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Stephen Heckeroth is the Northern California dealer for ICS 3-D Panels.
The Ideal Wall System for Passive Solar Design
modified expanded polystyrene core outer layers of 2"x2" welded wire mesh galvanized truss wires pierce core and are welded to the outer mesh layers field-applied shotcrete	ICS 3-D Panel System is faster, stronger, and more versatile and economical than wood frame or concrete block or any other wall panel system. No other wall system offers all of these benefits: Two inches of interior thermal mass, continuous R-19 insulation and a durable waterproof exterior.      The components of the 3-D System are simple - a core of non CFC modified expanded polystyrene, flanked by 100% recycled wire mesh, connected with galvanized truss wires and field-coated with shotcrete or soil cement. Each 3-D Panel is lightweight (a typical 4'x8' panels weighs just 38 lbs.) and is easy to handle and install. Walls can go up in hours, entire buildings, even multi-storied, in just weeks with non-specialized labor. The 3-D Panels are placed over rebar embedded in a concrete gradebeam, then fastened to one another and the seams and corners are reinforced with wire mesh. Windows and door openings are quickly cut to accommodate any type frame materials. Electrical conduit and boxes can be easily mounted to the wire mesh, along with the supply plumbing. Interior plumbing walls are constructed to handle large waste lines. Field-applied, wet or dry shotcreting to the desired thickness produces a monolithic concrete structure that accepts any type of interior and exterior surface texture treatment. Tested by Man and Mother Nature      In test after rigorous test, involving extraordinary forces and conditions, ICS 3-D Panels have excelled. Results of wind-load and load-bearing tests are startling, meaning that the ICS 3-D Panel System is adaptable to virtually any structural requirement or climatic/environmental/seismic conditions.      Yet, Mother Nature has provided the severest of tests. A home built with ICS 3-D Panels in Homestead, Florida survived the fury of Hurricane Andrew with no structural damage; a two-story research complex, built with 3-D Panels in the Mojave Desert, withstood California's worst earthquake in 40 years (6.9 Richter) with zero structural effects. Code Compliance ICS 3-D Panels meet the CABO one and two-story family dwelling codes (Compliance Report No. NER0454, 1/1/93) which satisfies all SBCCI, ICBO and BOCA requirements for standard buildings, 3-D Panels also have HUD compliance, covered under SEB#1120.
	Benefits for Everyone Architects, Contractors, Owners
	Greater Design Flexibility - panels are 4' wide by any length (in 8" increments) and adapt easily to curved/arched design applications. Reduced Heavy Equipment on the Job Sites - handling/installation requires little equipment and reduces manpower needs. Fewer Specialized Trades Required - the need for framing, masonry, insulation and drywall trades reduced or eliminated. Simplified Utility Installation - easy routing of electrical conduit and plumbing. Reduced Construction Time - it's not uncommon for a few workers to erect the shell of a 2,500 sq. ft. structure in less than a day. Greater Structural Integrity - produces a continuously reinforced, insulated wall with extraordinary strength-to-weight ratios. Earlier Completion + Earlier Occupancy - can mean lower total capital investment and a quicker return on investment. excellent Thermal/ Sound Barrier - modified expanded polystyrene core meets all VA, FHA and HUD thermal requirements; double shell configuration minimizes sound transmission. Lower Maintenance Costs - a concrete structure minimizing long-term maintenance requirements. Environmentally Intelligent - made from recycled steel; polystyrene core does not contain CFCs; System does not deplete forestry products. Passive Solar Design - Provides interior thermal mass, continuous insulation and durable waterproof exterior surface all in a 7'-thick wall system. Limitless Applications      The ICS 3-D Panel System is being used in construction projects of virtually every type around the world, including: Commercial Office Buildings, Upscale Homes, Manufacturing Facilities, Schools, Fire Stations, Storage Buildings, Low-cost Housing Projects, Sound Barrier Walls, Fire/Privacy/Partition Walls, Retaining Walls, Underground Buildings, Co-Housing Developments, Municipal Structures Refer the to the Retail Price Sheet and 3-D Cost Comparison Chart for cost information. Then complete the Project Information Form for a free quote.

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