dsignovation™ is a prefabricated Three Dimensional Lightweight Structural panel consisting of a super-insulated polystyrene core sandwiched between two engineered layers of 10 ga Steel welded wire fabric mesh. To complete the panel form process a 10 ga Steel wire truss is pierced completely through the polystyrene core and welded to each of the outer layer sheets of 10 ga Steel welded wire fabric mesh. Once these three elements are joined by the Shot-concrete which is field applied to each side of the panels, you end up with a Super insulated Monolithic, Lightweight, Cast In Place Concrete wall system that due to its Characteristics makes it one of the strongest and most energy efficient wall system you can find.

dsignovation™ Systems is a Constructive system that is being used all over the world, in construction projects of virtually every type low rise to highrise projects such as; Office Buildings, Upscale Homes, Affordable Housing Condominiums, Shopping Centers, Schools, Assisted living quarters, High Rise Hotels, Churches, Fire Stations, Sound barrier walls etc. Quite often the dsignovation™ panel is being used in all the elements of the building Structure including walls, floors, ceilings and roof structure. dsignovation™ panels replace brick, block wood, metal, masonry block pre-cast panel and ICF block walls. dsignovation™ is also extremely versatile and can be easily integrated with any other construction systems.

Dimensions of the dsignovation™ panels are manufactured from a starting dimensions of 4 fet by 8 feet.. The dsignovation™ panels can be prefabricated up to other lengths as required.Truss wire gauges available are 11, 12 and 14. EPS Core Outer Layer Wire Thickness [Mesh to Mesh] STANDARD MOP 2.0” MOP 3.0” MOP 4.0"

dsignovation™ system is competitive with Metal-stud, Pre-cast walls and is more competitive than Masonry blocks or Insulated Concrete Blocks wall system (ICF). The price comparison below depicts an Approximation your actual cost may vary slightly. dsignovation™ is extremely versatile and can be used with any of the above construction systems. For return on investment, dsignovation™ beats most other building Systems. The dsignovation™ panels account for a fraction of the structure's cost. The amount you spend on the dsignovation™ panels can be made up very quickly in energy savings alone. Over the life of the structure, the savings are quite staggering.

R-Value is a rating of the material resistance to thermal penetration. The higher the number, the better the protection value. Many circumstances change the R-Value rating. R-Values changes with different thickness and density of the polystyrene panel core, as Well as various thickness of shotcrete applied to the interior and exterior as well as fluctuation of ambient temperatures Chart shown below shows the minimum R-Value Ratings you can expect using

Please keep in mind that unlike “batt” Insulation once the dsignovation™ panels are joined they create a continuous Thermal Brake thus disallowing air filtration furthermore dsignovation™’s R-Value rating is significantly higher than the R-Value attributed to the Polystyrene core alone due to the Thermal Mass Effect of the concrete on each side of the panels.

The dsignovation™ System has been designed with maximum environmental comfort in mind. A wood structure simply cannot compare to the comfort level available and the outstanding energy savings created by using the dsignovation™ System. The simple facts are that, dsignovation™ will keep you cooler in summer / hot climate and warmer in winter / cooler climates. The super-Insulating polystyrene core meets all VA, FHA and HUD thermal requirements.

The Sound attenuation is excellent. The double shell configuration of the concrete plus polystyrene plus concrete sandwich minimizes sound transmissions. Typical Sound barrier expected is as follows:

dsignovation™ has the following fire-resistance ratings; Fire-rating is derived from the wire mesh gauge in combination with concrete thickness. The E P S insulation core demonstrated a flame - spread index of 25 or less and a smoke developed rating of 450 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM -E84. The modified polystyrene core does not contain ozone-damaging chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) in the manufacturing process or products. 2.5" EPS-Core with 1.50" Shotcrete each side has the following data. Fire Resistance (MOP 2”, MOP 3”, MOP 4”) = 150C - 90min the fire rating increases with greater quantities of cement applied to each side of the panel. Polystyrene core will not burn.

The rebar is embedded within the concrete slab. The panel is placed over the rebar, through the open space between the polystyrene core and the wire mesh. Once set the rebar is fastened directly to the wire mesh by hand with tie wire. It is critical the rebar be installed in a straight line so the rebar fits easily into the cavity between the polystyrene and the wire mesh It is important to make sure the rebar is completely exposed so it becomes monolithically enclosed with the shotcrete or cement application. Should the building department or engineer require additional tie downs, the polystyrene core can be removed from the base of the panel The panel is then set in place over the required tie-down and cemented in place. Another option for placing the rebar in the concrete slab is to drill the concrete slab and pour epoxy in the cavity placing the rebar within its confines. Typically, the spacing of the rebar is (24") on center.

A bond beam is used to create large openings, or to strengthen large areas of ceiling or to he support roof structures. All bond beams created should be pre approved by a certified engineering firm. Removing the polystyrene core and installing rebar creates the bond beam. The best method for removing the polystyrene core is a high-pressure water blaster; it takes only a matter of minutes. For further information please see instruction manual.

The installation of electrical or plumbing is achieved by removing the polystyrene core to create a cavity that electrical conduit or plumbing piping may be installed into. The polystyrene is Typically1.5 ” off the wire mesh so that you have a space to install these products. If this opening needs to Be greater, the polystyrene core can be removed with a small keyhole saw or butane torch. The polystyrene will not burn it will shrink or melt leaving a cavity. The electrical or plumbing is then installed into the cavity. For further information please see instruction manual.

The window and door openings may be cut out with the use of three primary tools, a reciprocating saw, a set of 18" bolt cutters or pneumatic cutter, and a small hand saw to remove the EPS core. It is recommended that a caulking sealant compatible with the polystyrene core be used to seal the jamb to the polystyrene core. For residential construction wood jambs of treated material are then fitted into for commercial use, pre-finished concrete openings are created. The windows and doors are then installed into the openings, as they would be into a typical masonry block wall. For further information please refer to instruction manual.

You can build curved or radius walls by cutting the eleven gauge wires on one side of the panel. This will allow the panel to bend to the desired shape or radius. It is very important not to cut through the heavier nine-gauge truss wire so that wall strength and integrity remain intact.

dsignovation™ excelled in rigorous test given by Mother Nature. For the last ten years, numerous homes have been constructed with the dsignovation™ System on the East Coast, Caribbean and Gulf areas of Mexico and the United States. The homes were built to withstand hurricane fore winds. In Laboratory testing, the dsignovation™ have been tested for up to wind loads 0f 226 miles per hour. In the southwestern are of the United States, a two-story research complex jointly funded by the National Science Foundation, Southern California Edison, Inc., and the University of California built with 3-d panel withstood California's worst earthquake in forty years. The area was struck twice with a (6.5) and (6.9) Richter Scale. According to Dr. Philippe Cohen who resides at the site in the Mojave Desert, the area at one point was subjected to a continuous shake lasting over a full minute. The structure went through the quakes with zero structural effects.

dsignovation™ has become the construction product of choice in Pakistan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, and Central America among others. dsignovation™ is an ideal building product for structures in dry adverse climates where fire is always a constant. dsignovation™ is a non- combustible product and has a minimum 1.5-hour fire rating and higher rating can easily be attained. Structures built with dsignovation™ are virtually fire resistant.

The brief synopsis, which follows, is from the test results report dated 1994 from Dade County Miami Florida pertaining to the wind load capacity of dsignovation™. Three typical dsignovation™ panels 4’ wide and 10' tall with 1" of field applied shotcrete on each face were installed vertically, side-by-side on a concrete slab, several inches in front of a rigid backup wall with space between the panels and the backup wall. The panels were tested per static-wind load test (PA202-94 manner of testing). Summary: The specimens were tested in accordance with the Dade County Building Code Compliance Office Protocols PA 201-94,PA 202-94 and PA 203-94. No failures occurred to the specimens or their fastenings or anchorage. The products describe in this report comply with SFBC Sections 2309 and 2315. The panels tested at 126 lbs. per Sq Ft. pressure, which represents over 225 mph-wind load

The load bearing weights that a typical dsignovation™ wall will support is amazing. A typical Dsignovation Panel with 2.5" polystyrene core using eleven-gauge wire, 8' in height has been tested at a structure load of over 78,000 Ibs.

The shotcrete is field applied either by hand or machine application on both sides of the panel. For architects with a special finish in mind -architectural molds or metal trim could be incorporated into the design to achieve the desired finish. Numerous types of plaster or stucco finishes can be applied on interior and/or exterior walls. Additional products you may apply are brick, mini-brick, stone, stone facing, tile almost any type of finish your imagination can conceive will work.

The polystyrene (E P S foam) core is water-resistant. The ASTM test proved maximum water absorption of (2.5%) for (2 lb density E P S). E.P.S. is an inert, organic material. E.P.S. provides no nutritive value to plants, animals, or microorganisms. E.P.S. will not rot and is highly resistant to mildew. Aging has no effect upon the performance of the polystyrene E.P.S. is able to withstand the abuse of temperature cycling 180 assuring long term performance.