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A Better Way to Build

Made from expanded polystyrene and galvanized steel, PolySteel forms stand 16" high, 48" long, and come in 6", 8" and 10" core widths. 
The forms fit easily together and are filled with concrete and steel rebar to create solid, super-insulated, concrete walls that are ten times stronger than wood construction.
To examine detailed technical data about PolySteel, explore our Technical Tour.
BASIC TECHNICAL DATA
length 48"
height 16"
width 6"core 9.25"
width 8" core 11"
width 10" core 14"
surface area 5.33 sq. ft.
weight of form 6 lbs. per form
R-value of EPS 4.17-inch
avg. thickness EPS  2.4" per side (6")
avg. thickness EPS 2.5" per side (8")
   
concrete volume (6" form) 13.5 forms per yard
concrete volume (8" form) 10 forms per yard
concrete volume (10" form) 7.5 forma per yard
thermal mass (6" form) 56 psf
thermal mass (8" form) 76 psf
thermal mass (10" form) 101 psf
air infiltration 1/4 of stud wall
sound class 48 with 1/2" drywall
flame spread index less than 10
smoke development index less than 300
flash ignition temperature 700 degrees F.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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