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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.

Proximity Hotel-Greensboro, NC, attained the USGBC’s highest rating, LEED Platinum.

The 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.