tied into the
walls. Any additional beam pockets are cut into the foam at this
time. When everything is in place, the concrete is poured, first in the
beam pockets, and then as a slab over the entire structure.
The Hoffman home is built without eaves, but King says there
are a number of different ways it can be done. “We’ve done it a
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couple of different ways. You can end the concrete at the wall, but
run the foam out past the wall as eaves. We’ve also formed the eaves
with plywood, shored it real well, and poured it with the rest of
the roof. Western Forms has an eave form that we’ve used and had
good success.” Another possible method is to frame out the eaves as
with traditional construction.
Whatever method of pitched roof construction you choose,
King says one key is to work closely with the installer and manufacturer. “The beams on that job came out of out plant at Amarillo, and
were delivered to the jobsite pre-cut,” says King. “We worked closely
with Ross Raines [the builder] to ensure it went well.”
With foam decking, interior finishes are installed just like they
would be in ICF walls. Chases and light boxes are cut in with a hot
knife. Insuldeck has pre-cut utility chases molded into the foam.
Sheet rock is attached to the integral furring strips. Sometimes, a
dropped ceiling—similar to commercial construction—is installed.
Fast Facts
Location: Forney, Texas
Size: 13,000 sq. ft.
Completion Date:
August 2007
Owner: Alan Hoffman
Builder: Ross Raines
Roof Installer:
Ateg Engineering
Project Engineer:
Ateg Engineering
Exterior Walls:
Buildblock ICF
Roof: Lite-Deck
Exterior Finish: Fossilcrete
King and Warnes are both enthusiastic
about the future of pitched concrete roofing.
Warnes claims that with the worldwide
availability of foam decking, “the last barrier
to practical construction of all concrete
houses has now been breached.”
King was introduced to the technology
through Pat Boeshart and others at LiteDeck, and calls it “the greatest thing.” “It
really is a great product,” he says. “We’re still
developing what you can do with foam.”
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Detail Drawing
1.1 Standard LiteDeck Tilt Panel
Project Binder
3. Ready Mix Plant
9. Ethanol Plant Office Space
13. Commercial Building Addition
15. Roswell, NM. Theatre
17. Bemidji, MN. Flatcrete Building
19. Kuwait House Project
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Versatile • High-Efficiency • Cost-Effective • Lightweight
Project Binder
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What is Lite-Deck Tilt
BENEFITS
• FAST LIGHTWEIGHT ASSEMBLY
• ENERGY EFFICIENT R-30+
• REUSABLE
• INSULATED OR NON-INSULATED
• LOAD BEARING PANELS
• STANDARD TILT TECHNIQUES
• CUSTOM JOIST WALL DESIGNS
Lite-Deck Tilt® is a site-cast concrete tilt-up wall system developed by
Lite-Form Technologies®.
Concrete is poured into the light-weight polystyrene forms and stay in place to provide
high-efficiency insulation of R-30 or more, or removed to be a reusable concrete form!
6" EPS Top Hat
4" EPS Top Hat
Perimeter Form Board
2" EPSTop Hat
6 inch EPS Base Section
Each Lite-Deck Tilt® panel includes special features which simplify the finishing process to
save time, labor and materials. Lite-Deck Tilts® Patented Top Hat® design makes shipping and
handling easier and more cost-effective than other tilt-up forming systems. Lite-Deck Tilt® can
be used as sandwich wall panels, or concrete can be poured on one side and
interior features can be attached directly to the Lite-Deck Tilt® system’s integrated steel studs
with self tapping screws.
Lite-Deck Tilt® expanded polystyrene (EPS) form is manufactured in the U.S. and is available
through a number of dealers and distributors.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:
• SINGLE AND MULTI-STORY OFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE
• WAREHOUSE SPACE
• MEDICAL FACILITIES
• SCHOOLS
• CHURCHES
• ADDITIONS
To learn more about Lite-Deck Tilt®:
Ph: 1-800-551-3313 • Email: [email protected] • www.litedeck.com.
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Alliance Ready Mix Building
Jan. 2007
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SPECIFICATIONS
Concrete Ready Mix Plant
Sgt. Bluff, IA.
• 15% Recycled EPS Foam for
High Efficient Green Building
Technology
• Total Sq. Ft. of floor • Wall height: 60 ft.
