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"One of the more promising products, being developed by Composite Building Structures, Ltd., Fort Myers, is a high-tech fiberglass composite that can be used to make the frame and shell of a house."

Wall Street Journal - Marketplace Section - 11/23/05  (See Article)

 

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CBS Pultrusion Architectural Specifications

 

150 mile per hour winds L/240 Deflection

 

 

 

 

Max Height for L/360 Under Compression

24 inch pitch

16 inch pitch

 

 

 

 

2x6 Phenolic Stud

9.55 ft

11.0 ft

 

 

 

 

2x6 Ultra Phenolic Stud

10.50 ft

11.9 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Waiting further 4th generation test results)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CBS Pultrusion Mechanical Specifications

At 20% wood rots

Property

Value

Units

Test

Method

 

Wood

 

2x6 stud

 

 

 

 

Douglas Fir

Glass Content 65% by volume

 

 

 

 

 

at 12% H20

Tensile Strength

150

KSI

ASTM

D638

 

 

Tensile Modulus

5.1

MSI

ASTM

D638

 

 

Flexural Strength

70

KSI

ASTM

D790

 

4.0 – 13.0

Flexural Modulus

5.0

MSI

ASTM

D790

 

1.0 – 1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compressive Strength

60

KSI

ASTM

D695

 

0.2 – 0.9

Compressive Modulus

5.0

MSI

ASTM

D695

 

0.5 – 1.0

Coefficient of Expansion

4.2

in/in/0F x 10-6

N/A

 

 

24 Hour Water Absorption*

0.1

% Max

ASTM

D570

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Density

0.075

Lbs/In3

ASTM

D792

 

0.02

Specific Gravity

2.07

N/A

ASTM

D792

 

0.51

Percent Glass (by weight)

79

%

ASTM

D2584

 

 

 

V-0

 

UL

94

 

 

Smoke Index

15

N/A

ASTM

E84

 

 

Flame Spread

5

N/A

ASTM

E84

 

 

Conductivity

5

BTU/ft3/hr/oF/in

C177

 

0.09

CBS Wall System Specifications

 

 

Property

Value

Units

Test

Method

 

 

Ultimate Compressive strength per stud

45,000

Lbs

ASTM

E72 & Calculations

Ultimate Flexural Strength

60,000

PSI

ASTM

E330 and Calculations

Flexural Modulus

5.5

PSI x 106

ASTM

E330 and Calculations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical properties are typical values and most composite products can be engineered to meet specific design requirements if additional strength, stiffness, or other attributes are required.

Egis-Wall - The Framing Material-of-Choice

 

§ Stronger than steel                                        § No interior load bearing walls

§ Lighter than wood                                          § 2 x 6 Studs on 24" centers

§ High insulation values                                   § Same size header in all spans

§ Non-conductive                                              § Seismic & Tornado protection
 

§ No electronic interference                            § No exterior house wrap (with R-30)

§ Termite and rodent proof                              § Built-in electric wire channels

§ No mildew, mold, or rot                                 § Walls erected on site

§   Will not deteriorate
 

§   Will not burn                                                     §   Home dried-in in one day

§   Designed to resist the worst hurricanes       § No material loss

§ Screw joints - stronger than nails                  §   No site cleanup
 

Features & Benefits for Architects

 

§   Dimensionally Stable - Accurate drawings & plans

§ Light Weight - Lighter & less dense than aluminum - Easy to handle, economical to ship

§   Chemical Resistant - Use in aggressive atmospheres & chemical soaking areas

§ Low Thermal Expansion - Similar to glass, 40% less than Steel, 70% less than Aluminum - No window cracking and creaking

§   100% Rebound after Flex - Recovery after distortion forces - tornados, earthquakes, & hurricanes

§   Variable Compositions - Design flexibility - 50% higher tensile than hot rolled steel

§   Lighter than Wood - Support Reduction

§ Stronger than Steel - No interior bearing walls

§ Electrical Resistant - Prevents electricity transmission

§   Electronic Transparent - No Signal interference - Computer, radio, TV, hospital, radar

§   Corrosion Resistant - Long life

§ R-30 Insulation Value - Superior efficiency

§ Water Proof - No vapor barrier needed

§ Wind Proof - No house wrap needed

§ Color Throughout Profile - Weather ability

§ Code Approvals - SBCCI, Fire Marshal Class 1 (highest rating)

§ Strongest Materials - 24-Inch on-center

§ Fastened with Screws in Shear - Stronger than nails

 

Features & Benefits for Builders

 

§ Pre-built Panels - Faster erection

§ Secure Delivery - Less Theft

§ No Waste - Less Clean up and no trash

§ Wire Channels - No routing or cutting chases

§ Fewer Headers - Cost Saving

§ Low Cost Labor - Uses unskilled labor not tradesmen

§ Price Stability - Accurate estimates, no price fluctuation

§ Coating Receptivity - Easily painted, taped, glued, or caulked

§ Uses Safe Power Drills for Screwing - Eliminates dangerous power nail guns

§ Erection to Dry-in by CBS - No crew training, scheduling, 1-day erection

§ Uses Standard Interior & Exterior Items - No change in applications, or techniques

§ Rough-Out or Finished Panels - Choice based on crew availability

 

Features & Benefits for Homeowners

 

§ Competitive Cost - Affordable

§ Non-Toxic - Environmentally Safe - No preservatives

§ Aging Impervious - Higher resale value

§ Fire Impervious - Lower insurance rates

§ Termite Impervious - No monthly treatments

§ 350 MPH Wind Resistance - Lower Insurance rates
§   Non-Conductive - Electrically Transparent for Signal reception

§ Water Impervious - No mildew or rot possible

§ Vapor Impervious - Insulation will never wet-out or lose efficiency

§ Wind Impervious - Efficient heating and air conditioning

§ R-30 Insulation - Energy savings

§ No plants or animals destroyed - Green product

The Framing Material of Choice – Worldwide

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