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The POLYBLOCK building system

IntroductionThe Polyblock system is known generically as either ICFs


(Insulated Concrete Forms) or LCFs(Lightweight Concrete Forms).LCF/ICF systems
have been used for over 30 years in countries where thermal insulation andenergy
efficiency are key requirements. The systems are compliant with the new ‘green’ ,
ecofriendly building codes.The system is in essence a hollow expanded polystyrene
block that acts as formwork for areinforced concrete infill and stays in place to
thermally insulate the building.The system is completed by plastering with a special
expanded polystyrene plaster: Polyplastor (internally only) by lining the walls with
gypsum board.180mm POLYBLOCKAdvantages of building with Polyblock

Thermal insulation
significantly better than brick and block construction including cavity walls.This gives
better living conditions, building comfort and allows reduction in energy costs.
Thermalinsulation(R value) of a
Polyblock
wall is rated at 1,76 which is 4 to 5 times better than aconventional cavity brick wall and 10-
12 times better than a single skin brick wall.

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