EF Block Introduction Innovative patent pending Insulated Concrete

EF Block™ Introduction • Innovative, patent pending Insulated Concrete Block • Manufactured to IRC and HUD screen grid

EF Block™ Introduction • Leader in ICB/ICF composite block sales • #1 Styrofoam recycler in Arizona

EF Block™ Key Specs 2. 02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms 1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. a. Recycled content, postconsumer expanded polystyrene: +85 % by volume. b. Bulk density: 22 lb/ft 3 +10%. c. Compressive strength: 56 psi. d. Tensile strength: 43 psi e. Water vapor transmission: 7. 3

EF Block™ Key Specs 2. 02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms 1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. … f. Fire Endurance (10 inch wall thickness per ASTM E 119): 4 hours rating per UL R 14366, 9/91, 2/99 g. Thermal barrier (Room fire test): 1) No flame spread. 2) No smoke development. 3) Wall meets UBC 26 -3.

EF Block™ Key Specs 2. 02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms 1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. … h. Surface burning characteristics (ASTM E 84, NFPA 255) 1) Flame spread index: 0 2) Smoke development index: 5. 3) NFPA Class A 4) UBC Class 1

EF Block™ Key Specs 2. 02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms 1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. … i. Frost resistance: Highly frost resistant. i. Toxicity: Low k. Formation of mildew: Mildew and fungus growth is not anticipated.

EF Block™ Key Specs 2. 02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms 1. Material: Earth Friendly Block. … l. Water transmission: Meets the following requirements. 1) ASTM E 331 2) ASTM C 1389 (formerly ASTM E 514) 3) UBC 14 -1 (grade "C" kraft paper).

EF Block™ Key Specs 2. 02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms 1. Material: Earth Friendly Block …. m. Average wall humidity: Average 2. 5% by volume. n. Expansion: 0. 0018 inch/foot. o. Thermal performance (effective R-value): +30 h. o Fsq. ft. /Btu. p. Sound Insulation: >50 d. B(a)

EF Block™ Key Specs 2. 02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms … 2. Standard Element Dimensions: a. Overall thickness: 1) 10 inches (250 mm) b. Void Diameter: 1) 10 inch (250 mm) overall thickness: 6 inches (155 mm).

EF Block™ Key Specs 2. 02 MATERIALS A. Insulated concrete forms … 2. Standard Element Dimensions: … c. Outside wall thickness (void to outside face): 1) 10 inch (250 mm) overall thickness: 2 inches (50 mm). d. Length: 1) 10 inch (250 mm) overall thickness: 60 inches (1500 mm).

EF Block™ Cost Effective q. Ease of use, reduces costs q. Saves energy costs q. Reduced maintenance costs

EF Block™ Cost Effective q. Ease of use, reduces construction costs: v No special equipment v No special labor skills v No furring out v No insulation

EF Block™ Cost Effective q. Ease of use, reduces construction costs. Per square foot: v. Concrete Block: $11. 50 v EF Block: $8. 50

EF Block™ Cost Effective q. Saves energy costs thermal insulation rating: v R-value: 23. 16 v Dynamic R-Value: 40+ v 40% reduction in heating/cooling loss

EF Block™ Cost Effective q. Reduced maintenance costs: v v No wood rot No stucco cracking No termite nesting or damage No mold or mildew

EF Block™ Overview Ø Perfect weight-to-volume ratio Ø Incredibly lightweight Ø Expanded fully molded block Ø Increased durability Ø Easily make on-site modifications

EF Block™ Overview Ø Recyclable Ø No warping Ø No mildew Ø Mold Resistant

EF Block™ Overview Ø Bug Resistant Ø Fire Resistant: 4 hour fire rated to 2300 degrees

EF Block™ Overview Ø Reduced Noise: 53 db sound absorption & 70 stc rating Ø Tax Breaks Ø Low Labor Costs Ø Seismic Level 4 Approved

EF Block™ Specifications Uses: ü Permanent form work for structural concrete walls in buildings of any type of construction ü More than 20, 000 structures in the US and Mexico

EF Block™ Specifications Uses: ü Solution for economical, earthfriendly commercial and residential construction

EF Block™ Specifications Uses: ü Commercial construction

EF Block™ Specifications Uses: ü Commercial construction

EF Block™ Specifications Uses: ü Commercial construction

EF Block™ Specifications Uses: ü Commercial construction

EF Block™ Specifications Uses: ü Commercial construction

EF Block™ Specifications Description: Hollow core forms comprised of: ü Polystyrene beads ü Portland Cement ü Admixtures & water

EF Block™ Specifications Description: Hollow core forms: ü 87% polystyrene beads ü Density of 20 to 24 pcf

EF Block™ Specifications Description: Hollow core forms: ü Compressive strength: 56 psi ü Tensile strength: 43 psi ü Expansion: . 0018 inch/ft

EF Block™ Specifications Description: Concrete fill: ü Normal weight concrete ü 3/8 inch maximum aggregate size ü Min. compressive strength: 2500 psi

EF Block™ Specifications Description: Reinforcement: ü Rebar with min. yield stress: 40 ksi ü ASTM A 615 standard compliant

EF Block™ Specifications Description: Structural design: ü Analysis & design of concrete fill ü Steel reinforcement ü Waterproofing

EF Block™ Benefits Ø Design, Construction & Efficiency Ø Strength & Durability Ø Energy Efficiency Ø Minimal Maintenance

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