Insulated Concrete Building Panels from Thermomass

THERMOMASS vs NATURE

Concrete panels are resistant to wind, hurricanes, floods, and fire. When insulated with THERMOMASS Building Insulation System the insulated concrete panel also becomes energy-efficient, incredibly durable and environmentally responsible and can assist you in meeting the increase in the R-Value of insulation provided in BCA Section J 2010.

Fire Resistance

THERMOMASS insulated precast concrete panels offer a non-combustible construction that helps contain a fire within boundaries. As a separation wall, precast concrete helps to prevent a fire from spreading throughout a building or jumping from building to building. During wild fires, THERMOMASS insulated precast concrete walls help provide protection to human life and the occupants' possessions.

Flood Resistance

THERMOMASS walls are not damaged by water; concrete that does not dry out continues to gain strength in the presence of moisture. Concrete submerged in water absorbs very small amounts of water over long periods of time, so the concrete is not damaged. In flood-damaged areas, concrete buildings are often salvageable.

Earthquake Resistance

THERMOMASS walls are resistant to earthquakes. Earthquakes in Guam, the United States (Richter scale 8.1); Manila, the Philippines (Richter scale 7.2); and Kobe, Japan (Richter scale 6.9) have subjected precast concrete buildings to some of nature's deadliest forces. Precast concrete buildings have a proven capacity to withstand these major earthquakes.

High Humidity and Wind-Driven Rain

Insulated precast concrete is resistant to wind-driven rain and moist outdoor air in hot and humid climates. THERMOMASS walls are impermeable to air infiltration and wind-driven rain.