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Richard

Dec 15, 2001, 7:11 PM

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Styrofoam Wall and Roof Panel's ?????

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Ok folks I see them being used a lot for walls and roofs .
Your choice is 4" 6" and 8" Styrofoam panels 4 feet wide and 8 or 10 feet long . They use to coats of cement 1 grey about 1 1/2 " thick with small aggregate and a final white coat as usual They still use vertical columns and headers and lintels etc . Its meant for single story homes or the second story of a 2 story home .
Now the plus side's are as follows.
#1. Cheaper to erect
#2. Faster (is anything fast in Mexico? teheheh:)
#3. GREAT insulation factors
#4. allows for intricate wall roof designs
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful BUT!!
How long will a wall like this last ?
How strong is it ?
Is aprox 2" of hand laid up cement strong enough to say use toggle bolts to hold upper kitchen cabinets to the wall when filled with dishes or can goods?
Ok I can take it! Hit me with it!!! It seems to good to be true, and at 51 years of age,with 33 years in construction I should know better than to even ask . But IT Sounds So Good ! :)

Loco

Dec 15, 2001, 8:36 PM

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Build free standing storage

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and/or support from the columns or ceiling

Richard

Jan 5, 2002, 2:59 PM

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With a bit of help from Mr Charlie Palmer it turns out !

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I will post this event when it takes place. This This project just might get started and finished in One Lifetime ! teheheh
to be a TON of info on this relativly new
(10 + years old) building system . Several sites available with lots of links to stress loading etc. So with the help of Pattern Language
"Thanks Carl" and Styrene panels "Thanks Chuck"
Could be in a few months - - - or maybe not till 2003. As we are in the middle of selling 3 homes in Ill. 1 in Michigan and building a new one in the Rolling Hillsides of Western ILL. Yes you read that right there really is some beautiful rolling heavily woody lands here in ILL.
Prosperous New Year to all
Richard Audrey and PEPITA
Chicago/Cozumel

C.Parker

Feb 11, 2002, 1:31 PM

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Build free standing storage

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They are called R-Control Panels and what a great way to build! It is fast and they are extremely strong. We have built 3 houses with this system. Here is another good thing, you don't have to look for a stud to hang something! We are in the process of building a 2,500 sq.ft house now in Colorado. Goes fast, strong and very efficent.: and/or support from the columns or ceiling

Joseph Pacchainelli

Mar 23, 2002, 12:57 PM

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Styrofoam Wall and Roof Panel's ?????

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: Ok folks I see them being used a lot for walls and roofs .
: Your choice is 4" 6" and 8" Styrofoam panels 4 feet wide and 8 or 10 feet long . They use to coats of cement 1 grey about 1 1/2 " thick with small aggregate and a final white coat as usual They still use vertical columns and headers and lintels etc . Its meant for single story homes or the second story of a 2 story home .
: Now the plus side's are as follows.
: #1. Cheaper to erect
: #2. Faster (is anything fast in Mexico? teheheh:)
: #3. GREAT insulation factors
: #4. allows for intricate wall roof designs
: Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful BUT!!
: How long will a wall like this last ?
: How strong is it ?
: Is aprox 2" of hand laid up cement strong enough to say use toggle bolts to hold upper kitchen cabinets to the wall when filled with dishes or can goods?
: Ok I can take it! Hit me with it!!! It seems to good to be true, and at 51 years of age,with 33 years in construction I should know better than to even ask . But IT Sounds So Good ! :)

Joe Pacchainelli

Mar 23, 2002, 1:04 PM

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Build free standing storage

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: They are called R-Control Panels and what a great way to build! It is fast and they are extremely strong. We have built 3 houses with this system. Here is another good thing, you don't have to look for a stud to hang something! We are in the process of building a 2,500 sq.ft house now in Colorado. Goes fast, strong and very efficent.Im looking for wall panels to build a home, can you help?: : and/or support from the columns or ceiling

Edwin H. White

Jun 4, 2002, 4:01 PM

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Styrofoam Wall and Roof Panel's ?????

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