Presentation of new Liteform Insulated Tilt-up concrete panels and Small Expanded Polystyrene Foam Manufacturing (EPS) Facilities

Contact: Chuck Wilson at 425-239 8760

Overview:

Liteform Technologies has been manufacturing insulated tilt up concrete panels since 2003 with many very tall structures constructed. Over the last three years this technology has advanced by reducing the wyth thickness to one inch on either side of the panel and incorporating basalt components instead of traditional steel rebar and inter-wyth ties. Current projects with this advanced technology can be viewed in Texas, the mid-west and at many other locations.

One aspect of this concept is recognizing that the two components of any tilt up or precast panel (concrete and foam) is weight, shipping limitations and the high price of quality foam. Liteform has solved both issues by configuring small portable expanded polystyrene foam manufacturing facilities that can be located on site at any ready-mix facility or set up on large project site to eliminate shipping issues and costs.

Liteform is now offering technology licensing, training and support and supply of raw materials to interested companies. The thin skin tilt up panels are very cost effective and are offered at a lower price than any other insulated tilt up panel product. When you look at the cost differences, the minimal rebar in these designs and the use of basalt components, many projects and contractors become very interested in using them or considering starting their own tilt up panel or foam manufacturing business.

An additional incentive in this concept is that these small EPS foam plants can produce high quality 4 x 8 foot x 2-inch thick sheets of under slab insulation that is very cost competitive with the pink and blue extruded foam sheets that contractors buy all the time. This EPS is made from 100% virgin bead and is not anything like you see at the box stores, however it is about 8 dollars a sheet less expensive than the pink and blue sheets. At great profit center, along with the pre-cast or site cast insulated tilt up panels.

The foam facility can also manufacture molds for long span pre-cast items such as double-tee clear span roof beams. These molds are made from the foam billets and allow the concrete components to be “hot cured” so that pour and pull can occur within less than a 24-hour time cycle. I have included pictures of some 77-foot clear span roof beams that were site cast.

Other key items regarding our technology:

1. The Liteform panel technology is now “patent pending” and uses basalt components, rebar and mesh which is both non-corrosive and non-thermal bridging. The R-Value of typical panels is R24 but can be increased as needed.

2. The engineering firm SMBH of Columbus is our in-house design engineering firm that produces construction and shop drawing packages with PE stamp for any state.

3. The EPS foam that was developed for these panels is a special mix, as you can see in the following picture, it is “sticky foam” which is one of the attributes of the Liteform Tilt-up technology. However, there is a basalt intertie between wyths that ensures the panels are a true composite.

4. A compact EPS foam manufacturing facility package that includes the foam manufacturing equipment, building and training is now available as presented in the enclosed pictures. The pictures are of the new technology training center at the Liteform plant in Sioux City, Nebraska.

a. This concept allows it to be moved next to a larger commercial construction site (or the nearest batch plant) where either Geo-Foam is site manufactured or Insulated Tilt up panels are manufactured and temporarily stored until the project is ready.

b. The facility can also serve as a temporary pre-casting location for projects with components that are difficult to transport over the highway.

c. The facility can be located next to a portable batch plant for larger projects d. The facility can be used to manufacture LiteDeck floor panels for large hotel/commercial

projects to reduce costs.

This is where we are now so if we can set up some meetings to explore how to move this concept towards implementation, it would be great.

Look forward to talking to you soon.

Chuck Wilson

Figure 1 Pull test of foam to concrete bond - no interties between the concrete and foam

Figure 2 Double Tee 77 foot long roof beams site cast in EPS foam molds

Figure 3 Site cast double tee beams hot curing in foam molds and being lifted

Figure 4 Stack casting Litedeck thin skin foam tilt up and floor panels - TX

Figure 9 Installation of thin skin floor panels and 78 foot tilt up panels – TX

Figure 4 Potable EPS manufacturing and pre-casting facility

Figure 5 Foam manufacturing facility more views

The containers were used to transport the EPS manufacturing equipment and can be used to pack up and move to a temporary manufacturing site as needed.

