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.
Since the introduction of the 3D Panel for construction of walls, several
new uses have emerged for the panel. These are explained in the following
pages. The 3D Panel System has been described as Twenty First Century
technology available today. Isn't it time for you to enjoy the pleasure of a
construction system which provides long term durability and long term energy
savings without compromising our natural resources? The revolution in
construction technology has started and the StructurTech 3D Panel is out in
front!