MATERIALS of MANUFACTURE

PolySteel

PolyPro

6" Form

8" Form

10" Form

PS3000

Length

48”

48”

48”

Height

16”

16”

16”

Width

9.25” (6” core)

11” (8” core)

14” (10” core)

PS4000

Length

48”

48”

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Height

12” and 24”

12” and 24”

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Width

11” (6” core)

13” (8” core)

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PS4000

Length

48”

48”

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Height

24”

24”

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Width

11” (6” core)

13” (8” core)

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PolyPro creates variable wall width from 4" to 24" and beyond

CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS TABLE  (Adobe® Acrobat files)

Expanded Polystyrene Density

1.5 lbs. / cu. ft.

1.5 lbs. / cu. ft.

1.5 lbs. / cu. ft.

Average thickness of EPS

2.4" per side
(6" core);
2.5" per side
(8" core);
3.0" per side
(10" core)

2.5" per side

2.5" per side

R-Value of 1.5 lb. / cu ft EPS

4.17 / inch

4.17 / inch

4.17 / inch

K-Factor of 1.5 lb. / cu ft EPS

0.24 / inch

0.24 / inch

0.24 / inch

Average R-Value Per Form

20-25 (See Effective
R-Value)

22 (See Effective
R-Value)

22 (See Effective
R-Value)

Thermal mass with concrete

56 lbs. /sq. ft.
(6" core),
76 lbs. /sq. ft.
 (8" core),
100 lbs./sq. ft.
(10" core)

72 lbs. /sq. ft.
 (6" core)
96 lbs. /sq. ft.
(8" core)

12 lbs. /sq. ft.
per inch
of core thickness

Air Infiltration Comparison

25% versus wood frame

25% versus wood frame

25% versus wood
frame

Effective R-value for PolySteel Wall

R26 to R50+

R26 to R50+

R26 to R50+

Water absorption
(volume)

Less than 3%
(ASTM C272)

Less than 3%
(ASTM C272)

Less than 3%
(ASTM C272)

Water Vapor

0.93 perms per 1.5" (minimum)

0.56 perms per 2.5" (minimum)

0.56 perms per 2.5" (minimum)

Water Vapor / Permeance

1.27 perms per inch

1.27 perms per inch

1.27 perms per inch

Sound class

48 with 1/2" drywall

57 minimum (6" core)

57 minimum (6" core)

Fire Wall

4 hours, without the addition of any wall coverings to assist in
its performance

4 hours, without the addition of any wall coverings to assist in its performance

TBD

EPS compressive strength

15-21 psi
(10% deformation)

15-21 psi
(10% deformation)

15-21 psi
(10% deformation)

Concrete compressive strength

2,500 psi (typical)

2,500 psi (typical)

2,500 psi (typical)

Concrete pouring temperature

Down to 0°F (-18° C)

Down to 0°F (-18° C)

Down to 0°F (-18° C)

CSI Specifications

Code Approvals

Technical Assistance

Safety Information

Installation Manuals:
PS3000 – English
PS4000 – English

Installation Guides:
PS3000 – English
PS4000 – English & Spanish
PolyPro – English
Lite-Deck – English

Technical MAIN

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Molded expanded polystyrene
(EPS), self-extinguishing, confirming to ASTM ASTM C 578

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Galvanized welded steel cross ties,
11-gauge minimum thickness, wire welded in at least 40 locations

 

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22-gauge x 1½" wide galvanized steel attachment furring strips, recessed 1/2"

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Molded expanded polystyrene
(EPS), self-extinguishing, confirming to ASTM ASTM C 578

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Cross ties and furring strips: high impact polypropylene copolymer resin with excellent impact resistance at low temperatures and a good stiffness impact balance

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1½" x 0.1575” furring strips, recessed 1/2”