Modular panel alternative constuction system
The rising cost and decreased quality of lumber for traditional "stick" framing is forcing the construction industry in the United States to look towards alternative materials and methods. This flexible concrete finish system has many benefits."The Panel Construction System is a tried and proven construction process utilizing space frame / concrete sandwich panel engineering technology. This construction process has evolved over the past 30 years, and has been perfected by the patent.
"The core foundation of the system is a welded wire space frame manufactured in variable wire gauges with insulating foam located in the middle of the panel. The panels are manufactured in four-foot widths and specific lengths as required for the application. Panel thickness is also variable to accommodate insulation requirements, load bearing capacities, and architectural design.
Link: Global Panel Solutions
Building process using modular panels
"The wire/foam panels are installed at the project site to create load bearing walls, floors, and roofs as designed for the structure, then coated with 1 ¼” of 2000 PSI Portland cement plaster. The finished product is a monolithic structure with no cold joints. This can be achieved by using a plaster gun, hand-trowled application, shotcrete, or gunite."
"The panel construction system is cost competitive against conventionial construction processes such as masonry block, poured in place concrete, and concrete tilt up. While the cost in place is competitive versus conventional means, the added benefits relate to exceptional total value. Advantages to using panel construction include:
- Earthquake resistance
- Hurricane resistance (withstands winds over 200 mph)
- Fire Resistant – ratings up to 3 hours
- Excellent sound transmission barrier
- No wood or associated threat of termites or dry rot
- Adaptable to all architectural designs
- Built to last with infinite longevity
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