Description

The 3D Panel is a unique and effective way to easily create a strong insulated concrete building or wall. 3D Panels are used in every type of concrete structure because of the flexibility of design and ease of use. Thousands of structure and walls have been built around the world with 3D panels. Many of them use the panel for all elements of the structure including walls, floors, stairs and trim. 3D Panel is used for affordable housing all the way to multi-million dollar housing. Residential, commercial, institutional multi-story all can be created easily with this remarkable code-approved method. The strength of the 3D system is enormous and is partially attributed to the truss wires which are welded to connect each side of mesh to make the panel. The insulation in the center of the panel is suspended on the truss wires and becomes a continuous thermal break when panels are connected. The performance of the insulation thus is greater than the R-value rating because of the thermal-mass effect of the concrete on each side of the panel. The monolithic structure with 3D panel enables it to withstand earthquakes, hurricanes and typhoons. Many 3D buildings have endured hurricanes with no water penetration or damage, earthquakes with no cracking, and at the same time provided a comfortable and energy-efficient environment for the residents. In the U. S. today there is a strong movement towards concrete housing. The 3D Panel System is perfect for this market. It provides hard walls and perfectly placed insulation for maximum efficiency. Stay-in-place forms today use polystyrene as molds for concrete and end up with soft exteriors and exteriors which have to be hardened. In the process, they lose the thermal mass effect necessary for energy efficiency. Unlike concrete block, the 3D panel provides the insulation and reinforcement strength to concrete which makes it acceptable for residential or commercial construction.