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Lite-Deck Insulated Concrete Forms

LiteDeck®

Lightweight. Versatile. Superior Sound Retention. These are characteristics Lite-Deck can offer. Lite-Deck is the solid concrete alternative for conventional floor and deck applications in residential homes, commercial buildings, and safety structures. The results? A quiet, secure concrete structure that is sustainable and energy-efficient.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Lite-Deck Technical Evaluation Report is available for download. This manual contains a complete technical review of the Lite-Deck system, including: structural and properties tests, autocad drawings, and engineering details.

This Evaluation is also available in a binder publication.
Please email general@liteform.com for a copy of this publication.

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General Specifications

6-inch Base Section – EPS Insulation with continuous interlocking edges and load-bearing beam cavity every 24-inches

Top Hat Sections – 16” X 48” X 2”, 4” or 6” depths. EPS Insulation with self-aligning edges

Steel Stiffeners – Continuous 18-gauge steel channel every 12-inches

Transverse Load (Shoring) – ASTM E72-05 Test – Shore in accordance with latest edition of ACI347R.

Concentrated (Temporary) Load – ASTM E661-03 Test – Load in accordance with ASTM Standards.

Maximum Ceiling Load (Channel Withdrawal) – RAD-3862 Test – Safe fastening load is 128 lbs. per lineal foot or 64 lbs. per square foot.

Fire Resistance Rating – ASTM E 119-00 Test – 1.5 hour rating with 250 lb. per square foot load.

Fire Performance Evaluation (w/1/2 inch Drywall) – UBC 26-3 Test – Passed acceptance criteria.

Fire Performance Evaluation (w/out 1/2 inch Drywall) – UBC 26-3 Test – Passed acceptance criteria.

STC (Sound Transmission Class) – STC 57 by Field Test – 14” concrete joist including 3” concrete cover.

IIC (Impact Isolation Class) –

IIC 44 by Field Test – 14” concrete joist including 3” concrete cover.

IIC 82 by Field Test – 14” concrete joist including 3” concrete cover and 1/2" Carpet w/Pad.

R-Value – C177 or C518 Test – Overall R-26.4 for 6” Base Section. R-4.40 per inch of Insulation.

DESCRIPTION	AUTOCAD	PDF
LITE-DECK TECH EVALUATION MANUAL:	1.7 MB
ALL LITE-DECK DETAIL DRAWINGS
6" x 2' Lite-Deck
6" x 4' Lite-Deck
8" x 2' Lite-Deck
10" x 2' Lite-Deck
12" x 2' Lite-Deck
2" Top Hat
4" Top Hat
6" Top Hat
Top Hat Combinations
Fire Rating Evaluation	2 MB
Sound Transmission Rating	1 MB

EPS Property			Units	ASTM Test

Thermal Conductivity "K Factor"			BTU/(hr) (sqft)(°F)	C177 of C518			@25 °F	0.227
							@40 °F	0.238
							@75 °F	0.263
Thermal Resistance "R Value"			One inch thickness	C177 or C518			@25 °F	4.40
							@40 °F	4.20
							@75 °F	3.80
Compressive Strength			psi	D1621			@10%	13

Flexural Strength			psi	C203			@5%	32

Tensile Strength			psi	D1623				17

Shear Strength			psi	D732				23

Water Vapor Permeance, max. Perm.			ng/Pam²	E 96				3.5

Absorption by Volume, max.			%	C272				<3.0

Capillarity								none

Coeff. Of Thermal Expansion			in/(in)(°F)	D696				0.000035

Max. Service Temperature			°F				Long-Term	167
							Intermittent	180
Flame Spread max. thickness 6"				UL@(BRYX)				<20

Smoke Development				UL@(BRYX)				<300

(1) All values shown are representative values for one inch (1") thick material based on data from Huntsman Chemical Corporation, Styrochem International, NOVA Chemical Corporation and BASF Corporation. Specifications Reference ASTM C578-00. (2) Federal Trade Commission Ruling: Use the 75 °F R-value when calculating R-Values for residential construction. (3) Value at yield or 10% which ever comes first. (4) Value at yield or 5% which ever comes first. (5) Do not expose EPS to open flames or other direct or indirect high temperature ignition sources. Failure to comply may result in personal injury or property damage.

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