CarbonCast Insulated Architectural Cladding
Lower weight and continuous insulation coexist beautifully
The only thermally efficient architectural panel on the market, CarbonCast® Insulated Architectural Cladding offers weight reductions of about 40% compared to solid, 6″ thick precast and is engineered to deliver insulation values of R-8 or more.
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The design of this CarbonCast system is based on the extensively tested CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panel. It is intended for horizontal and vertical placement as a non-load-bearing spandrel or column cover.
CarbonCast Insulated Architectural Cladding features inner and outer wythes 1-3⁄4″thick and up (depending on reveal depth) for a total concrete thickness of 3-1⁄2″ or 40% less concrete than a conventional precast panel. The wythes sandwich a layer of insulation of usually 2″ or more depending on R-value demands. The thicker you specify the insulation layer, the higher the R-value can be.
C-GRID® shear trusses connect the inner and outer wythes of concrete. CarbonCast Insulated Architectural Cladding can also incorporate C-GRID into the exterior face should concrete cover requirements—such as deep reveals—limit the use of welded wire mesh.
Dramatic weight reduction delivers significant benefits:
- Reduced load/superstructure. In most cases, lighter panels mean the building’s superstructure and foundation can be engineered for less dead load, resulting in cost savings and a lower carbon footprint.
- Lower transportation costs. Precasters can ship more panels on each flatbed truck, lowering costly fuel consumption.
- Smaller cranes. Crane size and expense can be reduced with lower-weight panels.
- Seismic performance. Lighter panels are generally more desirable in high-seismic areas.
Proximity Hotel-Greensboro, NC, attained the USGBC’s highest rating, LEED Platinum.
