Lightweight Forming System and Roofs for Concrete Floors

Lightweight Forming System for Concrete Floors and Roofs

The fast, flexible and safe method to build a concrete floor or roof that saves labor, time and money

Patented Process Furring Strips Steel Beams Self-supporting

Patented Process Integrated, Utility Chases

“I believed there was a better way, so I invented one.” Piero Cretti In 1978, Piero Cretti, inventor of Insul-Deck, created a system to fill the need for a strong, versatile floor that was easy to install.

Strength, Security, Structural Integrity and Flexibility Insul-Deck is a new way to build, combining the strength, security and structural integrity of concrete with the flexibility of lightweight expanded polystyrene forms.

Self-Supporting Joist-and-Deck The result is a self-supporting joist-and-deck forming system that provides the maximum strength of a reinforced concrete deck with minimal materials and labor.

Residential and Commercial Advantages Architects recognize the wide array of design flexibility possible with Insul-Deck.

Residential and Commercial Advantages Contractors — both commercial and residential — have discovered advantages of building with Insul-Deck. Provides the maximum strength of reinforced concrete with a minimum of materials, labor and time

Residential and Commercial Advantages It’s comparable in cost to conventional concrete construction.

High Performance You should demand the performance only Insul-Deck can deliver, especially given the high cost of energy and an increasing demand for improving the workplace environment.

Cost-Effective Insul-Deck offers a unique and cost-effective solution for all of your commercial and upscale residential needs.

Environmentally Responsible Insul-Deck is also the environmentally responsible answer. Insul-Deck is qualified for “LEAD” Energy Program credits.

Satisfaction Guaranteed What’s more, we remain dedicated to improving our product based on the latest research and development. I guarantee you will be completely satisfied with Insul-Deck. It has inspired architects and made floor and roof construction easier for thousands of contractors worldwide. Florence, KY Manufacturing Facility

Delivered Ready To Install Comes precut to specified length(s) Staged for quick assembly No on-site scrap generated

Lightweight System Doesn’t Require A Crane Eliminates need for heavy material handling equipment Ideal for difficult sites and conditions

Uses Less Labor Two laborers can install floors Installed in an average of one square foot per minute.

Integrated Utility Chases, Steel Beams and Furring Strips Unique, patented manufacturing process Unique, patented manufacturing process Any finish can be attached to the integral steel furring strips. Unique, patented manufacturing process Any finish can be attached to the integral steel furring strips. The thickness of the galvanized steel strips are 1/32" with a spacing of 12 inches on center. Unique, patented manufacturing process Any finish can be attached to the integral steel furring strips. The thickness of the galvanized steel strips are 1/32" with a spacing of 12 inches on center. Exposed furring strips (inset) are ready for dry wall installation.

User-Friendly Design Panels form a 5” wide concrete T-beam. Rebar reinforces each joist. Specifications and load factors available for a variety of designs Panels form a 5” wide concrete T-beam. Steel mesh reinforces surface.

User-Friendly Design Tongue-and-groove panels

Makes Jobs Easier For Electricians, Plumbers & Other Subcontractors Utilities are easy to install in the premolded access chases. Polystyrene can be removed, allowing for larger utility runs.

Bottom-Line Benefits for Contractors Spend less time on the job site Don’t have to cut material to size Takes labor-intensive, skill-intensive tasks out of the picture

Bottom-Line Benefits for Contractors Just set the forms, install shoring and pour concrete Improves job site safety With premolded access chases, utilities are easy to install.

Satisfaction For Distributors Performs for contractors No inventory Direct from the factory to the job site Delivered pre-engineered, precut and pre-labeled Backed with on-time support services

The Distributor’s Advantage Technical experts on hand Easy to specify, purchase and install Project drawings illustrate rebar placement and shoring support. Easy for an engineer to review and approve

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