Technical Resources

The building envelope is critical in regulating internal building temperatures and determining how much energy is required to heat or cool a structure. Thermally efficient exterior wall systems aim to mitigate heat transfer and energy loss. This brief explores the concept of thermal transfer and illustrates how CarbonCast products provide outstanding thermal efficiency.

Though designing for building performance — not just energy efficiency — is a holistic endeavor, this document will address the evolution of ASHRAE 90.1 requirements for thermal insulation and air sealing in the building envelope.

The purpose of architectural acoustics is to create an environment where sounds are clearly heard by the intended listener and noise is isolated or absorbed. Precast concrete can provide good acoustics that can enhance productivity in offices, provide a more conducive learning environment in schools and deliver a better quality of life in residential units.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) takes on the difficult task of building and maintaining various military and government facilities and recreational American infrastructures around the world. This mission requires high-performance materials that can hold up to challenge.

The concept of sustainability in construction has been steadily redefined over the past decade. This brief explores how the idea of resiliency has risen to the fore and how ratings systems have advanced to keep pace. The sustainable aspects of precast insulated wall systems are itemized and explained.

Rain screen systems can be complex to design and complicated to install, while a properly designed and installed precast wall system provides a virtually impenetrable exterior moisture barrier. This five-page PDF explains rain barrier/rain screen philosophies and showcases CarbonCast’s ability to limit the chance for moisture infiltration. Several diagrams illustrate the two approaches.

Designing and building for the military can be challenging and demanding. In an effort to safeguard the public’s money, government-funded projects are typically accompanied by extensive regulations, rigorous processes and exhaustive bidding processes. This paper examines the suitability of CarbonCast products to meet stringent military demands.

Precast is a favored building material for educational facilities because of its long-term durability and construction speed. In addition, CarbonCast Enclosure Systems provide continuous insulation to meet ASHRAE codes and enable a reduction in energy costs. This brief also discusses aesthetic options and acoustic benefits of CarbonCast products.

This eight-page brochure provides a wealth of information about CarbonCast Double Tees, including a LEED point checklist and basic CarbonCast Double Tee sizing chart.

Reduced weight, increased benefits. CarbonCast Double Tees are patented lightweight floor and roof deck framing components used primarily for high-performance parking and outdoor decks. The components are constructed with a C-GRID® reinforced epoxy coated carbon fiber open strand mesh face and steel prestressing strand reinforcing. The specification details manufacture, transportation, handling, erection and other related items such as anchorage, bearing pads, storage and protection of the units.

Thermally efficient, lightweight, durable. CarbonCast Insulated Architectural Cladding is architecturally finished load bearing or non-load bearing insulated precast concrete wall panels, reinforced with prestressing strands, mild steel reinforcement, and welded wire steel mesh or epoxy-coated carbon fiber open strand mesh.Specifications include manufacture, transportation, handling, erection, and other related items such as anchorage, bearing pads, storage and protection of the units.

Setting a new standard for sandwich wall panels CarbonCast® High Performance Insulated Wall Panels are patented, structural precast concrete insulated wall panels with prestressing strands and/or mild steel reinforcement, C-GRID® carbon fiber shear grid and welded wire steel mesh or C-GRID epoxy-coated carbon fiber open strand mesh. The panels can act as either load bearing or non-load bearing building elements including shear walls. This specification details their manufacture, transportation, handling, erection and other related items such as anchorage, bearing pads, storage and protection of the units.

This bulletin explains the unique properties of CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels, including their C-GRID® carbon fiber grid connector systems, continuous insulation properties, composite performance, and more.