• Lite-Deck TILT Site-cast, tilt-up
Insulated Concrete walls and roof
20 WALL PANELS
12 ROOF PANELS
• Forms were custom-fabricated
and supplied by local Lite-Deck
Service Center
15% Recycled EPS (Expanded polystyrene)
blocks are hot wire cut (1.25 lb. density). 20guage steel C channels are added to the LiteDeck TILT Base Sections by Service Center,
prior to jobsite delivery.
Service Center adds 6-inch Top Hats (.70
lb. density) to Base Section forms prior to
jobsite delivery. Load-bearng concrete
joists are 24” apart. With 3” concrete
exterior face, total joist depth is 15” X 8”.
Some wall panels were custom-cut (hotwire) at
Service Center, to accomodate building design,
openings, etc.
Reinforcing steel being placed. Because of
building design, some panels required
dimensional lumber as perimeter side wall
instead of Lite-Deck’s pre-fabricated EPS
side wall.
Anchoring rebar is placed to reinforce toppicking of wall panels. Typical wall panels
were 12’ X 60’.
6 X 6 wire mesh is used to reinforce exterior concrete face. Lite-Deck’s pre-fabricated EPS side walls shown here, were provided for most wall panels. After casting,
they are removed and discarded.
4,000 psi concrete w/ limestone
Total Cubic Yards of Concrete:
Walls: 190
Roof: 35
Lightweight Lite-Deck Tilt
form panels are loaded
and shipped to the jobsite.
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Notes:
EPS bulkheads for openings were installed onsite prior to pour. Note the structural beams at
top and bottom of opening.
4,000 psi concrete has been placed and
given a broom finish. To save space and
time, this panel has been stack cast on top
of a wall panel. Panels have 3” exterior
face and EPS insulated interior face.
These post-tension roof panels have been stack
cast on top of an earlier panel with a poly film
between, to assure a clean removal.
Roof panels are post-tensioned, to reduce
rebar and concrete. Post-tensioning was
done approx. 4 days following concrete
placement. Load-bearing joists were 24”
apart. With 2.5” concrete cover, reinforced
joists were a total of 14.5” thick.
Lite-Deck forms were pre-fabricated by
Service Center and featured EPS for curved
perimeter of silo opening, reinforced with
wood kickers.
Forming has been removed from the roof
panels. EPS for curved perimeter will
remain in place.
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Jan. 2007
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SPECIFICATIONS
Notes:
Wall panels were face-picked and toppicked for placement. Typical 12X60 wall
panels weighed approx. 70,000 lbs. Steel
kicker braces were attached prior to
placement.
Total erection/placement time for wall
and roof panels was 2 days. The
largest wall panel was 14X60 panels
weighed approx. 85,000 lbs.
Panels being face picked for placement.
Total of 20 wall panels were placed. A
4-man crew prepped and poured a minimum of 1 panel per day.
After a nominal curing time of 7 days,
wall panels reached 70% of design
strength and were placed.
Burke braces every 24” were anchored to
concrete pad as soon as wall panel was
placed.
Rapid Lock plates are being added, to
support site-cast insulated roof panels.
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Jan. 2007
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SPECIFICATIONS
Notes:
Steel inbed (every 2’) in wall panels were
welded to a continuous steel inbed on
concrete footing. Resulting gap was filled with
non-shrink grout mixture.
Wall panels have all been placed.
Openings (top center) were created with
EPS sheetgoods and will be removed during final stage of construction.
Lite-Deck roof panel is being placed. A total of
12 roof panels were used. Wall and roof panels
have EPS interior facing with exposed steel
attachment rails every 24”.
Interior finish will be steel siding.
Roof panel around powder silo is being
placed. Wall and roof panels have a calculated insulating value of R-30.
Looking up the side of the powder silo. Space
of approx. 2” between silo wall and concrete
roof.
Stage one of this project is completed.
Adjoining shop (24’ 7” tall) and office
(15’ 4” tall) will be added, using LiteDeck TILT walls and roof panels.
TESTIMONIALS
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Jan. 2007
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Notes:
Stage II of this project begins with setting the
shop panels adjacent to the batch plant.
The EPS form made the mitered edge for a
continuous insulated corner. The panels on
the opposite end are cast and ready to pick
in place
Site Cast panels allow picking from one single
crane location.
Bracing of the wall panels will be removed
after the steel roof is set and welded.
View from the top shows the large sq. ft. of
shop space.
Stage two of this project is completed.
Adjoining office (15’ 4” tall) will be added,
using Lite-Deck TILT walls.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Steel roof trusses are placed. Braces are ready
to be removed.
Steel roofing was used to cover the shop
area of this building.
Office panels are the final panels to be tilted
into place.