Examples of Liteform EPS products that can be manufactured in a small EPS facility.

Figure 6 LiteDeck floor EPS panel product in high rise project

Figure 7 Geo Foam - 500 truckloads for I-29 bridge project in NE

LiteForm specializes in the manufacturing and design of highly efficient insulating concrete form (ICF) systems. Pat Boeshart, founder and CEO of LiteForm Technologies in South Sioux City, Nebraska, spent his early career as a professional contractor. After being introduced to ICF construction in the 1980s, Pat invented and patented the components for the LiteForm® concrete form system.

In addition to FlexxBoard25, the LiteForm family of products include FlexxBlock Insulating Concrete Forms for residential and commercial projects and LiteDeck solid concrete alternatives for floor, roof and deck applications in residential, commercial and safety structure projects.

LiteForm is dedicated to providing builders strong, versatile insulated concrete form products that save time and add to the bottom line, while providing homeowners with a stronger, safer structure and unmatched energy efficiency.

The Ultimate Dual Purpose Construction Grade Foam

The Construction Grade Foam for use both as superior insulation and as under-slab thermal barrier.

FlexxBoard25 was developed by LiteForm, one of the first manufacturers of Insulated Concrete Forms made of Expanded Polystyrene Rigid Foam Insulation (EPS).

LiteForm’s proprietary processes and continual improvements led to the development of FlexxBoard25 – a rigid foam insulation board that provides improved performance over XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) – at a lower cost.

Simplifying concrete construction using a plastic technology that is fundamentally changing the construction industry.

1.800.551.3313 www.flexxboard.comFlexxBoard25 is manufactured by LiteForm

Specifications ChartProperty Units ASTM Test RESULTS

Sheet Dimension 4’ x 8’ - -

Density Classification pcf - 2.0

Thermal Resistance at 75o F 1 Inch thickness C-518-04 4.54(R-Value)

Strength Properties, MimimumCompressive 10% Deformation psi D1621 32.8Flexural psi C203 47Dimensional Stability % D2126-09 2.0Oxygen Index Volume % D2126-09 24.0Thermal Conductivity K Factor at 750F BTU/(hr.) C-518-04 .232Modulus of Elasticity (sq. ft.) F/in.

Moisture Resistance, MaximumWVT (water vapor Transmission) perm./In. E96 2.65Absorption (vol.) % C272 2.4Capillarity - - none

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• Under-Slab Thermal Barrier – When used as a thermal barrier before pouring concrete, FlexxBoard25 bonds to concrete – reducing heat loss and preventing possible frost heaving. It helps extend the life of concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios, shop and garage slabs and basements.

• In-floor Heating – FlexxBoard25 can be used as a thermal barrier beneath concrete slabs when installing radiant floor heating systems – preventing heat loss to the ground while

promoting even heating.• Perimeter Insulation – When used

around the perimeter of a poured concrete or block wall foundation, FlexxBoard25 prevents heat loss. In shallow foundation designs, using FlexxBoard25 around the perimeter of a poured concrete slab will prevent frost penetration and frost heaves.

• Custom Fill Applications – FlexxBoard25 is simple to use in structural fill applications – custom shapes can be fabricated by LiteForm or be

delivered in blocks and fabricated on site.

• Roof Applications– FlexxBoard25 is an exceptional insulator and fill material for all roofing applications.

• Energy efficiency• Helps eliminate frost heaving and

concrete cracking• Increases the structural integrity of

concrete in both interior and exterior applications

• Bonds to concrete and will not separate like other foam products

• Moisture, mold and mildew resistant• Will not rot, deteriorate or degrade over

time, sustaining its R-Value• Environmentally conscious formula uses

a smaller portion of petroleum to make compared to other foam products

• Made of non-toxic materials that do not off-gas like other foam products

• Superior dimensional stability assures structure remains tight and energy efficient over life of building

• Acts as sound deadening, quiet barrier

is the ultimate dual purpose construction grade foam on the market.

