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Why Should You Buy Lite-Form®?

The Lite-Form® concrete building system is a concrete form which combines high performance polystyrene insulation with a variety of plastic forming hardware and internal braces. These components are used to build all kinds of residential and commercial structures. When assembled, the form is filled with reinforced concrete to produce a solid, integrated structure with features that are superior to other building systems such as wood or steel frame, masonry block or brick.

Energy Efficiency

Lite-Form® buildings have a permanent insulating value of up to R-30. Unlike ordinary construction methods there are no "soft spots" in this protective barrier. The high-mass concrete core and insulating walls are continuous throughout the structure. For above-ground buildings, utility cost reductions of 30% and more are common when compared to ordinary building systems for homes, or commercial buildings.

Strength and Security

Lite-Form® buildings easily resist 100+mph winds and can be engineered to withstand nearly any violent weather condition. Below ground, the reinforced concrete walls resist buckling and cracking nearly 5 times better than hollow concrete block foundations.

Quietness

Lite-Form® buildings have superior STC (Sound Transmission Class) ratings: a nominal STC 55 for most structures. The same standards as those demanded in top-quality, commercial buildings, hotels and apartment buildings and approx. 25% better than ordinary frame construction.

Fire Resistance

The protection of reinforced concrete buildings is demonstrated every year. In fact, many regions of the world actually specify concrete as the only acceptable building method which can insure against catastrophic damage from fire.

Affordability

When one adds up the benefits of the Lite-Form® system, they often expect to pay more for their foundation or building. Currently, nationwide studies show that the materials costs for Lite-Form® structures are slightly higher than those built with ordinary building techniques. However, higher costs are often recovered immediately by the reduced size of heating and air condition equipment. Immediate savings mount up quickly because of lower utility costs, recovering the higher investment in 3-5 years. In many areas of the world, the unique features of a Lite-Form® structure also mean lower insurance rates and higher resale value, an extra bonus that costs nothing!

Versatility

Most floor plans can be used without making any changes in building dimensions, window/door sizes or finishing systems. Lite-Form® walls are somewhat thicker than ordinary framed walls and result in deeper window sills for special decorating opportunities. The Lite-Form® system produces a flat, monolithic concrete wall that does not compromise the building's structural strength. As a result, architects and engineers throughout the world can depend on structural guidelines (for reinforcing, thickness, etc.) which have been tested and proven for their area. Lite-Form® offers concrete forms to construct reinforced concrete walls from 4-inches to 24-inches thick. Lite-Form® is the industry's only Insulating Concrete Form system which can use high quality EXTRUDED Polystyrene insulation for the concrete form walls. As a result, the forms can be STRIPPED (removed) to reveal the smooth concrete wall. This exclusive feature may be needed under special circumstances. For most projects, 90% of the stripped insulation can be salvaged and used in later Lite-Form® projects.

Customized shapes

Lite-Form® installers are able to construct forms for virtually any wall shape. Special shapes can be assembled on the job site or pre-assembled and delivered to job site in convenient panels

Why Should You Buy Lite-Form®?
The Lite-Form® concrete building system is a concrete form which combines high performance polystyrene insulation with a variety of plastic forming hardware and internal braces. These components are used to build all kinds of residential and commercial structures. When assembled, the form is filled with reinforced concrete to produce a solid, integrated structure with features that are superior to other building systems such as wood or steel frame, masonry block or brick.
Energy Efficiency
Lite-Form® buildings have a permanent insulating value of up to R-30. Unlike ordinary construction methods there are no "soft spots" in this protective barrier. The high-mass concrete core and insulating walls are continuous throughout the structure. For above-ground buildings, utility cost reductions of 30% and more are common when compared to ordinary building systems for homes, or commercial buildings.
Strength and Security
Lite-Form® buildings easily resist 100+mph winds and can be engineered to withstand nearly any violent weather condition. Below ground, the reinforced concrete walls resist buckling and cracking nearly 5 times better than hollow concrete block foundations.
Quietness
Lite-Form® buildings have superior STC (Sound Transmission Class) ratings: a nominal STC 55 for most structures. The same standards as those demanded in top-quality, commercial buildings, hotels and apartment buildings and approx. 25% better than ordinary frame construction.
Fire Resistance
The protection of reinforced concrete buildings is demonstrated every year. In fact, many regions of the world actually specify concrete as the only acceptable building method which can insure against catastrophic damage from fire.
Affordability
When one adds up the benefits of the Lite-Form® system, they often expect to pay more for their foundation or building. Currently, nationwide studies show that the materials costs for Lite-Form® structures are slightly higher than those built with ordinary building techniques. However, higher costs are often recovered immediately by the reduced size of heating and air condition equipment. Immediate savings mount up quickly because of lower utility costs, recovering the higher investment in 3-5 years. In many areas of the world, the unique features of a Lite-Form® structure also mean lower insurance rates and higher resale value, an extra bonus that costs nothing!
Versatility
Most floor plans can be used without making any changes in building dimensions, window/door sizes or finishing systems. Lite-Form® walls are somewhat thicker than ordinary framed walls and result in deeper window sills for special decorating opportunities. The Lite-Form® system produces a flat, monolithic concrete wall that does not compromise the building's structural strength. As a result, architects and engineers throughout the world can depend on structural guidelines (for reinforcing, thickness, etc.) which have been tested and proven for their area. Lite-Form® offers concrete forms to construct reinforced concrete walls from 4-inches to 24-inches thick. Lite-Form® is the industry's only Insulating Concrete Form system which can use high quality EXTRUDED Polystyrene insulation for the concrete form walls. As a result, the forms can be STRIPPED (removed) to reveal the smooth concrete wall. This exclusive feature may be needed under special circumstances. For most projects, 90% of the stripped insulation can be salvaged and used in later Lite-Form® projects.
Customized shapes
Lite-Form® installers are able to construct forms for virtually any wall shape. Special shapes can be assembled on the job site or pre-assembled and delivered to job site in convenient panels