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Rigid EPS Cross Tie Design

 

IGLU PROFORM SYSTEM offers one of the oldest and most proven ICF designs in the market today. Because of the special EPS cross tie design, we can offer the highest quality block at a low price. The IGLU PROFORM SYSTEM  EPS cross tie produces a much more rigid form compared to other common plastic or metal cross ties. This is one of the reasons why bracing and shoring is minimized when using the Iglu Proform System.

The EPS cross tie system is significantly less costly than a plastic or metal cross tie design. Yet once the concrete is poured, both systems produce a very strong monolithic concrete wall. One of the main purposes of a plastic or metal cross tie is to attach dry wall onto the EPS surface. However, furring strips, anchored to the EPS shortly before or after the concrete is poured, makes the drywall application easy and cost efficient. Adhesives are also available for gluing the drywall to the EPS.

 

Engineered locking design
The IGLU PROFORM SYSTEM locking mechanism is especially designed for just the right locking tightness. The advantage is that gluing; taping, etc is not necessary. The tight locking system also plays a role, along with the rigid EPS cross tie, to avoid extensive need for bracing.

 

Unique Rib design for Plaster
Mineral plaster bonds much better to EPS than is commonly believed. However, because the coefficient of expansion and contraction is different for EPS than for plaster, plaster directly applied to EPS may crack over time. This is why a mesh is usually applied over EPS before plastering. The unique rib surface design of IGLU PROFORM SYSTEM helps to compensate for the different expansion and contraction rates and eliminates the need for using mesh.

 

Equal dimension grid design
The IGLU PROFORM SYSTEM interlocking system is designed as a two-dimensional 5cm grid. This means that if a block needs to be cut, the spare piece can be used anywhere and will not be wasted. It is very important to note that the block should always cut in the center of the open space between the locking lugs and that a locking lug should never be cut. If the block is cut properly, all widths and lengths will be divisible by 5cm. The grid design allows for easy installation of tees, corners and different widths of IGLU PROFORM SYSTEM blocks.

 

High-density EPS specifications
IGLU PROFORM SYSTEM maintains strict control over the manufacturing process to insure that high-density EPS standards and fusion quality are maintained at all times. This insures excellent locking, consistent sizing, minimum blowouts and breakage during transportation, storage and installation.

 

The management and owners of Iglu Proform System are experts in the installation of EPS production facilities with knowledge of raw materials and manufacturing. This expertise insures that Iglu Proform System designs are best for the Builder and are also highly compatible with production of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.