Lite-Decks steel studs act as attachment for
the silo containments steel
interior finish.
Pick points will be filled with matching epoxy
filler.
The ready mix plant is ready for interior
and exterior touch up finishes.
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ETHANOL PLANT OFFICE SPACE
MAY 2006
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 4,800 sq. ft. Office Space
• Multiple Story
• Post-Tension Floors/Roofs
• Site-Cast Wall Efficiencies
“With a limited casting
area these lightweight EPS
panels were easy to meneuver and made production go
much quicker.”
Tom Koob
Construction Manager
Lightweight EPS panels are carried onto the
casting site.
Engineered 12” roof panel sections easily
slide together onto the steel studs.
Post-Tension Cables are run through the EPS
perimeter form board. No drilling necessary
Panel forms are quickly cast and consolidated, using standard concrete mixes.
Concrete surface is finished smooth or textured, as specified by designer.
The re-usable perimeter form at the end of
panels is accomplished with dimensional
lumber.
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 4,800 sq. ft. Office Space
• Multiple Story
• Post-Tension Floors/Roofs
• Site-Cast Wall Efficiencies
Rapid lok connectors with
Lite-Deck Tilt speed the
process of setting the
floor and roof panels.
Customized wall panels include openings for
windows, doors, etc. Typical panels for this
project were 16 ft. wide, 28 ft. 6” tall. Weight
per square foot was 57 lbs.
Pre-cast panels are used for the roof, also.
Concrete will be sealed with a permanent,
elastomeric finish.
To minimize handling, the casting forms were
pre-arranged on the building’s concrete floor.
Pre-cast concrete roof panels have been
placed and are ready for permanent finish.
The form panels for second story were set and
shored so that concrete could be cast-in-place
after the pre-cast roof panels had been placed.
Office space is up and ready for finishing.
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Commercial Addition
June, 2005
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 9,400 sq. ft. Comm. Addition
• 28’ tall x 16’ wide wall panels
• Custom EPS Roof Panels
Attachmetn of steel trusses
in preperation for custom
Insulated EPS roof panels.
Rebar and pick points are placed in the panel
forms. Panels feature a removable containment
form along the sides. TILT forms can be custom-built to accommodate all rebar and structural members.
Containment form at end of panels is
accomplished with removable, dimensional lumber. Panel are cast with 4000 psi
concrete, 5” slump.
Vibrating and power floating. Weight of a standard, 16 x 28’ insulating wall panel is 24,000
lbs.
A corduroy finish and sealer is applied to
the concrete surface.
Standard and custom panels were stack-cast to
conserve space. The insulating form accelerates hydration by approx. 40%.
Insulated wall panel is being placed. In
this project, walls cost $6.50 per sq. ft.,
including placement.
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Commercial Addition
June, 2005
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 9,400 sq. ft. Comm. Addition
• 28’ tall x 16’ wide wall panels
• Custom EPS Roof Panels
No additional installation
of mounting angles
needed. Steel studs on
24” centers for attaching
finishes.
Custom-built panel is being placed, above a
door. Panels are braced, using conventional
tilt-up hardware.
Stack-cast panels are ready to be placed.
Nominal insulating value of walls is
R-26.4.
Steel trusses are in place (every 10-feet), to
receive insulated roof panels.
Roof panels are custom-made with steel C
channels as stiffeners and attachment rails
for drywall. Nominal insulating value of
roof is R-54.
A flat, 2” thick concrete cover is being placed.
Steel trusses provided the permanent shoring.
Roof will be covered with a waterproof, elastomeric system.
Project is finished, ready for occupancy.
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Roswell, NM. Theatre
June, 2005
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 42,000 sq. ft. Imax Theater
• Superior EPS sound retention
• Pre-Engineered Floor and Roof
• 15,000lb. average panel weight
Erected panels are
temporarily supported in traditional tilt-up fashion.
Standard insulating wall panels were 8’ X 34’.
TILT forms included a removable containment
form along the sides. Standard load-bearing
joists were spaced every 24”.
Conventional lifting anchors and attachment plates were cast into panels, per
Structural Engineering specs.
Concrete being placed and vibrated in insulating TILT panels, using 4,000 psi concrete, 5”
slump. Containment form along end of panels
was accomplished with reusable, dimensional
lumber.
Concrete was power floated and a light
broom finish applied. The use of insulating TILT forms resulted in a nominal R-27
insulating value.
Perimeter bracing and reinforcing around
opening. EPS forms are quickly fabricated to
accommodate any opening or configuration.
Panels were cast with a 3” continuous
cover, over the TILT form. Nominal STC
(Sound Transmission Class) of 50. This
was an important benefit for the owner.
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Roswell, NM. Theatre
June, 2005
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 42,000 sq. ft. Imax Theater
• Superior EPS sound retention
• Pre-Engineered Floor and Roof
• 15,000lb. average panel weight
Standard panels weighed approx. 15,000 lbs.
each. Conventional tilt-up equipment and engineered pick points were used.
In the foreground, panels are stack-cast to
save space and labor. Stack-casting the
insulated TILT panels shortened hydration
time by approx. 30%.
Commercial tilt-up braces were used to stabilize panels, following placement. Estimated
cost per square foot of $8.00, including placement.
Wall panels have been welded to base
plates and adjoining panels. Interior finish will be anchored to the built-in steel
attachment rails, spaced 24” apart.
Conventional metal roof deck was used for this
project.
Theater complex is in place, ready for finishing. Total of 42,000 square feet of sitecast, tilt up walls.
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Bemidji, MN. Flatcrete Bldg.
November, 2005
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Single Story Commercial
Building.
• Lite-Deck Stained and Stamped
Tilt Walls and Floors
• Energy Efficient In-Floor Heat
Insulating Lite-Deck forms were used for the
floor, over the partial basement. In-floor heating system was cast into the concrete cover.
Lite-Deck TILT wall panel forms are in the
background, ready for concrete placement.
Lightweight TILT panels are set and
braced quickly, using traditional tilt-up
hardware and techniques.
The project features a variety of stamped and
stained concrete surfaces. Concrete wall panels have been stamped and are ready to be tilted and placed. Lite-Deck TILT forms have a
built-in containment rail which is removed
prior to placement.
Lite-Deck TILT panels can be custom-built
to accommodate openings and special
profiles. Casting beds are quickly fabricated for individual block outs, bulkheads
and special angles.
Pre-cast Lite-Deck TILT walls feature a steel
attachment rail every 24-inches. On the right,
several Lite-Deck forms are stored, ready for
placement, rebar and concrete.
Rustic treatment around openings was
applied after placement of tilt-up wall
panels. Random stone stamping and staining was done during concrete placement.
Lite-Deck Tilt® allows special shapes and angles to be
cast and set with ease.
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Bemidji, MN. Flatcrete Bldg.
November, 2005
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Single Story Commercial
Building.
• Lite-Deck Stained and Stamped
Tilt Walls and Floors
• Energy Efficient In-Floor Heat
Portions of the interior walls will be finished
with conventional drywall which is attached to
Lite-Deck’s built-in rails.
The stamped and stained concrete walls
and floor add warmth to this conference
room. High mass concrete walls make an
excellent barrier (nominal STC-50) to outside and inside sound pollution.
An attractive, maintenance-free finish was
applied directly to the Lite-Deck TILT concrete
panels. Nominal R-30 insulating value provides an energy-efficient envelope for the
entire project.
Building features conventional wood
trusses and a commercial, steel roof.
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Kuwait House Project
October, 2006
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 1080 sq ft. Single Story
Residential Home.
• Lite-Deck Pre-Cast Walls and
Roof.
• Sandwich panel and standard
wall panels.
. Lite-Deck TILT roof panel forms are being
set in place. Lightweight form weighs approx.
1.75 lbs. per square foot.
Steel perimeter plate is anchored into to
embedded C channel sections which were
cut into the Lite-Deck roof forms.
Steel perimeter plate is in place on the insulating Lite-Deck roof forms.
Prior to casting “sandwich” wall panels,
EPS blockouts are placed as spacers for
the weld plates in the concrete
wall panels.
Release agent is sprayed onto concrete forming bed, prior to placement of concrete for
sandwich walls. EPS foam will serve as a wall
panel containment form for concrete.
Concrete is being placed and consolidated
for the first (interior) side of sandwich
wall panel. No steel reinforcing was used
on this side of the wall panel. Concrete
was 4000 psi mix, 5” slump.
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Kuwait House Project
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 1080 sq ft. Single Story
Residential Home.
• Lite-Deck Pre-Cast Walls and
Roof.
• Sandwich panel and standard
wall panels.
Concrete placement continues. Concrete was
2” thick, on the first (interior) side of the
sandwich wall panels.
Center core of Lite-Deck EPS forms are
placed on the first side of concrete sandwich. On this project, no reinforcing steel
was placed in the load-bearing joists of the
sandwich form.
