Insulating concrete molds
It is a system in construction where lightweight formwork made of advanced insulating material is used to support concrete walls during the casting process at the construction site.
The moldings are left in place as a primary insulator in the walls
Insulating molds are used in many countries around the world and began to be used in North American countries for several years
These molds have proven to be effective and a powerful and cost-effective way to construct all types of buildings from homes and basements to multi-storey cinemas and commercial buildings as well.
concrete molds shapes
Forms of insulating concrete blocks are permanent forms that resemble the shape of sandwiches or sandwiches.
Concrete is poured onto the formwork between two insulating layers
Insulating formwork is today one of the strongest and most energy efficient wall systems used in residential and commercial construction, plus forms will remain in place as permanent walls to form group walls when multiple blocks or panels are connected with plastic wires .
Insulating concrete formwork used in construction
It is a type of reinforced concrete formwork usually made of thermal insulation (polystyrene or polyurethane foam) that serves as a permanent internal and external substrate for roofs, floors and walls .
Construction method and use of insulating concrete blocks
The models themselves are permanently interconnected modular units that fit together like LEGO bricks that are then filled with concrete, resulting in more high-performance buildings than their traditional counterparts .
Bricks used in insulating concrete formwork constructions are locked together to create a structure strong enough to hold poured concrete. Insulating concrete blocks are used by contractors to qualify for energy credit and other types of ratings, eg LEED. These insulated formwork that will take the place of masonry, wood or concrete,
They not only provide continuous insulation and sound barrier, but also support drywall on the inside and stucco, roll siding or brick on the outside .
Insulated concrete formwork will, at a minimum, achieve a wall that is permanently insulated on both sides with a solid concrete brick core. The bricks and slabs also feature integrated nailing strips for bonding interior and exterior finishes and the ability to let in mechanical operations, such as wiring and plumbing, without cutting into the concrete foundation. However, wall penetration or pipes passing through walls must be accommodated before concrete pouring is completed
Basic components of the panels
Polystyrene panels or what is known as cork, which are prefabricated panels assembled by plastic ties (to determine the distances between the two panels)
The panels are designed to accommodate all iron diameters according to what is required during construction, where concrete is poured between the two panels after placing the reinforcement iron horizontally and vertically according to the engineering perspective and the result is an isolated armed wall on both sides (instead of columns) because the bearing capacity of reinforced concrete walls is much greater than the masts (Columns) and this wall must be based on a solid and connected base whose dimensions and thickness are determined by the competent engineer in accordance with the building standards in the country in which the project is being implemented
The goal of this modern technology in construction is to save energy while providing speed and accuracy of completion of the project while giving the longer life span of the project by protecting the concrete by these panels that prevent the access of weather factors directly to the concrete
This system will reduce structural structural costs, as the savings rate in this system ranges from 25% – 32%, and depends of course on the quality of the finishing
