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Superior Walls is an insulated precast concrete wall system that is custom manufactured to each building's specification. The product forms a concrete cavity wall panel with concrete studs at 24 inches on center attached at the top and bottom with bond beams and the entire assembly is faced with an integral concrete face shell. The wall is reinforced with rebar and polypropylene fibers providing additional structural strength. In addition, the concrete studs are cast with holes for wiring and factory attached wood nailers on each stud for interior finishing.
Superior Walls are available in heights of 4'-0", 4'-8", 8'-2", 9'-0", and 10'-0" and in custom lengths to suit your project. The maximum axial load (uniform house weight) for this product is 5500 pounds per linear foot. Special point loads up to 30,000 pounds can be accommodated.
WARRANTY*
Superior Walls are warranted for 15 years against defects in workmanship and side wall water penetration.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Each manufacturing plant is regularly inspected by an independent third-party inspection agency to insure compliance with the Quality Assurance program. In addition, manufacturing and installation personnel are trained and certified by Superior Walls of America, Ltd.
DAMPPROOFING
The concrete used in Superior Walls provides protection against freeze/thaw cycles and water vapor transmission. The urethane sealant used between panels provides superior protection against water penetration. Therefore, no additional damp proofing materials are required.
VAPOR BARRIER
The closed cell polystyrene material in the Dow® Styrofoam provides a vapor barrier for Superior Walls.
FIRE RESISTANCE
Dow Styrofoam® exhibits the following surface burning characteristics: flame spread 5 and smoke developed 165. The Superior Wall does not require the attachment of a 15 minute thermal barrier over the foam plastic as proven by UBC 26-3 and equivalent UL 1715 tests. The Superior Wall qualifies as a two-hour fire separation wall when 2 layers of 5/8” Type 'X' drywall are applied to the studs.
BUILDING CODE ACCEPTABILITY
ICC-ES ESR-1553 HUD Structural Engineering Bulletin No. 1117 Rev. 5 Wisconsin Building Product Approval No. 970062-R
Superior Walls of America franchises are independently owned and operated. Check with your local Superior Walls of America representative for availability.
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