Residential Foundation Floor

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The Polycore Foundation Floor System eliminates traditional poured concrete floors by using an insulated system of factory made sections that are easily delivered to and assembled on site. Using minimal tools, no large equipment, and no special skilled trades a typical sized residential foundation floor (1200 - 1500 square feet) can be set in place by three workers in as short a time as one single working day. With an energy efficiency of R16+, it significant energy savings over traditional concrete floors at a lower price point.

 

A Simple Concept

 

Once your footing is in place, a packed sand base level with your footings is all that is needed to install you Polycore Foundation floor system. This eliminates the need to poor a concrete slab, scheduling of concrete trucks and multiple skilled trades typically required to complete your foundation floor. The Polycore Foundation Floor system provides an insulated foundation floor (R16+) easily setup by two or three workers. Strength is ensured by industrial grade steel studs, EPS (expanded polystyrene) insulation provides optimum energy efficiency. Once the floor system is in, place 3/4" tongue and groove plywood is glued and screwed into the steel studs creating a solid foundation floor. Manufacturing efficiency and the simplicity of components keep costs lower than traditional concrete slabs.

 

The Design Basics

 

Polycore Canada uses industry accepted 2 1/2" galvanized structural steel studs, encased in 4" builder quality type I EPS (expanded polystyrene) rigid insulation provided in standard size sections. In combination, these components provide the strength and properties that easily replace a traditional concrete foundation floor for all residential applications. Each Polycore Floor System is mapped out and designed for easy installation. Modifications can be made to accommodate "In Floor Heating" if needed, although the R16+ insulated floor often replaces the need for "In Floor Heating."

 

The Advantages

 

Advantages in pricing, construction scheduling, installation, finishing labor cost, and short-term availability are just a few of the ways this floor system significantly saves costs through the entire foundation floor process. For the homeowner, the advantages continue with increased R-value energy savings, and benefits the product provides in maximizing many other modern efficiencies such as geothermal energy systems. Combined with the consumer benefits of over-all lower project costs, the foundation floor system is a must have for any residential building.

 

The Established Projects

 

Polycore Foundations Floor Systems are the fastest growing product line of Polycore Canada. Since the release of the product in 2007 more than 50% of the foundation series sold to small and large builders in Alberta were completed with a Polycore Floor System.

 

The Future

 

The Polycore Foundation Floor system offers a faster, better, and noticeably less expensive option that will grow to a major percentage of new home builds as consumers demand an affordable method to combat high energy prices and escalating build costs of new homes in all market areas. Designed and installed for a lifetime of efficiency and structure, Polycore Foundation Floor Systems are the new future of today's building industry.


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