Concrete has been placed and floated for the
second (exterior) side of the sandwich panels.
This panel is ready to cure.
EPS blockouts for windows and doors were
preped before placing concrete on this
standard Lite-Deck wall panel.
In this demonstration project, the exterior of
one wall panel was stained prior to stamping.
A variety of stamps were used for the exterior finish on the stained panel.
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Kuwait House Project
October, 2006
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 1080 sq ft. Single Story
Residential Home.
• Lite-Deck Pre-Cast Walls and
Roof.
• Sandwich panel and standard
wall panels.
Steel reinforcing and post-tensioning cables
are in place for the insulated concrete roof.
Steel reinforcing and PT cables (per engineering specs) are being placed in the
Lite-Deck roof forms.
EPS insulation sheets will serve as perimeter
containment for the Lite-Deck roof form. Roof
was pre-cast, prior to placement on building.
Concrete is being placed and consolidated
in the Lite-Deck roof form.
Post-tension cables are mechanically stretched
and anchored off.
After stretching and anchoring, the posttension cables are trimmed flush.
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Kuwait House Project
October, 2006
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SPECIFICATIONS
• 1080 sq ft. Single Story
Residential Home.
• Lite-Deck Pre-Cast Walls and
Roof.
• Sandwich panel and standard
wall panels.
Foam Door and window
blockouts are easily removed
with a sawsall.
EPS foam was used to form the 45-degree
edges for the sandwich wall panels. The
demonstration building’s 4 wall panels all
have this type of pre-mitred edge to provide a
continuously insulated corner.
Sandwich wall panels were tilted and
placed. Largest wall panel was 36’ wide X
12’ tall and weighed approx. 70 pounds per
square foot.
Sandwich wall panels being placed. EPS foam
blockouts for windows will be removed later.
Pre-cast Lite-Deck roof panels are being
placed. Three panels were cast for the roof
of this 1080 square foot building. Roof
panels weighed approx. 50 pounds per
square foot.
Lite-Deck roof panels were placed on a continuous steel ledger which has been attached to
the plates embedded in the wall. Attachment
plates in roof panel will be used to anchor roof
to wall.
Last roof panel is being placed. Roof will
be sealed with an elastomeric finish. Once
doors and windows are installed, building
will be ready for finishing and occupancy.
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) – New Construction (NC)
When Lite-Form Technologies ICF products are incorporated into the exterior envelope
of a building, the energy efficiency and material properties of Lite-Form can help
contribute in 4 of the six LEED-NC categories. Summarized below are the categories and
how Lite-Form Technologies ICF’s can contribute towards a building certification.
Sustainable Sites (SS): This LEED Category covers Site Development issues.
SS Prerequisite 1: Control erosion and sedimentation.
Credits are obtained for:
Proper site selection
Use of an urban site
A Brownfield site
Providing alternative transportation to reduce dependence on single passenger vehicles.
Reducing amount of site disturbed with structure and roads
Effective storm water management or treatment
Impact of parking areas and roof areas to heat island effect
Light pollution reduction
Lite-Form Technologies makes no contribution toward LEED credits within this category
Water Efficiency (WE): This LEED category covers water conservation and pollution issues on
site.
There are no WE prerequisites for LEED Certification in this category.
Credits are obtained for:
Reducing or eliminating potable water used for landscaping
Reducing potable water used for waste conveyance
Overall reduction in water use
Lite-Form Technologies makes no contribution toward LEED credits within this category.
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Energy and Atmosphere (EA): This LEED category covers measures to improve the energy
efficiency and reductions in use of ozone depleting refrigerants and green house gases.
EA Prerequisite 1: Required compliance with minimum performance standards of national or
local energy codes
EA Prerequisite 2: Provide fundamental commissioning of the systems installed in the building
to verify proper installation and performance
EA Prerequisite 3: Elimination of CFC based refrigerants
Two (2) points are mandatory from this category for all LEED NC projects.
Credits are obtained for performance improvements beyond the minimum national or local energy
code requirements (up to 10 points).
EA Credit 1: Use of renewable energy sources providing additional commissioning
EA Credit 2: No HCFC refrigerants or fire suppression systems
EA Credit 3: Continuous monitoring of and optimization of systems performance
EA Credit 4: Use of Green Power Sources
EA Credit 5: Measurement & Verification
Building the exterior walls with Lite-Form ICF’s contributes to this requirement and credits
by providing superior air tightness, insulating value and thermal massing. Use of Lite-Form
Technologies will result in a better insulated, energy efficient exterior wall system. The
continuous solid insulated concrete wall created by Lite-Form will reduce air infiltration and
provide thermal mass benefits.
