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Frequently Asked Questions Pagel of 3 <br /> Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential and Commercial Const <br /> IAL <br /> AL.W. ATT <br /> HOME �L€lLDERS COMMERCIAL AR,CHITECT5# D.I.Y. <br /> OW'NE E CANEER5 OWNEWBUILDER <br /> t Steel Form <br /> ySteel Lite-Deck <br /> 1. What is the R-Value of PolySteel? <br /> oleoa!ler 2. How much does it cost to build with PolySteel? <br /> e Plans 3. What kind of footings are required for-PolySteel_walls? <br /> 4. How high a PolySteel wall can you pour at one time? <br /> fe Rooms 5. How do I attach stucco, siding or brick to_PolySteel walls? <br /> ws 6. What makes-PolySteel better than other EPS forms? <br /> 7. How can I learn more? <br /> ethnical Data -- - <br /> siness O taort�anity <br /> �n�� Iv <br /> errts 8 Expos <br /> about Us <br /> ordact Us <br /> 1. What is the R-Value of PolySteel? <br /> ` s Walls made of PolySteel perform, on an average, like a wood frame w <br /> Site Map constructed for R-30 insulation. But that's not the whole story. The Ei <br /> R-Value performance of PolySteel consists of three factors: (1)the R-' <br /> the expanded polystyrene, (2)the thermal stability of massive concret, <br /> reduces the temperature fluctuations, and, consequently, the heat loa( <br /> requirements, so common to wood-frame buildings. Finally, air leakac <br /> (infiltration)can account for 20% to 40% of the heat load requirementE <br /> wood-framed building. PolySteel reduces this air infiltration by 75%! , <br /> result, with the combined performance of the R-Value of the expa <br /> ErTt4reoll polystyrene, the stabilizing effects of the thermal mass of the cor <br /> I'r o d u c Ll n c and the reduced air infiltration, PolySteel walls actually perform <br /> Glick to raquafm a as R-50, or more, in some areas of the country. We even guarante <br /> FE GDS writing, that a homeowner will save at least 33% of their energy costs <br /> 6 construction with R-19 insulation throughout the United States. <br /> BQB VILA`s Top of rage <br /> choice for the <br /> DoteOM <br /> -,DreemHOME <br /> 2. How much does it cost to build with PolySteel? <br /> The best way to answer this question is to compare building with Poly <br /> the alternative construction you are considering. <br /> • A PolySteel home will cost, on average 2%to 4% more than bL <br /> exterior walls of a home with 2 X 6 frame construction. If the al <br /> is 2 X 4 construction, the difference would be slightly higher. <br /> • A PolySteel basement will cost about the same, or even less, tt <br /> http://polysteel.com/faq.htm 5/3/2005 <br /> nup: t,Vjy0L.,.,..__..-- --- "�— <br />