FlexxBoard25 is the perfect foam insulation board to use above or below ground

FlexxBoard25 offers many advantages at a lower cost than the competition

For more information about FlexxBoard25, visit flexxboard.com or your local building supply center.

Insulated Forms for Tilt-Up Construction

Lower Construction Costs / Exceed Energy and Strength Requirements

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2016 PRODUCT BROCHURE

WHAT IS TILT UP AND HOW DOES IT WORK

The LiteForm TILT® system is an insulated concrete form for tilt-up construction. This system consists of expanded polystyrene panels. Optional 18-guage steel attachment rails are available for one-sided concrete tilt walls. These patented concrete form panels provide a lighter, faster, more energy efficient casting bed for all kinds of site-cast, tilt-up concrete walls. Perfect for use in dairy, swine, poultry and other agricultural buildings as well as retail, warehouse, churches, theaters or any other building type. Insulated panels can be incorporated as part of an energy efficient finished wall with a nominal R-30 insulating value. Or, the panels can be modified to be used several times to cast conventional, non-insulated concrete walls.

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Insulated PanelsLess concrete, more Insulation Pre-finish Both Sides Custom Engineered.

Sandwich PanelsMinimum R-27 Insulating Value Interior Attachment Rails Custom Engineered.

Un-Insulated PanelsRe-use EPS Forms Stack Casting Saves Time Custom Engineered.

Smaller Cranes lift Larger PanelsHandle custom lengths 50 ft. or more, and custom widths of 40 ft. or more

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THE BENEFITS OF USING LITEFORM TILT• LiteForm Tilt panels are lighter weight and can

be stack cast on site ultimately reducing crane size

• Concrete panels are quickly customized to incorporate custom block outs and openings

• Standard LiteForm Tilt form panels are either 2 or 4 foot wide. Custom designs are available for virtually any width of wall section

• LiteForm Tilt form panels are provided in custom sizes or the panels can be field cut as needed

• Structural ribs are every 24, 36 or 48 inches on center dependent on engineering design

• Rib depths can be customized as needed per engineering design

Stack CastingSaves Space, Reduces Crane Time and Accelerates Curing

Thinner Walls,Less WeightTypical Panels Weigh 55-75 lbs. Per Square Foot

Cures Faster, Less DowntimeInsulating Forms Can Reduce Curing Time Approximately 30%

Insulation That Bonds to ConcreteSpecial Form Designed for Aggressive bonding to Concrete Mixes

General Specifications

6-inch Base Section-EPS Insulation with continuous interlocking edges and load-bearing beam cavity every 24-inches

Top Hat Sections-18” x 48” x 2”, 4” or 6” depths. EPS Insulation with self-aligning edges

Steel Stiffeners-Continuous 18-guage steel channel every 12-inches

Maximum Ceiling Load (Channel Withdrawal)-RAD-3862 Test-Safe Fastening load is 128 lbs. per lineal foot or 64 lbs. per square foot

Fire Resistance Rating-ASTM E 119-00 Test-1.5 hour rating with 250 lb. per square foot load

Fire Performance Evaluation (w/1/2 inch Drywall)-UBC 26-3 Test-Passed acceptance criteria

Fire Performance Evaluation (w/out1/2 inch Drywall)-UBC 26-3 Test-Passed acceptance criteria

STC (Sound Transmission Class)-STC 57 by Field Test-14” concrete joist including 3” concrete cover

IIC (Impact Isolation Class)-IIC 44 by Field Test-14” concreted joist including 3” concrete coverIIC 82 by Field Test-14” concrete joist including 3” concrete cover and ½” Carpet w/Pad

R-Value-C177 or C518 Test-Overall R-26.4 for 6”Base Section R-4.40 per inch of insulation

Contact us with your plans and let us help you design the best solution

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U.S. Patent Numbers 6272749 & 6817150B1. Other Patents Applies for or Pending LD_Residential _03-15