Combined with other components like energy efficient glazing and window units, well
insulated roof assemblies, and design strategies like effective solar orientation, Lite-Form
can contribute to a project qualifying for minimum energy performance under EA
Prerequisite 2, and for additional credits for energy performance beyond the minimum
national and local energy code requirements, under the Optimized Energy Performance
category.
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Materials and Resources (MR): This LEED category covers recycling building materials, and
reducing construction waste.
MR prerequisite 1: Required Space must be designated dedicated for separation, collection and
Storage of recycled materials.
Credits are obtained for:
MR Credit 1: Reuse of existing buildings
MR Credit 2: Reducing construction waster
MR Credit 3: Reuse of existing building components
MR Credit 4: Using products with recycled content
MR Credit 5: Using local and regional building materials
MR Credit 6: Using materials that are rapidly renewable, harvested from plants that
Mature in 10 years or less
MR Credit 7: Using certified wood products, to encourage responsible forest
Management.
Use of Lite-Form ICF products will reduce construction waste. Any waste that is generated is
100% recyclable. Lite-Form ties are manufactured from certified 100% first generation
recycled polypropylene, 40% post industrial; one half of the calculated amount is included in
the total value of recycled content for a project. Use of Lite-Form will contribute to the
overall value of recycled content for a project.
Recycled Content of Lite-Form®
Lite-Deck® Top Hats are manufactured with 100% Recycled EPS.
80% Post Industrial / 20% Post Consumer
Lite-Form® Sheet Foam is manufactured with 100% Recycled EPS.
80% Post Industrial / 20% Post Consumer
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Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ): This LEED category covers indoor air quality
requirements for projects
EQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum indoor air quality must meet ASHRAE standards.
EQ Prerequisite 2: No exposure from second hand smoke is permitted for nonSmoking building users.
Credits are obtained for:
EQ Credit 1: Monitoring Carbon Dioxide levels with adjustable ventilation system.
EQ Credit 2: Optimize air change effectiveness of HVAC system and building envelope
EQ Credit 3: Optimize air quality during construction
EQ Credit 4: Flush out and filter indoor air prior to occupancy of building
EQ Credit 5: Use low VOC products in adhesives, sealants, paints and carpet
EQ Credit 6: Use Certified wood products
EQ Credit 7: Control dust and chemical exposure within building
EQ Credit 8: Provide controllable thermal, ventilation and lighting systems
EQ Credit 9: Comply with ASHRAE standards for thermal and humidity comfort
EQ Credit 10: Permanently monitor thermal and humidity comfort levels with
Adjustable systems
Use of Lite-Form Technologies ICF products will reduce air infiltration. The thermal mass of
the concrete wall insulates against surface temperature swings of walls.
Lite-Form will not contribute to accidental humidification and condensation within the building.
Lite-Form Technologies, incorporated into a project as part of an overall LEED conforming
envelope will contribute to reducing air infiltration, reducing temperature swings and
minimizing accidental humidification and condensation
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Innovation & Design Process (ID): This LEED category covers credits available for innovation
and exceptional performance above and beyond the requirements of the program.
There are no ID Prerequisites for LEED Certification in this category:
Credits are obtained for:
ID Credit 1:
Substantially exceed LEED requirements
ID Credit 2:
Apply strategies or measures not covered in LEED
ID Credit 3:
Use LEED Accredited Professional as part of Project team.
Past LEED Certified projects incorporating Lite-Form Technologies have been able to qualify for
credits under this category for the following:
No off-gassing: Lite-Form product is inert, does not contribute to any degradation of the
interior environment.
Long Life Cycle: Concrete structures are very durable and will last far longer than other
types of conventional construction.
Mold Growth control: The entire Lite-Form assembly from formwork foam, plastic ties
and the concrete are all inorganic and will not contribute to promotion of growth of mold.
Use of High Percentage of Cement Substitute: Moving beyond the usual modest
percentage of fly ash, slag cement, or silica fume.
The durability of the concrete structure created through the use of Lite-Form Technologies
and the inert and inorganic features of the forms help the product contribute to LEED
credits under this category.
Lite-Form Technologies | 1950 West 29 Street | South Sioux City, NE. 68776
Toll Free: 1-800-551-3313 | Email: [email protected]
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