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Lightweight Structures Technology
Features & Benefits
Green Built Features of FORTECO LCF System
Made from Recycled Materials
Steel is made from 100% recycled materials
Deck is made from either EPS material with 15% recycled content or from Mineral Wool material with up to 90% recycled content
Concrete – Can use fly ash, recycled fibers and recycled aggregate
Insulation adds High R-value built-in at no additional cost
Non-Toxic materials – Inert; No off gassing; No toxic fumes in case of fire
Fire Resistant – Non-combustible option with up to 4 hour fire rating
Ideal platform for in-floor heating using efficient boilers or geothermal heat pumps
Cost savings on installation; Lower energy bills with reduced floor to floor heat loss
Fabricated within 500 miles of or at job site; Lightweight with lower shipping costs
Added Benefits include:
Lightweight, easy to handle and install; No shoring or special equipment needed
Easy to field modify; Up to 20” wide openings without affecting structure
Corrosion resistant and not affected by mold or insects
Can be used in walls including tilt-up and architectural precast panels
Worldwide market using abundant labor force & no special equipment
Doesn’t hold water or Ice
Can pour concrete in low temperatures; No temporary enclosures or heat needed
Pricing
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Commitment
Lightweight Structures will provide full scale testing of
commercial floor installations including strength testing,
sound testing and vibration testing
Lightweight structures will provide full scale mockup
samples of commercial wall panel installations as
requested
Lightweight Structures can provide a whole building
energy analysis including payback calculations for
geothermal and solar panel installations
Lightweight Structures can provide pricing for
Architectural Design, Construction Management and
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing installations as
requested.
Features & Benefits
Added Benefits include: